Book Review: “FACING THE MOUNTAIN”
Gregg Kakesako
Special to The Hawai’i Herald
The body of literature of Asian Americans who faced suspicion and prejudice, but were able to strive and endure, continues to grow. Collectively, Japanese in America were stunned by...
Book Review: MIS SOLDIERS: Epic saga of courage, heroism, patriotism
Gregg Kakesako
Special to The Hawai’i Herald
On Easter Sunday morning April 1, 1945, Hawai‘i-born Nisei intelligence analyst Takejiro Higa stared across the cobalt sea from the deck of a U.S. troop carrier to the island...
Honoring the Legacy – JANE KURAHARA AND BETSY YOUNG
Melvin Inamasu and Violet Harada
Courtesy: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i
Volunteers with Passion
Editor’s note: This bimonthly series, “Honoring the Legacy,” is a partnership between The Hawai‘i Herald and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. It...
Ryan’s Table – THE ROAD TO GOEN
Ryan Tatsumoto
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s Roots, Journey and Newest Restaurant
It’s about time I refer to Chef Roy Yamaguchi as a local boy. Because this Japan-born chef launched his culinary career on the U.S....
Historical Fiction – “A Question of Loyalty”
Mike Malaghan
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Editor’s note: “A Question of Loyalty” is the second historical novel in Mike Malaghan’s trilogy on the Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. Prior to “A Question of Loyalty,” the...
Mind-Body Wellness – MOTHER’S DAY REMINDS US TO NURTURE
Dr. Chad Sato
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
The month of May indicates the transition from spring to summer, where flowers begin to bloom – a time to open up and embrace the warmer weather.
This year, Mother’s Day...
Your Social Security – Social Security Honors OUR Military HEROES
Jane Burigsay
Courtesy: Social Security Administration
On Memorial Day, our nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. As former Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Those who have long enjoyed...
Today’s Thought
by Rev. Paul S. Osumi
Reprinted with permission
ARE YOU MISERABLE?
There are 11 ways to be miserable:
• Use “I” as often as possible.
• Be sensitive to slight.
• Be jealous and envious.
• Think only about yourself.
• Talk...
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