Rhythm Summit in Concert
WHO/WHAT: RHYTHM SUMMIT, a unique collaboration made possible by the Honolulu Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts in 2008, brings together the artistry and musicality of world-class artists — Kenny...
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Community Focus – United Japanese Society Welcomes “Year of the Dog”
The United Japanese Society of Hawaii honored the 2017 Imperial Decoration recipients (from left) Colbert Matsumoto, Dr. Satoru Izutsu, James Kelly and Wayne Ishihara. Members and supporters of the...
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Spotlight – JCAH “Nikkei Kigyo Banquet” Honors Kuwaye Trucking Inc. and S....
The Hilo-based Japanese Community Association of Hawaii presented its 2018 Nikkei Kigyo Award to Kuwaye Trucking, Inc. (established in 1912) and S. Tokunaga Store (established in 1920) at its Fifth...
View ArticleAARP Caregiver Workshops
WHO/WHAT: AARP is holding free workshops for caregivers. The Kaua‘i and Big Island/West Hawai‘i were held in February. The following information is for workshops on Maui, O‘ahu and the Big Island/East...
View ArticleThe Pacific War as Seen by Nisei Soldiers of the MIS
WHO/WHAT: The UH Manoa Library and the UHM Center for Okinawan Studies will present a public talk focusing on the Pacific War from the perspective of the Nisei soldiers who served there with the...
View ArticleHanayagi Dancing Academy Hawaii Foundation Recital
WHO/WHAT: The Hanayagi Dancing Academy Hawaii Foundation will present its annual maizome, or recital, showcasing the accomplishments of the students over the past year. The program will feature 24...
View ArticleHerald Salutes
Gov. David Ige has appointed Ken Kitamura to serve as deputy director of the Department of Budget and Finance. Kitamura was formerly business management officer for the Department of Human Services. In...
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Community Focus – Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyo Kai Hawaii Shibu Installs New Officers
Newly installed Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyo Kai Hawaii Shibu leaders Derek Fujio and Sara Nakatsu perform “Guin Bushi” for the audience. Fujio is a student of Jane Kaneshiro-Sensei, and Nakatsu is Bonnnie...
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Community Focus – Dr. Satoru Izutsu Awarded Imperial Decoration
Consul General Koichi Ito, assisted by Consulate staff member Susan Yamashita, places the Imperial Decoration around Dr. Izutsu’s neck. Dr. Satoru Izutsu, recently retired vice dean and director of...
View ArticlePacific Buddhist Academy Taiko Festival
WHO/WHAT: Pacific Buddhist Academy’s Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko — the school’s student taiko group — and PBA’s faculty will present their annual taiko festival. ”Koi-Koi! — Let’s Go!” is the theme of this...
View ArticleTaste of Hongwanji Bazaar
WHO/WHAT: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin will hold its annual bazaar featuring ‘ono food and drinks, entertainment, a variety of handcrafted items and many other “hidden treasures.” The bazaar will...
View ArticleKunia Orchid Show and Plant Sale
WHO/WHAT: Five local orchid clubs will showcase their best booms at the 64th annual Kunia Orchid Show and Plant Sale. Besides the blooming orchids, there will be educational displays on invasive...
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The Hawaii United Okinawa Association recognized 45 “Uchinanchu of the Year” at its annual ”Uchinanchu of the Year”/installation banquet at the Hawaii Okinawa Center on Jan. 20. The 2017 “Uchinanchu of...
View ArticleHawaii Island AJA Veterans Association Offering 2018-19 Scholarships
The Hawaii Island AJA Veterans Association is offering up to two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university for the...
View ArticleEast Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai Offers 2018-19 Scholarships
The Big Island’s East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai is offering two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors of any East Hawai‘i public or private high school who plan to enroll full-time at an...
View ArticleShiroma Saimin Stand Honors Memory of Hardworking Founders
Visitors to the March 3 “Noodles and Bread” event at Hawaii’s Plantation Village on the grounds of the Waipahu Cultural Garden Park could choose from a variety of ethnic foods representing the diverse...
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Community Focus – Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai Celebrates the “Year of the Dog”
Honoring the Keiro members (seated, from left): Wallace Inouye, age 80; Consul General of Japan Koichi Ito (seated, second from left), Kusuo Tada, age 102; Mabel Sekiya, age 88; and Nobue Akashi, age...
View ArticleRecipes Sought for Hawaii’s Plantation Village’s 25th Anniversary Cookbook
In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, the Hawaii Plantation Village is compiling a cookbook and is asking the public for submissions of “home-style cooking.” Along with the recipe, include your name,...
View ArticleHawaii Shingon Buddhists to Convene in Hilo on April 21
Congregations from Hawai‘i’s 12 Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temples will convene on the Big Island of Hawai‘i on Saturday, April 21, for their first statewide layperson convention in five years. Temple...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Aloha Luncheon Planned for Retiring Admiral Harry B. Harris...
An aloha luncheon honoring retiring Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, and his wife, Bruni Bradley, will be held Saturday, April 21, at the Hale Koa Hotel. Adm. Harris is...
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