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| Nov 3, 2021 | Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii launches virtual tours of popular exhibit | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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The community section of the “Okage Sama De” exhibit depicts the new business and educational opportunities that Japanese in ... |
| Sep 12, 2019 | 8 Days a Week: More than 15 events to check out in Honolulu | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| Dec 12, 2018 | Japanese Cultural Center names new president | STAR-ADVERTISER /2015
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii has selected Jacce Mikulanec of HMSA to serve as its new president and executive director starting Jan. 1.
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii has selected Jacce Mikulanec to s... |
| Dec 11, 2018 | Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii names new president | STAR-ADVERTISER /2015
Jacce Mikulanec of HMSA. The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i has selected Mikulanec to serve as its new president and executive director starting Jan. 1.
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i has selected Jacce M... |
| May 27, 2018 | Hawaii families discover connections to ancestors who toiled on plantations long ago | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
ILLUSTRATION BY MARTHA HERNANDEZ / [email protected]
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the very first Japanese contract laborers in Haw... |
| May 27, 2018 | Dream of a ‘heavenly place’ turns to a nightmare of labor and abuse | ILLUSTRATION BY MARTHA HERNANDEZ / [email protected]
On June 19, when the Scioto sailed into Honolulu, the Japanese again crowded the deck and marvelled at the tropical green mountains and valleys taking shape before them.
HAWAI... |
| May 27, 2018 | Early plantation workers began journey in 1868 that changed the islands forever | ILLUSTRATION BY MARTHA HERNANDEZ / [email protected]
Because they were small in number and dispersed throughout the islands, it’s hard to find obvious traces of the Gannenmono in Hawaii today.
BISHOP MUSEUM ARCHIVE
The 33-day vo... |
| May 14, 2018 | Japan’s Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko to visit Hawaii | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prince Fumihito, right, watches with Crown Prince Naruhito, left, and Crown Princess Masako as Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko depart Haneda airport in Tokyo in 2013. Fumihito and Princess Kiko will visit Hawaii for the... |
| Jan 9, 2018 | ‘Ohana Festival launches 2018 with flavor | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Take Ozawa prepared okonomiyaki at the 2016 ‘Ohana festival.
Celebrate the 25th Annual New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival this weekend at the Japanese Cul... |
| Dec 31, 2017 | Asian tableware gains popularity in home decor stores | ASSOCIATED PRESS
A bowl from Miya Company. Indigo blue raindrops create a pleasing geometric pattern on this bowl that can be used for rice, cereal or soup.
Japan, China and Korea have a long history of creating beautiful table goods, from ... |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Christmas Calendar | FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS BOAT PARADE
Decorated boats cruise through the Hawaii Kai marina, with music and entertainment at the surrounding Koko Marina Center, Hawaii Kai Towne Center and Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. Saturday, with entertainment at... |
| Nov 26, 2017 | 2017 Holiday Happenings Calendar | ILLUSTRATION BY KIP AOKI / [email protected]
Celebrate the season with one of many holiday events scheduled around Oahu this year.
In keeping with Santa’s standards, there’s something for everybody in this year’s winter calendar of e... |
| Nov 10, 2017 | Exhibit recounts courage and caring in the face of wartime injustice | LEE CATALUNA / [email protected]
Shown are baseball cards at the interactive exhibit called Hero Cards. Visitors to the exhibit can take a card with them.
LEE CATALUNA / [email protected]
Carole Hayashino, president an... |
| Sep 24, 2017 | Fall Craft Fair Guide | BRUCE ASATO / 2015
The Mayor’s Craft & Country Fair returns this year on Nov. 18 at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. The event features crafts, baked goods, senior information booths, white elephant sale, People’s Open Market,... |
| Feb 12, 2017 | Visiting author to discuss future of public universities | COURTESY CHRISTOPHER NEWFIELD / UH
Christopher Newfield is a visiting professor and Dai Ho Chun Distinguished Chair at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He will speak about his new book on the post-2008 struggles of public universities to ... |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Japanese treats and traditions are on tap Sunday in Moiliili | COURTESY JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER OF HAWAII
Walter Ozawa and Dean Asahina grill mochi at the Yamanashi Kyoyu Kai booth on Moiliili Field during a previous New Year’s Ohana Festival.
