July 19, 2019

“Hamon Futari no Yakubyogami (Hamon: Yakuza Boogie),” 2017 drama, 2 hours. Directed by Shotaro Kobayashi. Starring Kuranosuke Sasaki and You Yokoyama. Yakuza Kuwahara and construction consultant Ninomiya go on a search for a movie producer, who...

Lessons From a Life Wayne Muromoto Commentary, Special to The Hawai‘i Herald For many local readers of The Hawai‘i Herald of a certain generation, Guy Kawasaki is best known as the son of the late local politician, Duke Kawasaki, and only secondarily as a local boy who made it good in the world of high....

“Final Cut,” premiers Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 7:35 p.m. During his high school days, Keisuke's mother was accused of the murder of a young girl. Twelve years after this incident, Keisuke sets out on a revenge mission to find the murderer who is to blame for eventually forcing her mother to commit suicide. Keisuke targets....

The United Japanese Society of Hawaii held its 61st annual installation and recognition program at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i on June 22. The packed program included recognition of outstanding kenjinkai members and other awards presentations, installation of the 2019-2020 officers and a full program of lively entertainment. Over the years, the UJSH has....

THURSDAY, AUG. 1 Midnight – Sword in the Moonlight Part 2 1:50 a.m. – Yakuza Princess of Edo 3:20 a.m. – The Killing Game 5 a.m. – The Prickly Mouthed Geisha 3 6:20 a.m. – Ooka Seidan: Devil Image 7:50 a.m. – Code Between Brothers 2 9:20 a.m. – Kabamaru the Ninja Boy 11 a.m. – Samurai Vagabonds 12:20....

by Rev. Paul S. Osumi Reprinted with permission REAL EDUCATION Some people have the erroneous idea that education is cramming the mind of the child with facts and information. That is not so. The word “education” comes...

WHO/WHAT: Hawaii Bonsai Association members will share information on the art of bonsai. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn how to raise and care for their bonsai plants by talking with experts and...

A Year for “Safe Risk-Taking” Jodie Chiemi Ching It’s already the middle of 2019! Here at The Hawai‘i Herald, time is flying by so quickly. So much has happened in the local Japanese American community: Hawai‘i was treated to an unforgettable kabuki performance from Japan; the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and the Hawaii United....

Bishop Ryokan Ara Tendai Mission of Hawaii Nayami no tane wa, takara no tane desu. The seed of anguish is the seed of treasure.