In Our Community – RAINBOW DRIVE-IN TRICK-OR-TREAT
Kids Enjoy Treats From the HJJCC Cherry Blossom Court Members
Photos by Wayne Shinbara
Spotlight: GFBNEC VIRTUAL GALA TO FEATURE LOCAL NISEI VETERANS
“Evening of Aloha” Presents Photo Tribute of Over 30 Living Veterans From Hawai‘i.
Janis Tanji Wong
GFBNEC Vice President of Development and Strategic Initiatives
On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, from 4 to 5 p.m. PST (or 2...
Small Business – ISHIHARAYA: 100 YEARS OF PLANTATION-STYLE SENBEI
An Achievement for a Small Family Business in Waipahu
Kristen Nemoto Jay
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
On a humid October day in Waipahu, Ira Ishihara — owner of the Ishiharaya store — moves swiftly in between sections...
120th Anniversary – KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES 120 YEARS
Honoring the Caring Spirit of Our “Many High Ancestors”
Renelaine Pfister
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
This year, the Kuakini Medical Center celebrates its 120th anniversary. With its name meaning “multitudinous; many high ancestors” in Hawaiian, the origin...
Culture, Identity, and Music – “YONSEI”
Lyrics and music by Nick Kurosawa and Ohtoro
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Published with permission
Editor’s note: “Yonsei” (Zenbu Records, 2018) is the title of a soul-hop album coproduced by Nikkei musicians Nick Kurosawa and Ohtoro....
Profile – JON J. MURAKAMI
The Artist Behind “Generation Gap”
Gwen Battad Ishikawa
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
While the name, Jon J. Murakami, might not ring a bell, comic strips such as “Generation Gap,” “Calabash,” “What’s Up Wasa*Bee?” and the illustrations...
THE LEGACY OF AZUMA-RYÜ CONTINUES
Carolyn Morinishi
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
“Dance from your soul.” My sensei, Sumako Azuma II, often used these words to inspire her students. She taught us that if you can express what is in your heart,...
Medicare 411 – IT’S TIME TO REVIEW YOUR MEDICARE COVERAGE
Seema Verma
Courtesy: Medicare
Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment season is underway, and I want to encourage all people with Medicare to review their current health and prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage plan premiums have fallen to historic...
Your Social Security – UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY SURVIVORS BENEFITS
Jane Burigsay
Courtesy: Social Security Administration
We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivors benefits. These include...
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