December 15, 2017

“The 68th Annual Red and White Song Contest,” Monday, Jan. 1, from 5-10 p.m. Kohaku Uta Gassen, more commonly known simply as Kohaku, is an annual music show produced by Japanese broadcaster NHK. The “Red and White Song Contest” is a program that divides the most popular music artists of the year into competing teams....

Honolulu Museum of Art Exhibit Looks East from the Far West Wayne Muromoto Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Many years and maybe at least 20 pounds lighter in girth ago, I had lunch with a prominent AJA businessman, now deceased. During lunch, the subject of modern art came up. He was a 442nd Regimental Combat....

Bishop Ryokan Ara Tendai Mission of Hawaii Warui hito niwa Damasarenaide Yoi to omou hito ni Damasareru A bad person might not cheat you, but you might be cheated by a person who you think is good.

MONDAY, JAN. 1 Midnight – Drenched Swallow Gonpachi 1:40 a.m. – Yakuza vs. Gang Leader 3:20 a.m. – Sasaki Kojiro, Part 1 4:50 a.m. – A Yakuza Goes Home 6:30 a.m. – Seventeen Ninja 8:10 a.m. – The Samurai Markets 9:40 a.m. – Hibari’s Tale of Pathos 11:10 a.m. – Drenched Swallow Gonpachi 12:50 p.m. – Mansion....

“Cultural Day,” a project inspired and spearheaded by a Maui teen to honor Nisei veterans like her grandfather and all veterans, will be held at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Stanley Izumigawa Pavilion on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a performance by Maui Taiko, participate in games and crafts,....

THURSDAY, JAN. 18 12:10 a.m. – The Valiant Red Peony: You Are Dead 1:50 a.m. – Cold Rice, Osan, Chan 4:50 a.m. – Yakuza vs. Gang Leader 6:30 a.m. – Sasaki Kojiro, Part 1 8 a.m. – Hibari’s Tale of Pathos 9:30 a.m. – Free and Easy 9 11:30 a.m. – Cold Rice, Osan, Chan 2:30....

ESTATE PLANNING INSIGHTS By Ethan R. Okura and Carroll Dortch From the American tradition of a big Thanksgiving feast to the various religious celebrations at this time of year, gifts and sharing with others are what make this holiday season so special. Unfortunately, many people are not aware that there can be unintended negative consequences....

“Mogitate TV,” airs Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 9:35 a.m. “Mogitate TV,” is one of the longest-running local TV talk shows from Nankai Hoso, RNB. The show introduces a wide range of local fnds and experiences including hole-in-the-wall eateries, unique events and traditions. Experience the everyday life of people....

WHO/WHAT: Daijingu Temple of Hawaii will hold its traditional Shinto New Year’s blessings for both humans and their pets. After the blessing, attendees can purchase good luck omamori (amulet) to help them through the...