Gannenmono – A Chance to “Reflect Upon the Relationships Between Japan and Hawaii”
Japan’s Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko Reflect on Their Hawai‘i Gannenmono Visit
Editor’s note: The following essay, written by Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, was emailed to The Hawai‘i Herald and other...
Honoka’a – Alive in “HONOKAA TOWN”
“Images of America” Series Highlights the Old Plantation Town’s Living History and Heritage
Kevin Y. Kawamoto
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
You can learn a lot about the history of a place through books and oral histories,...
History – Maui Temple Bell Rekindles Memories of 1923 Tragedy
Hämäkuapoko Temple Bell Rededicated at Makawao Hongwanji
Melissa Tanji
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
After more than 30 years of silence, a temple bell cast in Japan in the 1920s sounded once again last month in Upcountry...
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...
Gannenmono Literature – O.A. Bushnell Novels Captured Gannenmono Story
The 1970s Novels Brought Gannenmono History to Life
Richard Borreca
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
It was nearly 60 years ago that the late Hawai‘i writer, historian and scientist, O.A. “Ozzie” Bushnell was challenged by his wife, Elizabeth.
As...
In Their Own Words – “But I Believed in America”, The Voice of Haru...
Gail Honda
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
The following interview write-up is the third of seven that will be published in The Hawai‘i Herald this year. It is part of a series titled, “In Their Own...
Preserving Maui’s Yesteryears
For Colin Yamamoto, They are All Historical Treasures
Melissa Tanji
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
A seat belt from Aloha Airlines Flight 243, a car speaker from the old Kahului Drive-In, plantation kaukau tins, handmade potato peelers...
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...
Maui Gannenmono – A Maui Descendant Celebrates Her Gannenmono Roots
Maui Became Home for Several Gannenmono
Melissa Tanji
Special to the Hawai‘i Herald
Editor’s note: The following story is a re-edited version of Maui News reporter Melissa Tanji’s story on Maui’s Gannenmono commemoration, which was published in...
History – Raced to Death: The Case of Myles Fukunaga
A Look Back on the Case That Rocked the AJA Community 90 Years Ago
Jonathan Y. Okamura
Commentary
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
This year — Sept. 18, to be exact — marks 90 years since Myles Yutaka...
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