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Second Daniel K. Inoyue Lecture Weighs Civil Liberties And National Security
Karleen C. Chinen On April 19, two former members of the United States Congress who met more than 70 years ago on opposites sides of a relocation camp barbed wire fence in Wyoming shared the stage at...
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Dr. Dennis Masaaki Ogawa, Ph.D., was recently conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon by Consul General of Japan Yasushi Misawa, for his “contributions to the development of...
View ArticleKuakini Memorial Service Honors Early Issei
One hundred forty-one former residents of Kuakini Home were remembered at a memorial service organized and attended by Kuakini Auxiliary members and Kuakini Health System leadership. The service for...
View ArticleProject Dana, Jolene Kim Gerell Receive Ho‘omenemene Award
The Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii presented its 2016 Ho‘omenemene Award to Project Dana and the late Jolene Kim Gerell at its awards banquet on May 1 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i....
View ArticleHawai‘i And Hiroshima Prefecture Sign Education Cooperation Agreement
Hawai‘i state Department of Education superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi and Hiroshima Prefecture superintendent Kuniaki Shimozaki signed a Statement of Intent on Education Cooperation on May 27 at...
View ArticleHawaii Japanese Center To Host Tanabata Festival
The Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo will celebrate Tanabata (Star Festival) on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The traditional Japanese observation of Tanabata is inspired by the story of...
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Spotlight – A Magnificent Man And His Flying Machine
The descendants of Shigeru and Soyo Serikaku, joined by about 200 of their relatives and friends, gathered at Masa’s Cafeteria in Mäpunapuna on April 24 to remember and celebrate the issei adventurer...
View ArticleJCCH Honors Five At 2016 Gala
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i honored five individuals and groups at its “Sharing the Spirit of Aloha” annual gala in the Coral Ballroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village on June 25. Kenny Endo...
View ArticleJapanese Women’s Society Foundation Installs Officers
Members and guests of the Japanese Women’s Society Foundation gathered at Waialae Country Club on July 9 for the group’s annual general membership meeting and installation. Twelve new members were...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Dave Erdman Elected Board Chair of HJCC
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce held its 12th Annual Inauguration and Generational Awards Luncheon in the Coral Ballroom of the Hilton Hawaiian Village on July 12. The event was emceed by...
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Carole Hayashino, president and executive director of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, was honored by the national Japanese American Citizens League as one of its four Japanese American of the...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Annual Hiroshima Commemoration and Peace Service Held
The light rain that fell over the 27th annual Hiroshima Commemoration and Peace Service was like a blessing from the heavens. The service, which commemorated the 71st anniversary of the atomic bombing...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Wahiawa Remembers Benefactors of Community Pool
The Wahiawa Lions Club honored 21 World War II veterans from Wahiawä who died in combat and recognized their families at the Second Annual Wahiawa War Memorial ceremony on July 10. The ceremony, which...
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Community Focus – Herald Salutes
Central Pacific Bank recently announced personnel changes. Dayna Matsumoto has been promoted to senior vice president and controller. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting,...
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Community Focus – Hui Makaala Holds Fundraising Fashion Show
Hui Makaala held its 47th scholarship fundraising fashion show luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom on July 24. The show featured fashions by three design groups — Dolkii, by sisters...
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Community Focus – Dean Asahina Installed as United Japanese Society President
The United Japanese Society of Hawaii installed its 2016-2017 officers on June 25 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Kenny Endo and Taiko Center of the Pacific presented the “call to...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – World War II AJA Soldiers to be Remembered in Oahu, Maui...
World War II AJA soldiers, their families and supporters will come together on Sunday, Sept. 25, in separate services on O‘ahu and Maui to remember fallen comrades of the Second World War. The O‘ahu...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Ryukyu Sokyoku Hozon Kai Hawai‘i Shibu Debut Recital Set...
Ryukyu Sokyoku Hozon Kai Hawaii Shibu, led by Sarina Udd-Sensei, will present its debut recital on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Kaimukï High School Auditorium. The recital, themed “Habatake Sekai Ni,” which...
View ArticleCommunity Focus – Blue Planet Foundation Recognizes Gov. Ige
The Blue Planet Foundation presented its 2016 Honua Award to Gov. David Ige for his “exceptional leadership on clean energy.” The presentation was made at Blue Planet’s first fundraising gala, called...
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