In Our Community – JODO MISSION KOINOBORI CELEBRATION
Photos by Wayne Shinbara
On Sunday, May 1, members of Jodo Mission of Hawaii joined together to participate in a new event called “Koinobori Celebration.” Members and friends of the temple gathered to display hundreds...
In Our Community – EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
Photos by Wayne Shinbar
On Sunday, April 17, SALT at Our Kaka‘ako held an Easter EGG-Stravaganza at The Barn. Photos with the Easter Bunny was the highlight of the event along with keiki crafts and...
Music Culture – NOEL OKIMOTO’S RHYTHMIC ROOTS
Nick Kurosawa
Zentoku Foundation (zentokufoundation.org)
Republished with permission
The genre of jazz is usually associated with places like New Orleans or New York where musicians are steeped in the roots of the genre, but the authenticity of jazz...
In Our Community – HAWAII HOCHI, LTD. SHINTŌ BLESSING
Photos by Wayne Shinbara
On Tuesday, April 5, Bishop Daiya Amano and Rev. Jun Miyasaka of the Izumo Taisha Mission of Hawaii conducted a Shintōblessing of the new Hawaii Hochi facility at 2736 Waiwai Loop....
Hanamatsuri – WHAT THE BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY MEANS TODAY
Rev. Reyn Yorio Tsuru
Commentary, Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Almost 2,600 years ago in the gardens of Lumbini, a historical figure was born whose influence on humankind cannot be understated. Conceptually speaking, the ideas...
Japanese Culture – HOW TO FEEL LIKE YOU’RE IN JAPAN IN HAWAI‘I
Stacy Lee
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
It’s definitely a no-brainer. Like many Japanophiles, foodies, whiskey aficionados, manga fans, onsen lovers, cosplay enthusiasts or people who just can’t get enough of Japan, I am so there!...
Featured Story – DIGITIZING DELICIOUSNESS
Hasegawa Honors Community “Aunties” by Reviving Old Hawai‘i Cookbooks
Ida Yoshinaga
Republished with permission
Zentoku Foundation
(zentokufoundation.org)
Itadakimasu! (We heartily receive this meal!) The nishime demonstration is done, as Hasegawa is poised to start “grinding.” Jennifer Hasegawa seems an...
In Our Community – Mochitsuki Events Throughout O‘ahu
Days leading up to New Year’s Eve, a familiar Japanese tradition took place in many local backyards: the art of mochitsuki, the pounding of mochi rice to make mochi. Family’s and friends gathered in...
Featured Story – A JAPANESE TOY STORY
Stacy Lee
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Overall, our sources of entertainment have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Food being a great source of comfort coupled with binge-watching movies and TV shows on Netflix, Disney+,...
Japanese History – A LOOK BEHIND THE MASKS OF JAPAN
Stacy Lee
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
N95s, KN95s, KF94s, 3-ply-surgical, cotton masks; bandanas and face shields. Been there, done that. Still doing it.
We have been inundated with masks during the past year and a half. For Americans,...