Hawaii Fujioka Kenjin Kai Welcomes New Year
The Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai held its annual general meeting and shinnenkai at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i’s Manoa Grand Ballroom on Feb. 8.
Highlights included the installation of president Fusayo “Fussy” Nagao and...
Sarah Kiyomi Kamida
Gwen Battad Ishikawa
Every year, the Herald interviews the outgoing Cherry Blossom Festival queen as she prepares to pass on her crown to her successor. What are some of the changes that have taken place...
Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Contestants
Rosalei Teruko Chinen
Parents: Sarah Chinen and the late Guy Chinen
High School: Kalani High School, 2008
College: Chapman University, bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in management, and a minor in leadership and organizational...
“Cool Japan” Consortium To Buy U.S. Subtitling Giant
TÖKYÖ — Public-private investor Cool Japan Fund has announced that it will partner with the film company Imagica Robot Holdings Inc. and trader Sumitomo Corp. in acquiring the American-owned SDI Media Group Inc. for...
Studio Ghibli Animation Structures Recreated For Exhibition
TÖKYÖ — Only a few more days remain to view the Edo-Tökyö Open Air Architectural Museum’s special exhibition of unique buildings and structures that appeared in Studio Ghibli animation films. Since opening last July,...
U.S. Actress Boosts Ratings of NHK Morning Drama
TÖKYÖ — A little-known American actress is proving to be a hit with viewers of NHK’s latest morning television drama series and is helping to maintain its high ratings.
The drama, “Massan,” is inspired by...