Community Focus – Japanese Women’s Society Foundation Celebrates New Year
The Japanese Women’s Society Foundation welcomed 2017 — “the Year of the Rooster” — with its annual shinnenkai (New Year’s party) at Natsunoya Tea House on Jan. 29. A bake sale, “Lucky Me” bidding and...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Beiju Honorees To Be Recognized At East Hawaii Hiroshima...
The East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai will celebrate the new year at its annual luncheon meeting to be held Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Sangha Hall. People with ancestral...
View ArticleAARP Hawaii Caregiver Conference
WHO/WHAT: AARP sponsors this conference to provide caregivers with knowledge and to relieve some of the stress that comes with providing the vital service of caring for others. This year’s conference...
View ArticleRikka, Uchinaa-Nkai! – Creating An Uchinaaguchi Textbook And Diversity in...
WHO/WHAT: “Rikka, Uchinaa-nkai!” is the first Uchinaaguchi (Okinawan language) textbook written in English. Lead author Masashi Sakihara will talk about his experience writing it and the difficulties...
View ArticleRakugo By Yanagiya Sankyo
WHO/WHAT: The UH Center for Japanese Studies, the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu and a cultural affairs agency for the Government of Japan present a performance by veteran rakugo performer...
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Spotlight – Ehime Maru 17th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony Observed
‘Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro paid a musical tribute to the families of those who died aboard the Ehime Maru. Behind him is Earl Okawa, who co-chaired the commemoration events. Sixteen years ago,...
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Herald Salutes
Hui O Laulima recently awarded $9,400 in cultural grants to 14 individuals and organizations. The nonprofit women’s organization is an active member of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association. Hui O...
View ArticleNakasone Dance Academy Welcomes the New Year
Teachers and students of Hooge Ryu Nuuzi no Kai Nakasone Dance Academy held their annual New Year’s party and a mini maizome dance performance at the ‘Aiea Elementary School cafeteria on Jan. 15. The...
View ArticlePacific Buddhist Academy’s 11th Annual Taiko Festival
WHO/WHAT: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 11th annual Taiko Festival, showcasing students, faculty and guest talent. This year’s theme is “Taiji: The Yin Yang of Taiko.” “The movement of taiko generates...
View ArticleHanayagi Dancing Academy Presents “Osarai Kai” (Recital)
WHO/WHAT: The Hanayagi Dancing Academy Hawaii Foundation will present its “Osarai Kai,” (recital) at which its new principal, Shihan Hanayagi Mitsujyuro, and vice principal, Hanayagi Mitsuakemi, will...
View Article“Yuimaaru”– Jikoen Hongwanji Benefit Concert
WHO/WHAT: Jikoen Hongwanji Mission kicks off its capital campaign, “Ukaji Deebiru,” (“Because of You”) with a fundraising concert, “Yuimaaru,” featuring members of the Okinawan folk music group, Urizun...
View ArticleTaste of Hongwanji Bazaar
WHO/WHAT: Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family at the Honpa Hongwanji Hawai‘i Betsuin’s “Taste of Hongwanji Bazaar.” The bazaar will feature food and drinks, entertainment, games, a collection...
View ArticleHui O Laulima Accepting 2018 Cultural Grant Applications
Applications are being accepted for Hui O Laulima’s 2018 Cultural Grant program. All prospective grant projects/activities should take place during the 2018 January-December calendar year....
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Barbara Kawakami To Speak On “Picture Bride Stories” at Hawai‘i Japanese...
Author and plantation era historian Barbara F. Kawakami will present a talk on her new book, “Picture Bride Stories,” on Saturday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at the Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo. The book,...
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United Japanese Society Welcomes “Year of the Rooster”
United Japanese Society of Hawaii president Dean Asahina (standing, far left) and Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell with Imperial Decoration recipients (seated, from left) Dr. Dennis Ogawa, Joichi Saito and...
View ArticleCelebrate Buddha’s Birthday on April 2
The public is invited to celebrate Buddha’s birthday at the Hawai‘i Buddhist Council’s annual Hanamatsuri (Buddha Day) service. University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa emeritus professor of religion Dr. George...
View ArticleJapanese Women’s Society Foundation Presents “Kagirinaki Yume – Boundless...
WHO/WHAT: The Japanese Women’s Society Foundation presents a fashion show, “Kagirinaki Yume — Boundless Dreams,” featuring local designers Amos Kotomori (men’s shirts), Kensei Takeda (jewelry) and Kini...
View Article“Power and Folly: Japanese (Kyogen) Satire For The 21st Century”
WHO/WHAT: The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents its Mainstage Season finale, “Power and Folly: Japanese Satire for the 21st Century,” performed in the...
View Article“Okinawa: The Afterburn” Film Screening
WHO/WHAT: A free showing of documentary filmmaker John Junkerman’s 2015 film, “Okinawa: The Afterburn.” The film provides a comprehensive view of the World War II Battle of Okinawa, its aftermath and...
View ArticleWahiawa Pineapple Festival 2017
WHO/WHAT: The Wahiawa Pineapple Festival, sponsored by the Wahiawa Historical Society, features cultural and educational booths, food booths, the 2017 festival T-shirt, a country store, vendors,...
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