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Suzusan “Luminaires” Lamps

Posted on August 23, 2011 by sachi

When we saw these “Luminaires” lamps (price unlisted) by Suzusan there was good news and bad news. The good news was that they were so pretty you could put them anywhere. The bad news was that they are only available … Continue reading →

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Japanese Washi Masking Tape

Posted on August 23, 2011 by sachi

Masking tape: who wants to use it when it’s so boring and monochrome? We’d much rather see this Japanese Washi Masking Tape ($3.80) from Zakkalover. For the price, you get 16 yards of pretty tape, plus a “mysterious gift”. There … Continue reading →

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Huggable Sushi Pillows

Posted on August 23, 2011 by sachi

Although I can get great sushi at home, when I’m away I simply can’t bring myself to seek out a reputable place. It looks like my days of pining for sushi are over, thanks to these Plush Sushi from ThinkGeek … Continue reading →

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American Apparel Employee Crushed to Death on the Job

Posted on August 22, 2011 by sachi

From Huffington Post: In Anaheim, American Apparel employee Tuan Phan was crushed to death by a knitting machine on the job last Friday. According to reports, “Phan was attempting to remove a jammed roll of fabric from the circular knitting machine. … Continue reading →

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Alleged Human Traffickers Released In Hawaii

Posted on August 16, 2011 by sachi

For about 44 Thai immigrants to Hawaii, life was not a paradise. They had been allegedly brought to the islands on false claims, and their case was the subject of a federal investigation. Earlier this month, however, the human trafficking … Continue reading →

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Aziatix Releases New Album Nocturnal

Posted on August 9, 2011 by sachi

Last week, the APA group Aziatix released their second EP, Nocturnal. The album, which is a follow up to their debut self-titled AZIATIX, features 11 songs which are sure to become regulars on any R&B playlist. Take the slow, ballad-like “Slippin” … Continue reading →

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Japanese Card Game Bridges Generational Gap

Posted on July 28, 2011 by sachi

From the Honolulu Star Advertiser: This past weekend witnessed Hawaii’s first intergenerational Hanafuda card game tournament. For the first time, children were allowed to participate, because as the organizer said, “This is a cultural treasure…. A gift from the issei to … Continue reading →

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Japanese Tea Ceremony to be held at Pearl Harbor

Posted on July 20, 2011 by sachi

From the Star Advertiser: Despite Japan’s recent World Cup win that spawned many hateful comments, there is a spark of hope and unity as the first Japanese tea ceremony will be held at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. … Continue reading →

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“The House of Suh” To Broadcast Nationally on MSNBC

Posted on July 12, 2011 by sachi

The documentary The House of Suh, like many good mystery books, begins with a murder. The film follows the Suh family, piecing through the motives which led Catherine Suh to hire her own brother, Andrew, to shoot her fiance. If … Continue reading →

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No More Underboob for Vietnamese Cafes

Posted on July 7, 2011 by sachi

Unfortunately for Garden Grove, CA residents, no longer can they enjoy their iced coffee served by nearly naked women. The Vietnamese “lingerie cafes” in Garden Grove, CA have been under fire recently for their scantily-clad waitresses, but now they will … Continue reading →

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Hawaii Enforces Shark Fin Ban

Posted on July 1, 2011 by sachi

From MSNBC: While California has been battling over a proposed shark fin ban, today Hawaii started to enforce its own ban that was passed into law earlier this year. “Restaurants serving fins will have until next July to run through … Continue reading →

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Hawaii’s Ledward Kaapana Honored As One of Nation’s Top Artists

Posted on June 29, 2011 by sachi

From the Honolulu Star-Advertiser: “Hawaii slack key guitar and ukulele musician Ledward Kaapana was named as a 2011 National Heritage Fellowship recipient, the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts… Kaapana, who grew up in Kalapana on the Big … Continue reading →

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