Today’s Thought
by Rev. Paul S. Osumi
Reprinted with permission
SMILE
Start your day with a smile. Greet everyone at the office with a pleasant smile. Start the day by spreading cheer and happiness. Give a smile to everyone....
Bulletin Board – OHARA SCHOOL IKEBANA EXHIBITION
WHO/WHAT: Celebrate the Ohara School Honolulu Chapter’s 65th Anniversary at their Ikebana Exhibition. Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers, stems and leaves into beautiful artwork, which will be showcased at the exhibit.
WHEN/WHERE:...
Bulletin Board – KAWAII KON
WHO/WHAT: Kawaii Kon is an annual three-day celebration of Japanese culture, anime and pop-culture. There will be various events and activities held over the weekend that can vary from video games, tabletop games, costume...
Bulletin Board -HAWAII UNITED OKINAWA ASSOCIATION KARII
WHO/WHAT: Karii, meaning “cheers” or toast in Okinawan, is a fundraising event for ages 21+ only. Samples of specialty mixed drinks, beer, awamori and sake will be served, along with tasting dishes from local...
Cover Story – ALOHA, FRANCE
Gregg K. Kakesako
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
In October 1944, soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team liberated the French villages of Bruyères, Belmont and Biffontaine just 20 months after the regiment was formed 80...
Dialogue – 80 YEARS OF THE 442ND
Kristen Nemoto Jay
Commentary
Some reading this may already know, but for those who don’t: I’m a proud descendent of a 442nd Regimental Combat Team veteran. Wilbert “Sandy” Holck was his name; Cannon Company was his...