February 16, 2018

Frances H. Kakugawa’s Latest Book Features ‘Poetry for the Ageless' Kevin Y. Kawamoto Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Reading Frances Kakugawa’s poems in her latest book, “Dangerous Woman: Poetry for the Ageless,” is like cozying up with an old friend and talking story. This particular friend has lived a long life and traveled far, literally....

THURSDAY, MARCH 1 Midnight – Eight Brave Brothers, Part 3 1 a.m. – Story of Pure Love 3:10 a.m. – The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village 4:40 a.m. – Three Outlaws 6:10 a.m. – Swordsman in the Golden Valley 7:40 a.m. – First Love of Okon 9:10 a.m. – The Boss’ Wife 11 a.m. – Isshin Tasuke: A....

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 1:10 a.m. – Story of Pure Love 3:20 a.m. – Cantankerous Edo 4:50 a.m. – Bloody Passion 6:40 a.m. – The Shogun’s Guard 8:40 a.m. – Secret of the Gold Coin 10:10 a.m. – Shingo’s Challenge, Part 1 11:50 a.m. – Yoko the Cherry Blossom 1:50 p.m. – 365 Nights 3:30 p.m. – Eight Brave Brothers, Part 3 4:30 p.m.....

“PONPONJUMP!” premieres on Thursday, March 1, at 2:45 p.m. New Edutainment Series with Sanrio Characters! HELLO KITTY and friends mix education with fun as they inspire young viewers to dance, sing and learn. Viewer participation is encouraged! Can you solve mysteries, go on adventures and make your own musical instruments? Let the Sanrio friends show....

“Jun’ai Monogatari (Story of Pure Love),” 1957 drama, 2 hours and 13 minutes. Directed by Tadashi Imai. Starring Shinjiro Ebara, Hitomi Nakahara, Kaoru Kusuda, Eiji Okada and Kunie Tanaka. A tragic love story between an atomic bomb victim, Mitsuko, and her lover, Kantaro, who struggle to survive during the post war period. “Kakekomi Onna to....

“The Poor Heiress,” Sunday at 6 p.m. “The Poor Heiress” tells the story of two rival families in a Filipino-Chinese community: the Wongs and Sy clans. The families clash over differences in culture and traditions. But hidden beneath those differences may be relationships that tie the families together in ways they don’t realize. “Dr. Storks....

“Rebel,” Sunday at 6:30 p.m.; re-airs Monday at 1 p.m. Gil Dong Hong is the son of servant Ah Mo Gae Hong, which gives Gil Dong no legal standing in Joseon society. With no opportunities to do any legitimate work despite his brilliance, Gil Dong becomes the leader of a band of smugglers who steals....

During Black History Month, We Remember U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall's Gifts Alan Suemori Special to The Hawai‘i Herald From the very beginning everyone knew he was different. Tall, charismatic and articulate even at a young age, he disdained the glory of the Baltimore playing fields and instead entertained his family with wry anecdotes....

MY HAWAII BY Colin Sewake “Okinawa is such a beautiful place, not just the ocean and scenery and culture, but the people. I’ve been treated well and taken care of by many people here in what has become ‘My Hawai‘i.’” — Colin Sewake HAWAI‘I-OKINAWA SOFTBALL TOURNEY PREPS Location: Yomitan; February 2018 For about a year....