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November 15, 2019

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Estate Planning Insights – The Basics of Medicare

Ethan R. Okura Hawai‘i Herald Columnist In last month’s column, I discussed the financial impacts of delaying your application for Social Security, applying early and applying right on schedule at your full retirement age. I also noted that even if you decide to delay applying to receive Social Security retirement income benefits, most people should....
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NGN3 December Movie Schedule (Part I)

SUNDAY, DEC. 1 Midnight – A Wad of Notes 1:40 a.m. – Gentle Breeze 3:20 a.m. – Three Outlaws 4:50 a.m. – Express Train 6:20 a.m. – Prison Boss 7:50 a.m. – The Third Contest 9:20 a.m. – Eight Brave Brothers Parts 1 & 2 11:20 a.m. – Little Tengu 12:40 p.m. – The Boss' Wife....
Clement Hanami, Vice President of exhibits and art director for the Japanese American National Museum in a reconstructed barracks building from the Heart Mountain Relocation Camp in Wyoming. The structure was reconstructed in the museum building.

Living History – Los Angeles’ Historic Little Tokyo

An American Story is Being Told Daily in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo District Gregg K. Kakesako Special to The Hawai‘i Herald As the summer sky slowly turned a shade of pale orange, the near-capacity crowd of 58,000 in Dodger Stadium saluted a 94-year-old American veteran of Japanese and Hispanic ancestries who served in the 442nd....
Holiday plant and craft sale at the Lyon Arboretum

Lyon Arboretum Holiday Plant and Craft Sale

WHO/WHAT: Local nurseries will sell a variety of plants including native, edible, carnivorous plants, succulents and orchids. Crafters will be selling holiday wreaths, jewelry, local honey, all-natural cosmetics, hand-made apparel, wearable art and more....
Photos of Kadomatsus for this year's Kadomatsu Workshop by the Honolulu Museum of Arts

Kadomatsu Workshop

WHO/WHAT: The display of Japanese New Year’s kadomatsu is a popular tradition in Hawai‘i. At this workshop, participants will learn about the history, design and symbolic elements that are a part of the classic...
Deigo Club president Tadashi Kinjo (far right) with three original Deigo Club members (from left): Masaru Nakama, Robert Nakamoto and Yasu Uyema.

Community Focus – Diego Club Celebrates 70th Anniversary

The Deigo Club marked the 70th anniversary of its founding with a special gathering at the Hawaii Okinawa Center on Oct. 27, putting on a show that featured performers from Hawai‘i’s various Okinawan music and dance studios. The celebratory “Karii!” and “Kampai!” toasts were offered by Hawaii United Okinawa Association president Jocelyn “Jo” Ige and....
Drawing featuring Dennis Fujitake as a comic

8•0•8

8•0•8 By Dennis Fujitake
After the service, everyone was invited to enjoy the homemade refreshments that were provided in the Okinawa Memorial Hall adjacent to the temple. It was also an opportunity to enjoy the fellowship and to learn about the Okinawan Restaurant Project.

In Our Community – Jikoen Celebrates Longstanding Ties

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Generation Gap

GENERATION GAP by Jon J. Murakami
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