It's Game Time
This afternoon, as part of the Tomodachi program, the Punahou Intermediate baseball team is being matched up against a local Ishinomaki team.
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Baseball: Japanese versus American
I'm learning a lot about baseball on this trip and it's fascinating to see and learn the differences between Japanese teams and American teams.
Ishinomaki City
Two years and four months later, the landscape looks improved since my last visit to the devastated areas in September.
Day 2: Cities in the Clouds
It took us two days of long flights, long lines and bus rides to get to our final destination of Sendai, but we are finally here.
First Stop: Seoul, South Korea
After a 10-hour flight, we land in Seoul, South Korea for the night.
Editor's Page: And Then
Digging through the past, looking to the future.
Punahou baseball team leaves for Japan goodwill trip
Today I will be traveling with the Punahou Gold Intermediate Baseball Team, the coaches and their families on a goodwill trip to the tsunami-affected areas of Japan.
Afterthoughts: No Fly Zone
I used to like doves. Then I found out they can’t take a hint.
Startup Paradise
These fledging tech businesses are getting a kick start thanks to a venture accelerator started by Henk Rogers. Yes, the Henk Rogers of Tetris fame.
Unsolicited Advice: Save an old building
Do you know of a historic building or landmark in danger of being lost? Make a nomination.
Trains of Woe
Honolulu’s Italian train supplier has been breaking promises around the world.
Hawai‘i’s Japanese Buddhist Temples Are Struggling to Keep Ancient Traditions Alive
In summer, Japanese Buddhist temples across the Islands come alive with lanterns and bon dancers. But temple membership has dwindled. When the most active participants are elderly, is Hawai‘i about to lose something unique?
Banking on Hawaiian
Today, Bank of Hawaii is redesigning its ATMs to allow customers to conduct their transactions in Olelo Hawaii, in addition to the existing English, Japanese and Chinese choices.
Feedback
HONOLULU Magazine readers provide feedback for May and June 2013 issues.
Editor's Page: Dependence Day
The IRS scandal reached even Hawaii. But why worry when the IRS asks for a list of everyone who ever attended your events?
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Long Reads
We sit down for a Q&A with new Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle about his plans to trim government, build rail, fix the sewers and clean up the city's clutter.
Or why a Jewish guy is eating Chinese food at his son’s bar mitzvah in Kāhala.