Mochi-pounding and eating, grilled mochi, Hiroshima-style ... |
| Dec 26, 2016 | Get involved | >> 24th Annual New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival: Featuring craft vendors, games for children, kimono dressing, mochi pounding and martial arts demonstrations as well as a dozen food vendors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 8 at Japanese Cultural Center... |
| Jan 11, 2015 | Natural beauty | SHOFUSO JAPANESE GARDEN
There are a number of classical Japanese or Japan-inspired gardens in Hawaii.
ANDERSON JAPANESE GARDENS
Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Ill., were started in 1978 and cover 12 acres.
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| Oct 31, 2014 | Trash & Treasure to feature the exquisite and unexpected | COURTESY STEVE CZERNIAK PHOTOGRAPHY
Cari Nakanishi, owner of Miemiko { paper + charm } at Ward Centre, will be among the vendors at this weekend’s annual Temari Trash & Treasure sale at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.
COURTESY S... |
| Mar 29, 2014 | French fans send their aloha | Out of all of the season four episodes, the one that seemed to move “Hawaii Five-0” fans the most was the homage to the attack on Pearl Harbor, “Hoʻonani Makua Kāne” (“Honor Thy Father”).
Many fans were so moved that the conversation about ... |
| Oct 31, 2013 | What’s in store | COURTESY PHOTO
Nalukai Jewelry founder and designer Tricia McCarthy developed her “Pretty in Pink” collection to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
MISA JEWELRY
Support artists at Trash & Treasure fair
TEMARI will host its 3... |
| Sep 10, 2010 | Fighting for rights | COURTESY GEORGE TAKEI
After starring in "Star Trek," George Takei has since become an advocate for the rights of gays and other minorities.
In his career-defining role as Lt. Sulu of the Starship Enterprise, George Takei was an ad... |
| Aug 12, 2010 | Da Kine | COURTESY OF FENDI
COURTESY OF FENDI
Identifying hardware is added in a final step.
COURTESY OF FENDI
A Fendi craftsman cuts the leather that goes into a Selleria handbag.
COURTESY OF FENDI
The craftsman’s stitching adds detail to the exteri... |
| New steak option | PHOTO COURTESY UMI BY VIKRAM GARG
PHOTO COURTESY LITTLE JOE’S STEAKHOUSE
PHOTO COURTESY KITCHEN DOOR NAPA IN WAI KAI
PHOTO COURTESY JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER OF HAWAII
Locally owned Little Joe’s Steakhouse recently opened its second location... |
| Japanese Cultural Center gets $111K grant for internment education | COURTESY JCCH
A close-up of the Honouliuli camp.
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii will be receiving $111,557 from the National Park Service to help educate the public about the Honouliuli Internment Camp on Oahu — one of 13 internment... |
| ‘Ohana Festival celebrates Japanese culture, tradition | Celebrate 2019 and the Year of the Boar with traditional mochi pounding, kimono dressing, martial arts demonstrations and more at the New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival, Jan. 13 at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and Mo‘ili‘ili Field.
The festi... |
| Japanese royal couple makes rounds starting with cultural center | DENNIS ODA / [email protected]
Japanese royal couple Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii in Moiliili, listened Tuesday to docent Kaoru Nakamura talk about internment camp Honouliuli.
CRAIG T. K... |
| Tsunami briefs | COURTESY PHOTO
Lia, a 12-year-old miniature donkey who was buried in rubble during the tsunami at Kealakekua Bay, is doing fine under the care of volunteers while her owner is hospitalized. A fundraiser to rebuild owner Gordon Leslie’s hous... |
| Da Kine | COURTESY PHOTO
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i's "Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you" exhibit chronicles the Japanese-American experience.
Conference focuses on cancer survivors
Cancer survivors and the... |
| Halloween in Honolulu includes spooky parties, kid-friendly events, trick-or-treating | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2017
The annual Hallowbaloo Music, Arts & Craft Beer Festival in Chinatown is a popular choice for Halloween revelers.
We’ve stiffened our spines and smothered our screams to brave the search for Halloween-themed event... |
| On the Scene With George Takei | COURTESY HAJIME OZAKI
George Takei (Ojii-chan) and Lea Salonga (Kei Kimura) starred in the Broadway musical “Allegiance.”
George Takei is known worldwide for his portrayal of Lieutenant Sulu in the 1960s television series “Star Trek” and it... |
| ‘Ohana Festival celebrates Japanese traditions, strengthens family ties | COURTESY JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER OF HAWAII
Young dancer from the Hanayagi Dancing Academy–Hawaii Foundation.
COURTESY JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER OF HAWAII
A girl tries her hand at pounding mochi. Mallets come in different weights; they must ... |
