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Mizuki and her friend pose for a photo with Yomitan’s official mascot, Yomiton.

February 1, 2019

Lead Story – Seijinshiki, “Coming of Age” in Japan

Colin Sewake - February 7, 2019

Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjin Kai members Gregg Mueller and Maiko Muta ham it up while cooking the Kenjin Kai’s popular Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki as HHKK past president Wayne Toma (far left) laughs with them. Muta, who is from Hiroshima, owns and operates the Carp Dori Restaurant in the McCully Shopping Center. Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjin Kai members sold 744 okonomiyaki at the Jan. 13 New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival at Mö‘ili‘ili Field and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.

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JCCH Ohana Festival Offered Experiences Galore

Members and supporters of the Wahiawa Nichiren Mission at the temple’s 70th anniversary celebration. The Rev. Myoryu Aniya’s great-granddaughter, Valerie Aniya Schmidt, and great-great grandson, Hunter Schmidt, performed shishi-mai lion dance. The Wahiawa Nichiren Mission does not have a resident minister anymore. These days, Hawaii Nichiren Mission ministers take turns leading services for the congregation. (Photo courtesy Valerie Schmidt)

February 1, 2019

Religion – Wahiawa Nichiren Mission Remembers its Founder

February 1, 2019

Ryan’s Table – High Tech Smokin’

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February 1st Columns & Cartoons

Medicare 411 – Keep Your Medicare Costs Down

February 1, 2019 Greg Dill - February 6, 2019

MEDICARE 411 By Greg Dill

“Tobe! Uta Sanshin” Benefit Event

Bulletin Board Hawaii Herald - February 6, 2019

WHO/WHAT: Afuso Ryu Ongaku Choichi Kai USA benefit to raise funds for its debut performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City and Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in April. The fundraiser will feature...

The 2019 cast of the “Shoko Shiranami Gonin Otoko” performance. Kneeling in front is the Kojyo, played by Chef Alan Wong. Standing from left are: Meakashi Kingoro (Kevin Ching), and dorobo Nango Rikimaru (Kristin Alm Kamakahi), Akaboshi Jyuzaburo (Daisuke “Duke” Ueda), Tadanobu Rihei (Ray Tsuchiyama), Benten Kozo Kikunosuke (Jennifer Okubo) and Nippon Daemon (Ala Kinuhata).

Community Focus – HJCC Stages 74th Gonin Otoko Play

Community Focus Hawaii Herald - February 6, 2019

Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce members and their guests rang in the “Year of the Boar (or Pig, if you prefer)” at the chamber’s 74th annual shinnenkai (New Year’s party) on Jan. 4 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. The event was attended by some 300 people, including HJCC members, their families and friends.....

Hatsudate shiki guests (from left) included Consul General of Japan Koichi Ito, Misako Ito, Reyna Kaneko, Sean O’Harrow and Dr. Robert Huey.

Spotlight – Chado Uransenke Tankokai Hawaii Welcomes 2019 with Hatsudate Shiki

Community Focus Hawaii Herald - February 7, 2019

Chadö Urasenke Tankökai Hawaii Association hosted a traditional Hatsudate Shiki, or first tea of the year, on Jan. 20 in the Seiköan Tearoom at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Special guests included Consul General of Japan in Honolulu Koichi Ito and his wife Misako; former Hawai‘i Gov. George Ariyoshi and his wife Jean; Dr.....