Category Archives: Updates

Meet Carole Hayashino, the new president and executive director of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Find out what plans this energetic Sansei, who was heavily involved with the Japanese American redress movement, has in store for the longtime ethnic organization in this edition of the Herald.

In this issue, we’ll also take you inside the Sakamaki/Hawley Collection of rare Okinawan artifacts at UH’s Hamilton Library as well as provide insight on the “revolving door” of Japan’s short-term prime ministers.

Plus, columns by Wayne Muromoto, Louis Wai, Shara Yuki Enay, Kevin Kawamoto, and much, much more.

The Herald is available at Hakubundo Bookstore; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s gift shop; Marukai Wholesale Mart (Dilingham and Ward); Shirokiya; the Kahala, Kaimuki and McCully Times Super Markets; and the Hawaii Hochi Office building located at:

917 Kokea St.
Honolulu, HI 96817

We can also be reached by phone at (808) 845-2255.

The New Year’s edition of the Hawaii Herald is in stores now and it is jam-packed with goodness. Read about the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kabuki tradition, the Bishop Museum’s newest exhibit on Japanese Americans, a celebration of the Hawaii Hochi’s 100 years of service, and much more. With 50% more content, there is something for everyone in this special issue.

The Herald is available at Hakubundo Bookstore; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s gift shop; Marukai Wholesale Mart (Dilingham and Ward); Shirokiya; the Kahala, Kaimuki and McCully Times Super Markets; and the Hawaii Hochi Office building located at:

917 Kokea St.
Honolulu, HI 96817

We can also be reached by phone at (808) 845-2255.

The Christmas edition of the Herald is in stores now – and what better way to relax after a day of holiday shopping.

Learn about the intriguing Japanese retail event know as Fukubukuro, which dozens of Ala Moana Center stores participating in.

You’ll also find a feature story on non-Nisei 100th Infantry Battalion hero Jack Johnson; a review of the first poetry collection by Lee A. Tonouchi – also known as the “Pidgin Guerilla;” columns by Jackie J. Kim, Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Sanford K. Okura, and Wayne Muromoto; and much, much more.

The Herald is available at Hakubundo Bookstore; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s gift shop; Marukai Wholesale Mart (Dilingham and Ward); Shirokiya; the Kahala, Kaimuki and McCully Times Super Markets; and the Hawaii Hochi Office building located at:

917 Kokea St.
Honolulu, HI 96817

We can also be reached by phone at (808) 845-2255.

The latest edition of the Herald honors the newest Congressional Gold Medal of Honor recipients – the members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service. This special 28-page issue takes you to the awards ceremony and way beyond to celebrate the contributions of these units as well as the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. Pick up this jam-packed edition of the Herald today!

The Herald is available at Hakubundo Bookstore; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s gift shop; Marukai Wholesale Mart (Dilingham and Ward); Shirokiya; the Kahala, Kaimuki and McCully Times Super Markets; and the Hawaii Hochi Office building located at:

917 Kokea St.
Honolulu, HI 96817

We can also be reached by phone at (808) 845-2255.

The latest edition of the Herald looks at the issue of aging – more specifically, how Hawaii can be used as a health model for Japan, where 25 percent of the population will be 65 or older by 2015. Find out just what makes our state so intriguing to medical professionals.

Also inside, a feature story on Kichitaro Sekiya, known as “The Great Tycoon of Wahiawa;” the joy of harmonica playing in retirement; and the life of a talented butcher in Kyoto.

The Herald is available at Hakubundo Bookstore; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s gift shop; Marukai Wholesale Mart (Dilingham and Ward); Shirokiya; the Kahala, Kaimuki and McCully Times Super Markets; and the Hawaii Hochi Office building located at:

917 Kokea St.
Honolulu, HI 96817

We can also be reached by phone at (808) 845-2255.

The Herald travels to Africa this issue! Follow columnist Shara Yuki Enay as she tells the story of her humanitarian trip to Ethiopia and all that excitement she encountered along the way.

The Herald is available at Hakubundo Bookstore; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii’s gift shop; Marukai Wholesale Mart (Dilingham and Ward); Shirokiya; the Kahala, Kaimuki and McCully Times Super Markets; and the Hawaii Hochi Office building located at:

917 Kokea St.
Honolulu, HI 96817

We can also be reached by phone at (808) 845-2255.