HONOLULU Staff Favorites: Here’s How We’re Celebrating Halloween 2020 in Hawai‘i
Things will look a bit different this year, but we don’t need big parties to have fun this spooky season.
Author: Scott Schumaker
June 6 – A Welcome Home and a Fond Farewell to Our Readers
Nature throws us one more obstacle as Yasue returns to her family in Hawaii.
June 1 - Goodbye Sendai
Goodbye Sendai, Hello Tokyo
Japan-Honolulu Earthquake Journal
A Hawaii family separated during the Japanese earthquake and tsunami picks its way through the aftermath.
May 20 – Homecoming?
With her return flight scheduled, Yasue just needs to clear a few more hurdles before coming home.
April 27 – In Loving Memory
Early this morning, Yasue's mother passed away with Yasue by her side.
April 25 – In Good Company
Visits from friends and co-workers help lift Yasue’s spirits.
April 22 – Hawaii Executives Arrive in Sendai, With Aloha
With Aloha Funding is Now Helping to Save Lives
April 21 – Courage and Resiliency Are Ageless in Northeast Japan
Life might be returning to normal but it will never be like it was before 3/11.
April 19 - Weather or Not
As Tohoku residents continue to rebuild, the weather reminds them again that some things are beyond their control.
April 18 – Weekend Warmth
Another first-person perspective about what is happening in Sendai’s recovery efforts, by Blaise Plant.
April 15 – Open Season
The season of rebirth takes on a whole new meaning in Tohoku.
April 13 – Before Large Aftershocks, Many People Get Buzzed
Technology allows many in Japan to hear an aftershock seconds before feeling it.
April 12 – Another Day, Another Aftershock or Two
The daily aftershocks in Tohoku continue to erode buildings and nerves.
Monday, April 11 - A Couch with a View
Some insight on where Yasue "lived" for the first five days or so after the 3/11 quake.
April 10 - The Power of Human Kindness
The With Aloha event raised $150,000 for Tohoku University Hospital as more than 2,300 people gave from the heart.
April 8 - Event Eve
With Aloha silent auction to give attendees a chance to speak up for quake relief.
Thursday, April 7 - I AM OK
A huge aftershock measuring more than 7.0 on the Richter Scale rocks Sendai.
April 5 - Tickets Now on Sale Downtown
For those working downtown, getting tickets to the Tohoku University Hospital Fundraiser just got easier and online donations are now available.
April 5 - Suddenly, It's a Gas
A hot bath and a cold meal both signify that life in Sendai continues to improve.
April 4 - Discussing a Blur of a Weekend in 33 Minutes.
Yasue's needs have been met but what she wants most will take more time—and help.
April 3 - Putting the FUN in Fundraiser
The April 9th fundraiser for Sendai's Tohoku University Hospital grows by the day. You can give and receive . . . With Aloha
April 1 - The Spam has Landed
Two boxes packed with protein arrive in Sendai from Hawaii.
Friday, April 1 - Play Ball
Sendai needs something to cheer and their pro baseball team might help galvanize the stricken city.
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