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Lead Story – Friendship Through Football

Hawaii Herald - September 13, 2019

Roy Tsumoto and his wife Joan were showing shoppers Roy’s selection of handcrafted wood products. According to his website, Tsumoto grew up around woodcrafting because his parents owned Monkeypod Center in Kapälama back in the day. Tsumoto started making jewelry boxes and desk accessories in 1983 while working as a teacher. Now that he is retired, he has more time to devote to his woodworking.

Community

In Our Community – August 16 to 18 “Made in Hawaii Festival”

Students from Hiroshima Minami High School delivered a message of peace to the audience in English. (Photos by Jodie Ching)

History

Commemorations – Hiroshima, Nagasaki Atomic Bombings Remembered

Evan Nagao at the 2018 World Championship in China. (Photos courtesy of Evan Nagao)

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Evan Nagao on the Yo-Yo Comeback Trail

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September 6th Columns & Cartoons

Dr. Genshitsu Sen hosted a dinner reception for friends and members of the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Hawaii Association. Front row, from left: Dr. Ruth Ono, Dr. Dennis Ogawa, Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino, Dr. Genshitsu Sen, Consul General Koichi Ito, Japan’s former ambassador to the U.S. and advisor to Urasenke Foundation Shichiro Amae and Hirohisa Koyama. Middle row, from left: former first lady Lynne Waihe‘e, Hidemi Amae and Joycelyn Victorino. Back row, from left: former Tanko Kai Hawaii President Akemi Kurokawa, Takehiko Kato, UH President David Lassner, East-West Center President Richard Vuylsteke, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Bishop Eric Matsumoto, Dr. Robert Huey, Souko Sakurai and Mark Burak.

Community Focus – Urasenke Celebrates 47th Tea Seminar

Community Hawaii Herald - September 13, 2019

Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii president Dr. Genshitsu Sen hosted a dinner reception for friends and members of the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Hawaii Association on July 21. Participants of the University of Hawai‘i’s 47th tea seminar were also invited to the event which was held at the Sheraton Waikiki.

Photo of Carolyn Kubota Morinishi and Marian Kurosaki Kubota

Culture4Kids!

Culture4Kids! Carolyn Kubota Morinishi - September 13, 2019

CULTURE 4KIDS! By Carolyn Kubota Morinishi and Marian Kurasaki Kubota To learn how you can create this issue’s craft or featured activity, please click below to subscribe to our online subscription or complete and submit a form here to subscribe to our print edition.

Historical Fiction by Michael G. Malaghan

Historical Fiction – “A Question of Loyalty”

Historical Fiction Michael G. Malaghan - September 13, 2019

Michael G. Malaghan Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Introduction 1941-1944 — Hawai‘i; Japan; Camp Shelby, Miss.; and Italy. On Page One of “A Question of Loyalty,” we share the shock of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor with Haru and her family. We watch in despair as the FBI arrests Kenji just hours after his son,....

The Japanese Women’s Society Foundation installed their 2019-2020 board and committee directors on Sunday, July 28 at the Oahu Country Club.

Community Focus – JWSF Installs 2019-2020 Board

Community Hawaii Herald - September 13, 2019

The Japanese Women’s Society Foundation installed 18 officers and committee directors for 2019-2020 at its general membership meeting and luncheon on Sunday, July 28, at the Oahu Country Club. JWSF members and guests enjoyed the Nuuanu Ballroom’s panoramic view of the ocean and mountains under a clear blue sky. The newly installed officers included Melanie....

Hands on Raku

Bulletin Board Hawaii Herald - September 13, 2019

WHO/WHAT: Held in conjunction with The Visible Hand: Hawai‘i Craftsmen Statewide Exhibition, this workshop will provide a hands-on opportunity to work with Hawai‘i Craftsmen members while learning about the Raku process. Participants will glaze...