Former JACL Head Publishes Book On Historical Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Seventy years after the end of World War II, civil rights advocate Floyd Mori is on a mission to remind the American public of the injustices committed against Americans of Japanese...
“The Legend of Ko‘olau”
WHO/WHAT: Gary Kubota, a local journalist, playwright and artistic director, will stage his touring one-man play, “The Legend of Ko‘olau,” as part of Maui’s “The Celebration of the Arts.”
Kubota’s play is based on a...
Adapting Homes To Seniors’ Changing Needs
Valerie Takahashi
Courtesy: Ho‘okele Healthy Living
More Americans are choosing to “age in place,” meaning they are opting to stay in their own home rather than move into alternative retirement settings. But that decision often means...
University Of Hawai‘i Honors WWII’s Varsity Victory Volunteers
Four veterans of the World War II volunteer labor battalion known as the Varsity Victory Volunteers were honored by the University of Hawai‘i in a simple ceremony on Feb. 26. The event, which was...
Lorraine Tokuyama: “92 And Still Kicking!”
The Master Sashiko Teacher and TEMARI Treasure is Also a Lifelong Learner
Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Annual Nijikai
WHO/WHAT: The Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce presents its Fourth Annual Nijikai. This fundraising event supports the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.
Featured at the event are food samplings from popular local eateries, hosted...