Japan

Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base’s waterfront. But today only 12 are still alive.

Hawaiʻi hospitality and real estate consultant Ray Tsuchiyama spoke to HPR's Bill Dorman about the Japanese visitor market.

Author Christine Kuehn spoke with HPR’s Lillian Tsang about her new book, "Family of Spies: A World War II Story of Nazi Espionage, Betrayal, and the Secret History Behind Pearl Harbor."

Peter Fritsch from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas spoke to HPR's Maddie Bender about his research into the ʻōhelo berry.

About 300 years have passed since anyone has known about Okinawa’s past climate and geological history. But researchers at the University of Hawai‘i have recently uncovered those answers through Indigenous knowledge and song in a study.

Kaimukī's Mauʻumae Nature Park will be a new spot for the traditional Japanese practice of kyudo, a blend of archery and self-discipline.

Certain issues seem to come before Hawaiʻi's Legislature each session. One is the legalization of marijuana, with strong views on both sides. But in Hawaiʻi, there's one perspective that sets it apart. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin.

Gov. Josh Green has entered Hawaiʻi into an agreement with JERA, Japan’s largest energy company, to move ahead with a plan to import liquefied natural gas to power Oʻahu’s grid.

A Japanese kicker and an Australian punter bring some sure-footedness and maturity to the University of Hawaiʻi football team this season. HPR's Jason Ubay has more on the international duo.

Susan Eichor played a leading role in organizing the 2025 U.S.-Japan Annual Conference. She sat down with HPR's Bill Dorman to discuss the event, which takes place on Oct. 15 at the Sheraton Waikiki.