Editor’s Note – 2020 TAUGHT US RESILIENCE, GRATITUDE AND ALOHA
Jodie Chiemi Ching
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let’s face it, 2020 was all hammajang! But that’s okay, because as a community we are feeling stronger, wiser and more grateful. Like many of you, I lost a...
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UJSH’S VIRTUAL OUTSTANDING MEMBER AWARDS
On Friday, Nov. 20, the United Japanese Society of Hawaii presented its 2020 Outstanding Member Awards Virtual Presentation live on YouTube (recorded version: facebook.com/229401947070186/videos/687416141909890/).
The program opened with a congratulatory...
Honoring the Legacy – JANE KOMEIJI
Okage Sama De: Appreciating Our Heritage
Melvin Inamasu and Violet Harada
Courtesy: Japanese Cultural
Center of Hawai‘i
Editor’s note: This bimonthly series, “Honoring the Legacy,” is a partnership between The Hawai‘i Herald and the Japanese Cultural Center of...
In His Own Words: RICHARD SHIGEICHI ASATO – A LIFE WELL LIVED, PART ONE
Richard Shigeichi Asato (1915-2010)
Reprinted with Permission, 2006
Editor’s note: Before Richard Asato passed away on March 20, 2010, he left a treasure behind for our community. In 2006, Asato wrote a book that became a...
Profile – GLENN FURUYA: THE CULTURAL BLEND OF LEADERSHIP
On Hawai‘i’s Unique Strength to Breed Great Leaders
Alan Suemori
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Born and raised in Hilo, Hawai‘i, Glenn Furuya dreamed of becoming a teacher and transforming lives in the classroom. “I saw how...
Cover Story – USPS “GO FOR BROKE” POSTAL STAMP 2021 RELEASE
The Story and Image of Shiroku “Whitey” Yamamoto Represent the Courage and Humility of World War II Nisei Veterans
Gregg Kakesako
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
A quiet, humble and unassuming Honolulu Nisei veteran is featured on...
Hawaii’s History – OFURO: THE CLEANSING RITUAL OF BATHING
Japan’s Public Communal Baths Existed in Hawai‘i, Too
Kevin Y. Kawamoto
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Growing up in Hawai‘i, I often heard my father referring to his childhood when he had helped his mother clean their...
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JCCH HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP SALE
As part of its year-end holiday sale, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i is offering 40% off everything in its Gift Shop to JCCH members from Tuesday, Dec. 15, through...
HOLIDAY COOKING – OMG! THE “MOCHI MAGIC” COOKBOOK IS SUPER KAWAII!
Jodie Chiemi Ching
Commentary
“Mochi Magic” (Storey Publishing, 2020) is written by Kaori Becker, a cook who specializes in Japanese cuisine. Filled with beautiful photographs of 50 varieties of traditional and modern mochi recipes, this cookbook...
Cover Story – WAHIAWÄ STRONG
Mom-and-Pop Shops Persevere Through the Pandemic
Dan Nakasone
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Wahiawä Town is like an island within an island in central O‘ahu. It is bordered by the north and south forks of Kaukonahua Stream,...