“Name The Cherry Blossom Festival Queen” Contest Winners
On March 31, Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Alexis Okihara drew the winners of the 33rd “Name the Cherry Blossom Festival Queen” contest, sponsored by The Hawai‘i Herald and Hawaii Hochi.
Elaine Higaki of Mänoa was...
14th Sumie Exhibit
WHO/WHAT: The Sumie Society of Hawaii, led by Sachie Saigusa, will present their Sumie (India ink) and Japanese art paintings at this exhibit.
WHEN/WHERE: Monday, April 18, through Friday, April 29. Hours are April 18...
NGN — Digital Channel 677 (For updated information, call 538-1966)
NGN 3 MOVIE CHANNEL (Digital Ch. 679)
Premiere titles air on Friday. “Movie of the Month” premieres on the first Saturday. Movies are shown at various times. Check your digital on-screen guide for movie schedules,...
Book Discussions And Signings At Japanese Cultural Center Of Hawai‘i
Two free events will be taking place at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. If you plan to attend or require more information, contact Audrey Kaneko at 945-7633, ext. 28 or email programs@jcch.com.
“A Harvest...
Panels Explore Buddhist Diversity In Hawai‘i
Of the 112,000 people in Hawai‘i who identify themselves as Buddhists, approximately 20,000 are members of Japanese temples. The remaining 92,000 people belong to other Buddhist organizations, or simply think of themselves as being...
Hawai‘i Island Leaders
Karleen C. Chinen
Commentary
It’s been a while since I’ve traveled, mainly because of my arthritic knees. But when I did travel a lot, the Big Island of Hawai‘i was one of my favorite places to...
Fukuoka Welcomes “Year Of The Monkey”
Members of the Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai came together at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, for their annual general membership meeting and shinnen enkai. Special guests included former...
NGN3 May Movie Schedule
SUNDAY, MAY 1
Midnight – Yakuza Hooligans
1:30 a.m. – Brothers of Capone 2
3 a.m. – Yakuza on Foot
4:40 a.m. – Fighting Disposition
6:10 a.m. – Woman Under the
Umbrella
7:40 a.m. – A Woman’s Road
9 a.m. – Tetsu...
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