Wahiawa History – The Pineapple Families of Wahiawa
Wahiawä’s Pineapple Camp Nisei Tell Their Stories
Gail Honda
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Gail Honda is a writer in Honolulu. She can be reached at 808-942-4783 or gail.honda@hawaii.rr.com
In the pre-World War II years, Wahiawä’s pineapple camps...
Sidebar – Kansha-Sai (Thanksgiving)
When Puritans from England aboard the ship Mayflower docked at Plymouth in Massachusetts, it was a very cold winter day. Yet, they overcame many hardships and cut trees; tilled the soil; sowed seeds of...
Vietnam Veterans – Forgotten … and Now Remembered
Forgotten ... and Now Remembered
Karleen Chinen
Originally published March 6, 1987
A woman lovingly arranges a bunch of fresh-cut flowers and leans them against the stark black and white wall. She brings her right hand up...
My Furusato – Spirits of My Ancestors Live On
Dr. Lorraine S. Mito, Ed.D
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Dr. Lorraine Yamane Mito grew up in the coffee fields of Kona and taught in the Hawai‘i Department of Education for 36 years. She is a...
Gannemono 150th – The Gannemono
The “People of the First Year” Were Hawai‘i’s First Japanese Immigrants
Kei Suzuki
Re-edited from “Hawai‘i’s AJA Pioneers”
Editor’s note: The year 2018 marks 150 years since the Gannenmono, or “First-Year People,” arrived in Hawai‘i in June...
History – Footprint of Hawaii’s Italian POW’s
The Little-Known Story of the Landmarks Left by World War II Italian Prisoners of War
Gregg K. Kakesako
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
During World War II, some 3,000 Okinawan soldiers, conscripts and civilians were imprisoned in...
Gannenmono Descendants – Danny Kamekona Traces Roots To Gannenmono
Arnold T. Hiura
Reprinted from Nov. 1, 1985, Hawai‘i Herald
Editor’s note: Had he not died unexpectedly in 1996 at the still-young age of 60, you can be sure that actor Danny Kamekona would have joined...
Spotlight – Hiroshima Governor Joins East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjinkai’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
The East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjinkai celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 8 and 9 with members and special guests from Hiroshima Prefecture in attendance, including Gov. Hidehiko Yuzaki, Assembly Chairman Shin Uda, and delegation...
Nisei Soldiers – Gov. Ige to 442nd Veterans: “Okagesma De …”
Legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team Celebrates 74 Years Since Its Formation in the Heat of War
Gov. David Ige
Published with Permission
Editor’s note: Close to 450 people turned out to honor and celebrate the famed 442nd...
To Learn More About the Gannenmono
June 5–Feb. 24, 2019: “Gannenmono: A Legacy of Eight Generations in Hawai‘i” exhibit. This exhibit features historic documents and illustrations, cultural objects and first-hand accounts of the Gannenmono. The exhibit also includes the genealogy...
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