This project is one way to share with the world the amazing work that is being done here in Hawai‘i and helps to build success stories for local businesses.

They offer us the opportunity to see things from different perspectives.Cambodian costume maker and dancer from Washington.

and City and County of Los Angeles have honored her work.June Kuramoto (right) with her koto teacher.carousel carver and restorationist from Marion.

Through Hiroshima she not only fulfilled her dream.Japanese tea ceremony master (1994)John Naka.

(Photo courtesy June Kuramoto)WASHINGTON — The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced this years NEA National Heritage Fellows.

A big fan of rock-and-roll and soul.his winning smile and wonderfully warm personality.

Janice Yen: Ive been friends with Alan and Yvonne Nishio for over 50 years.joined the many dignitaries in giving us a pep talk.

We shared carpooling duties to get our kids to swimming lessons and the many activities in Little Tokyo.which kept all of us moving together.