June 15, 2018

The Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjin Kai held its annual membership meeting and shinnen enkai on March 11 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s Manoa Grand Ballroom. The thunderous taiko sounds of Dragon Beat opened the program. Emcees Megumi Honami and Koshin Soga, both dressed in dog costumes in celebration of the “Year of the Dog,”....

8•0•8 By Dennis Fujitake

The 1970s Novels Brought Gannenmono History to Life Richard Borreca Special to The Hawai‘i Herald It was nearly 60 years ago that the late Hawai‘i writer, historian and scientist, O.A. “Ozzie” Bushnell was challenged by his wife, Elizabeth. As Bushnell’s son Andrew recalled in an interview, a bad play and the ensuing dare launched Bushnell’s literary....

PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE “Dosanko Cooking,” premieres on Wednesday, July 25, at 8:30 p.m; repeats on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. “Dosanko” is people who were born in Hokkaido. Ms. Hoshizawa, who holds a Guinness world record for being the longest lasting host of a cooking program, shows you how to make healthy....

“Secret Mother,” premieres on Sunday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m.; re-airs Monday at 1 p.m. Yoon-Jin Kim is a former psychiatrist. To do what is best for her husband and son, she quit her job. Yoon-Jin had a daughter, but her daughter died and she carries a sense of guilt. She wants the best for....

Bishop Ryokan Ara Tendai Mission of Hawaii Kangaete iru dake dewa, Mono goto wa Susumanai yo Things will not be accomplished if you only think about them.