The Hawaii Herald | Hawaii's Japanese American Journal

Takeo and Shigeko Nakasone picking coffee cherries together

Big Island

Lead Story – From Field to Cup with Gambare Grit

Hawaii Herald - February 10, 2020

After a 10-year absence, Naalehu Hongwanji Mission on Hawai‘i Island opened its doors to the public last Aug. 31 and observed obon with a bon dance. Members of Hongwanji’s Hilo, Pahala, Kona and Kohala temples, along with Kona Jr. YBA members, helped the Naalehu Hongwanji members set up the grounds and also participated in the festival to welcome home the spirits of deceased loved ones . . . even in the pouring rain!

Big Island

Big Island Community Focus – Bon Dance Returns to Naalehu Hongwanji Mission

Big Island

A Sense of Place – “Hilo Rains”

Shawarma plate from Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine. (Photo courtesy Ryan Tatsumoto)

Big Island

Ryan’s Table – It’s Greek to Me

Login & Account Info

Account Details
(must be logged in)

February 7th Columns & Cartoons

Ryan’s Table – It’s Greek to Me

Big Island Ryan Tatsumoto - February 7, 2020

Ryan Tatsumoto Hawai‘i Herald Columnist I’m not sure why, but I’ve always loved the flavors of the Mediterranean — cuisine that comes from countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Extremely diverse, it includes dishes from European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain; North African countries such as Algeria, Libya and Moroco; and Middle Eastern countries....

Medicare 411 – Still Time to Change Your Medicare Health Plan

Big Island Cate Kortzeborn - February 7, 2020

MEDICARE 411 By Cate Kortzeborn

Flyer for Nippon Sport Science University for Karate, Judo, Shorini, Wadaiko, Kendo, Akido, and Sumo

Nittaidai Martial Arts Exhibition from Japan

Big Island Hawaii Herald - February 7, 2020

WHO/WHAT: The Japan Sports Science University, also known as Nittaidai, presents a martial arts exhibition and workshop. The exhibition will feature karate, judo, shorinji, kendo, kendo, aikido, sumo, wadaiko and Japanese traditional dance. The event...

Big Island Community Focus – Bon Dance Returns to Naalehu Hongwanji Mission

Big Island Hawaii Herald - February 9, 2020

To see all photos from this year's event, please subscribe to the Hawaii Herald!

Flyer for Honolulu Chamber Music Series featuring 'Riley Lee & The Enigma Quartet'

Riley Lee and the Enigma Quartet

Big Island Hawaii Herald - February 7, 2020

WHO/WHAT: As part of the University of Hawai‘i Honolulu Chamber Music series, Riley Lee — world-renowned shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) master — and the Sydney-based Enigma Quartet present the premier of “Five Elements.” It is...