Hiroshima Peace Service Ceremony
WHO/WHAT: The Hiroshima Commemoration and Peace Committee will hold its annual Hiroshima Peace Service Ceremony commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945.
The commemoration will includes a blessing...
Culture4Kids!
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Your Social Security – Growing Your Benefits Beyond Retirement Age
YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY By Jane Yamamoto-Burigsay
Community Focus – JCCH Honors Six at “Sharing the Spirit of Aloha” Gala
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i recognized six individuals, organizations and volunteers at its annual “Sharing the Spirit of Aloha” gala on June 17 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. The honorees were recognized for their dedication to culture and the arts, commitment to the promotion of Japanese culture, contributions to the community, leadership....
Spotlight – Nakasone Dance Academy Plans Oct. 21 Concert at Blaisdell
Hooge Ryu Hana Nuuzi no Kai Nakasone Dance Academy will celebrate its 61st anniversary with a grand dance program this fall. The Okinawan dance school was started by Lynne Yoshiko Nakasone shortly after she immigrated to Hawai‘i as the young bride of Clarence Tomokazu Nakasone. Over the decades Nakasone-Sensei has passed on the art to....
Dear Frances – View from Another Window
DEAR FRANCES By Frances H. Kakugawa Dear Frances, Do you know what bothers me at times? When I see my wife Fran just sleeping, unable to speak anymore. I wonder if she’s comfortable or if she’s in pain. I wish I knew what she was thinking. I can’t tell. I know she is still here....
“Island Breeze” in Concert
WHO/WHAT: “Island Breeze,” an all-star trio blending
Hawaiian and Japanese instruments in a creatively inspiring and exciting style, will perform in concert for one night only.
The trio consists of Jeff Peterson (Hawaiian slack key guitar),...
Multi-Faith Peace Walk for 72 years of Atomic Bombing Restraint
WHO/WHAT: The Three-Petals Peace Partnership of the Quaker Friends, Newman Center (Catholic) and Buddhist Study Center will join Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii for the eighth annual candlelight peace walk to the Honolulu Civic...
Community Focus – Urasenke Celebrates 45th Seminar in Hawaii
Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii president Dr. Genshitsu Sen hosted a dinner reception for friends and members of the Chado Urasenke Tanko Kai Hawaii Association and participants in the University of Hawai‘i’s 45th tea seminar on July 20 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
Ryan’s Table – A Toast to Negroni Week
RYAN'S TABLE BY Ryan Tatsumoto For the past five years, Imbibe magazine and Campari have teamed up during the first week of June to celebrate Negroni Week, a time when restaurants and bars worldwide raise money for various charities by toasting the aperitif that was created in the early 1900s. The first Negroni Week, in....