“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...
Grant Murata Joins Hawaii Hochi
Grant Murata has joined The Hawai‘i Herald and the Hawaii Hochi as advertising and promotions manager. He replaces Karlton Tomomitsu, who left to pursue other business interests.
Murata previously worked in advertising sales for JN...
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,...
Social Security’s Final Four
Since 1939, the month of March has meant one thing in the world of sports: March Madness. In this tournament, 68 college basketball teams compete throughout the month until only four remain. Coaches gather...
Make Time For Hobbies, Leisure Activities
Valerie Takahashi
Courtesy: Ho‘okele Healthy Living
Hobbies are often viewed as activities for people who lead quiet, relaxed lives. But people with full, busy schedules and stressful lives may need hobbies even more than the average...