40th Anniversary Special

WHO/WHAT: Lee Cataluna’s, “Aloha Attire,” a new play about 1980s Hawaiʻi fashion and style, will be virtually presented through its FREE world premiere, thanks to sponsor Island Insurance Foundation. Wear your fave shorty muʻu,...

CHEF-ENTREPRENEUR CHRIS KAJIOKA CREATES PHILANTHROPIC FUND TO SUPPORT HAWAI‘I NONPROFITS Setting a generous example in the economically stressful age of COVID-19, restaurant entrepreneur Chris Kajioka has launched his own philanthropic fund to help Hawai‘i nonprofit organizations....

Carolyn Morinishi Special to The Hawai‘i Herald “Dance from your soul.” My sensei, Sumako Azuma II, often used these words to inspire her students. She taught us that if you can express what is in your heart,...

Dad’s Three Cats by Gwen Muranaka

“Evening of Aloha” Presents Photo Tribute of Over 30 Living Veterans From Hawai‘i. Janis Tanji Wong GFBNEC Vice President of Development and Strategic Initiatives On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, from 4 to 5 p.m. PST (or 2...

8•0•8 by Dennis Fujitake

Dr. Chad Sato Hawai‘i Herald Columnist According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of gratitude is “the state of being grateful; thankfulness.” Expanding on this definition is being thankful for all situations, good or bad. You might...

Lyrics and music by Nick Kurosawa and Ohtoro Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Published with permission Editor’s note: “Yonsei” (Zenbu Records, 2018) is the title of a soul-hop album coproduced by Nikkei musicians Nick Kurosawa and Ohtoro....

Ryan Tatsumoto Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Over 20 years ago, Hawaiian Electric sponsored a “healthy recipe” contest that featured a mixed plate of prizes including a three-day trip to the Big Island with accommodations at the King...

WHO/WHAT: “Mirai: Our New Future,” the online Annual Gala (Re-Imagined) of the Japan-America Society of Hawaiʻi, will honor both Sony Corporation (represented by Senior VP Hiroshi Kawano) and Executive VP of the Weinberg Foundation...