MÖ‘ILI‘ILI TORÏ
The low-keyed dedication of the Mö‘ili‘ili Torï took place at 2 p.m. on January 22 in the small triangular parcel of land located between King and Beretania streets. The dignitaries included Jeremy Harris, mayor...
Tracing An Indelible Mark
Joe Udell
Vol. 29, No. 19, Oct. 3, 2008
Decades before sweeping art galleries, trendy bars and hip restaurants revitalized O‘ahu’s Chinatown, the area was a gritty mid-century Mecca for tattoo enthusiasts, connecting the mystic art...
Hawaii Japanese Center To Host Tanabata Festival
The Hawaii Japanese Center in Hilo will celebrate Tanabata (Star Festival) on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The traditional Japanese observation of Tanabata is inspired by the story of Orihime...
Light A Candle
The Christophers teach that it is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. They stress the importance of the individual in the righting of wrong. At times you feel you are alone...
Omega Plus One
About 17 years ago, the University of Hawaii issued a public statement to the effect that the number one problem on the Manoa campus was the apparent fear, reluctance or inability on the part...
Slaying The Hapa Stereotye
Shayna Ann Akiko Coleon
Vol. 24, No. 6, March 21, 2003
My friend, who looks like my sister but had always referred to herself as Japanese, giggled. “I’m kinda hapa,” she said. “I’m half-Okinawan, half-Japanese. And...
The Miyazaki Ghibli Film Festival
WHO/WHAT: Hawaii Theatre Cinema presents The Miyazaki Ghibli Film Festival. Films include “Princess Mononoke,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro.” The festival will also include a pop-up shop, arts and crafts...
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