“The Methodology of Creation of Nihon Buyo Choreography”
WHO/WHAT: A presentation on the fundamentals of dance choreography by Kikunobu Dance Company, in partnership with the State Foundation on the Culture and the Arts Folk & Traditional Arts Program....
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Community Focus – Deigo Club Celebrates “Year of the Rooster”
Deigo Club’s 2017 officers and advisors (from left): Masako Nakama, assistant treasurer; Sunny Tominaga, treasurer; Elaine Sato, English secretary; Naoko Wada, Japanese secretary; Yasuko Arakawa,...
View Article“Island Breeze” in Concert
WHO/WHAT: “Island Breeze,” an all-star trio blending Hawaiian and Japanese instruments in a creatively inspiring and exciting style, will perform in concert for one night only. The trio consists of...
View ArticleMulti-Faith Peace Walk for 72 years of Atomic Bombing Restraint
WHO/WHAT: The Three-Petals Peace Partnership of the Quaker Friends, Newman Center (Catholic) and Buddhist Study Center will join Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for the eighth annual candlelight...
View ArticleHiroshima Peace Service Ceremony
WHO/WHAT: The Hiroshima Commemoration and Peace Committee will hold its annual Hiroshima Peace Service Ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945....
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Urasenke Celebrates 45th Seminar in Hawaii
Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii president Dr. Genshitsu Sen hosted a dinner reception for friends and members of the Chado Urasenke Tanko Kai Hawaii Association and participants in the University of...
View ArticleHerald Salutes
Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce president Wayne Toshimi Ishihara was conferred an imperial decoration from the Government of Japan. With Ishihara’s wife Joy and their two adult children, Trevor...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – JCCH Honors Six at “Sharing the Spirit of Aloha” Gala
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i recognized six individuals, organizations and volunteers at its annual “Sharing the Spirit of Aloha” gala on June 17 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral...
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Spotlight – Nakasone Dance Academy Plans Oct. 21 Concert at Blaisdell
Lynne Yoshiko Nakasone-Sensei, director and grand master of Hooge Ryu Hana Nuuzi no Kai, seated with her husband Clarence Tomokazu Nakasone. They are pictured with Hooge Ryu’s four shihan (standing...
View ArticleAn Evening of Edo Sato Kagura
WHO/WHAT: Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, the East-West Center Arts Program and Taiko Arts Center present a free performance of Edo Sato Kagura (Festival and Shinto shrine music and dance),...
View Article“Kafu (Genealogy) in Okinawa”
WHO/WHAT: An overview of Okinawan genealogy by Professor Masayuki Dana, director of the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum. Professor Dana will explain the characteristics of Okinawan...
View ArticleJCCH Summer Cultural Workshop: Eisa in Hawaii
WHO/WHAT: Are you planning to attend the Okinawan Festival this Labor Day weekend? If so, you will likely be mesmerized by the energy of the eisa performances. Grant “Sandaa” Murata, who holds a shihan...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Herald Salutes
Eric Oto has been appointed chef de cuisine of Hoku’s at The Kahala Hotel & Resort. Oto is now responsible for overseeing the culinary direction of the award-winning restaurant under the guidance...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Yokohama Showing for “Hawaii Nikkei Legacy Exhibit”, Next...
A photo exhibit chronicling the history of Japanese immigrants and their descendants in Hawai‘i recently opened at the Japanese Overseas Migration Museum in Yokohama, Japan. The exhibit, titled, “The...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Japanese Women’s Society Foundation Installs 2017-18 Officers
Members of the Japanese Women’s Society Foundation and their guests gathered at Waialae Country Club on July 23 for the organization’s annual general membership meeting and installation luncheon....
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Spotlight – Hiroshima Governor Joins East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjinkai’s 50th...
The East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjinkai celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner attended by special guests from Hiroshima. Standing, from left: Hiroshima Prefecture Assembly Chair Shin Uda, 2017...
View ArticleBon Dance Season Comes to a Close
Labor Day weekend marks not only the end of summer, but also the close of Hawai‘i’s obon and bon dance season for the year. But, there are still three more festivals that you can participate in before...
View ArticleKristi Yamaguchi’s “Golden Moment 2017” at Neal S. Blaisdell Center
Kristi Yamaguchi’s “Golden Moment” benefit concert-on-ice for early childhood literacy returns to Hawai‘i. “Golden Moment” is a project of Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation to raise funds to support...
View ArticleKuakini Auxiliary Bazaar
WHO/WHAT: The Kuakini Auxiliary presents its annual bazaar. Items for sale include clothes, books, DVDs, jewelry, handmade crafts and household items. Potted plants and fresh produce will also be...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – United Japanese Society Installs Sheree Tamura as 2017-2018...
The 2017-2018 officers and directors of the United Japanese Society of Hawaii were installed on June 24 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Two celebratory dances were performed at the start of...
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