“Yuimaaru” – Jikoen Hongwanji Benefit Concert
WHO/WHAT: Jikoen Hongwanji Mission kicks off its capital campaign, “Ukaji Deebiru,” (“Because of You”) with a fundraising concert, “Yuimaaru,” featuring members of the Okinawan folk music group, Urizun Minyo Group, and other performers.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday,...
“Hawaii Regional Cuisine” Talk and Book Signing
WHO/WHAT: Slow Food O‘ahu, University of Hawai‘i Press and da Shop present a talk and book signing by Pomona College history professor Samuel Hideo Yamashita, author of the newly released “Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine: The...
Deigo Club 70th Anniversary
WHO/WHAT: The Deigo Club will celebrate its 70th Anniversary with a luncheon and Okinawan entertainment. There will be performances by members and various groups from the local performing arts community. Hajime Nakasone, an accomplished...
Spotlight – World War II AJA Veterans Remembered in Punchbowl Service
DIALOGUE By Karleen C. Chinen
Hawaii Shingon Buddhists to Convene in Hilo on April 21
Congregations from Hawai‘i’s 12 Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temples will convene on the Big Island of Hawai‘i on Saturday, April 21, for their first statewide layperson convention in five years. Temple members are invited to come together with their family members and friends for a stimulating daylong program aimed at deepening their faith and enjoying fellowship.....
“Fred Korematsu Speaks Up” Book Signing
WHO/WHAT: Author Stan Yogi will discuss and sign copies of “Fred Korematsu Speaks Up,” which he co-authored with Laura Atkins. Fred Korematsu refused to comply with the World War II internment order and was...
Rakugo By Yanagiya Sankyo
WHO/WHAT: The UH Center for Japanese Studies, the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu and a cultural affairs agency for the Government of Japan present a performance by veteran rakugo performer Yanagiya Sankyo. It...
Community Focus – Families of Wahiawa Fallen Soldiers Sought For Third Memorial Ceremony
The Wahiawa Lions Club will hold the third annual Wahiawa War Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, July 16, at 4 p.m. at the Wahiawä District Park – Wahiawä War Memorial Swimming Pool at 1129 Kilani Ave. The families of 21 World War II soldiers from Wahiawä are being sought. To date, only five of the 21....
“Tobe! UTA Sanshin” New York Preview Performance
WHO/WHAT: Carnegie Hall . . . Here they come! Afuso Ryu Gensei Kai Hawaii will present a preview performance of the Okinawan koten (classical) and minyo (folk) music and dance numbers they will perform...
Hongwanji Mission School Fun Fair
WHO/WHAT: Hongwanji Mission School presents its annual Fun Fair. Enjoy this family fun day with games, food, a rock climbing wall, inflatable obstacle course and entertainment.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, Jan. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at...
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