One time a year the small community of Cortez doubles its population. The traditionally farming town on the outskirts of ...

The modern Japanese restaurant offers a selection of sushi, ramen, and unique cocktails. The new location is set to open near ...

While Obon is typically celebrated by Buddhists in Japan, the season always seems to bring people of all backgrounds together ...

The Haleiwa Bon Dance Club led a bon dance workshop Saturday at Hawaii’s Plantation Village in Waipahu.

Sony’s Danny Boyle post-apocalyptic infected dead people revival 28 Years Later opens this weekend along with Disney Pixar’s ...

The modern Japanese restaurant offers a selection of sushi, ramen, and unique cocktails. The new location is set to open near ...

Shakas & Shoutouts celebrates the good people, things, and events happening in our local community, here and abroad. Great things are happening on every island! Lau Ke Aloha on Maui, ...

With more than 30 bon dances on Oʻahu alone, Hawaiʻi shows its love for the annual Japanese Buddhist tradition. The summer ...

Matt Ogawa, committee board member of SJ Obon Festival, gives back to his community by leading and organizing events that ensure traditions, stories and memories are passed down through ...

Today, he continues to give back-serving on the temple board, advising YBA members, and helping organize the annual Obon Festival as part of the Obon Committee. Matt's community involvement stems ...