Profile – LIFE THROUGH THE LENS
Summer Nakaishi
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
For decades, Dennis Fujimoto has been capturing life on Kaua’i. The Garden Island newspaper photojournalist with the signature tan cargo vest, hat and warm smile has become an integral...
Profile – MARK OYAMA
Chelf, culinary instructor and two-time cancer survivor
Dan Nakasone
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Mark Oyama, born and raised on Kaua‘i, is known as a fun-loving guy and a serious chef. He is also known for his...
In Our Community
JUNE 11: KAMEHAMEHA DAY
Photos by Wayne Shinbara
JUNE 26: MANTÖ-E TRADITION
Decorating For Obon With 10,000 Lanterns
Editor’s note: Last month, the Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii held a lantern-decorating workshop in the temple’s Otani Center multi-purpose...
In Our Community
SOGETSU IKEBANA: TRANSFORMATION 2021
Photos by Jodie Chiemi Ching
Note: A special exhibit by Sogetsu Ikebana Hawaii was on display from May 25-31 at Nordsrom, Ala Moana. Sogetsu Ikebana is a sculptural and artistic approach to...
In Our Community: KAIMUKÏ: OKUMURA BUILDING
Note: Two other businesses located in the Okumura Building that are not pictured here are: Mottainai Hawaii (@mottainai_hawaii on Instagram), owned by Ann Harris Kedl who makes woven clothing, accessories and gifts; and Southpaw...
Cover Story – NISSHODO CELEBRATES ITS 1OOTH ANNIVERSARY
Colin Sewake
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Tucked away on the corner of Dillingham Boulevard and Kokea Street, Nisshodo Candy Store is a hidden treasure. Despite our familiarity with the area, Editor Jodie Ching and I...
In Our Community: NUI MONO AND TEMARI HAWAI‘I
Photos by Jodie Chiemi Ching
To learn more about Nui Mono and Temari, visit their websites
facebook.com/NUIMONO.HAWAII/ and temarihawaii.org.
In Our Community
Photos by Wayne Shimbara
DEC. 6: TOYS FOR TOTS
DEC. 28: MOCHITSUKI AT NICHIREN MISSION OF HAWAII