Cherry Blossom Festival – 71st CBF CROWNS QUEEN AND COURT
Kristen Nemoto Jay
On Friday, March 31, the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Cherry Blossom Festival crowned the 71st Cherry Blossom Festival Queen and Court at the annual Festival Ball and coronation...
Rainbow Connections – COURAGE AND COMPASSION
Trisha Nakamura
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
During this celebration of Hanamatsuri, I take this opportunity to stop and reflect on how Buddhism has created inclusive spaces for our LGBTQ+ communities in Hawai‘i and beyond. Specifically former Bishop...
Ryan’s Table – REPURPOSED BREAD
Ryan Tatsumoto
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
As you probably know by now, I retired from the day job a little over a year ago. And because the other half is still gainfully employed, I still haven’t touched...
Mind-Body Wellness – SAFETY IS KING
Dr. Chad Sato
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
We are entering into a new world having been under the constant fear of the COVID-19 experience. There is the full spectrum where some individuals who are still in a...
Your Social Security – FINANCIAL SECURITY MONTH
Jane Burigsay
Courtesy: Social Security Administration
April is Financial Literacy Month. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. Our online tools can help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they...
Historical Fiction – “A Question of Loyalty”
Mike Malaghan
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Editor’s note: “A Question of Loyalty” is the second historical novel in Mike Malaghan’s trilogy on the Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. Prior to “A Question of Loyalty,” the...
Today’s Thought
by Rev. Paul S. Osumi
Reprinted with permission
JUST FOR TODAY
Just for today, I will try to live through this day only and not tackle my whole life’s problems at once. Just today I will be...