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Generation Gap

GENERATION GAP by Jon J. Murakami
Consul General of Japan Koichi Ito welcomes guests to the first birthday reception of the Reiwa Era for Emperor Naruhito.

Community Focus – The Consul General of Japan Holds Emperor’s Birthday Reception

On the evening of Feb. 20, the first birthday reception of the Reiwa Era for Emperor Naruhito was held at the Nu‘uanu residence of Koichi Ito, consul general of Japan. Three hundred eighty guests enjoyed the festivities on the lawn. They were welcomed by live music performed by the Hawaii Gagaku Society and Royal Hawaiian....
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8•0•8

8•0•8 By Dennis Fujitake
Graphic drawing of an Ikebana arrangement in celebration of Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Honolulu Hawaii Chapter's 40th Anniversary

Celebrating the Spirit of Ikenobo Ikebana

WHO/WHAT: The Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Honolulu Hawaii Chapter will feature an exhibit of various ikebana arrangements from local and Japanese members. This year the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary. WHEN/WHERE: Friday, March 6, 8:30...
Brandon Hagio and Dylan Leming in 'Oriental Faddah and Son' playing March 13-22

“Oriental Faddah and Son” by Lee A. Tonouchi

WHO/WHAT: Windward Community College presents “Oriental Faddah and Son,” a semi-autobiographical chronicle of the relationship between a father and his son, delving into the nuances of an Okinawan family. This play was written by...
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Dear Frances – And the Good News Is …

Frances H. Kakugawa Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Omoiyari . . . Think of others first and good karma will return to you. — Frances H. Kakugawa Dear Readers, I have some good news to share with you. You may have noticed that questions and interactions from readers have been on the decline in recent months. That....
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JCCH Craft and Collectibles Sale

WHO/WHAT: The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will feature local vendors at its craft and collectibles sale. The sale will feature rare Japanese themed antiques, artwork, jewelry, kimono, handmade clothing, gourmet snacks and more....
Olive oil cake

Ryan’s Table – A “Fête” For All Occassions

Ryan Tatsumoto Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Like the famous 80s television sitcom “Cheers,” the staff and regulars at Vino Italian Tapas and Wine Bar always know our names. We enjoy the food and wine there so much that you could say it’s like our home away from home. But, since it moved across the breezeway at....
Historical Fiction by Michael G. Malaghan

Historical Fiction – “A Question of Loyalty”

Michael G. Malaghan Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Yoshio squatted outside the wooden guardhouse and scarfed down his lunch of rice and a stringy green Chinese vegetable in a bentö tin that the patrol truck had delivered. He was enjoying the rare day outdoors, not confined inside the border hut, as he stared across the....
Comic Shushin, March 6, 2020 Issue

Shushin

Bishop Ryokan Ara Tendai Mission of Hawaii   Jinsei wa magarinagara, orenagara daga Massugu ni hitasura ni. Life is like a path; it has curves and bends, but walk the straight path.

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