Hakone gardens has been a popular place for many of us growing up in the bay area, an oasis of japanese history, culture, and atmosphere that has never become a commercially oriented tourist spot. It is a haven for many visitors, not just japaneseamericans, by the way, and it is celebrating a centennial celebration. Joining me to talk about Hakone Gardens and its history and celebration are some old friends, the executive director of the Hakone Foundation, shozo kagoshima. And a wellknown bay area historian, a member of the Hakone Foundation board of trustees, as well as a former chair, Connie Young Yu. Its great to see both of you here. Shozo kagoshima well, thank you for having us. Connie young yu delighted. Robert for people who dont know much about it, give us sort of an overview of Hakone Gardens, what it is, and where it is today. Shozo well, i think most people recognize hakone as being an event venue. Its a popular place for wedding and receptions. But people really dont realiz
Honolulu (KHON2) – Waipahu, Hawaii is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Honolulu making it a great location for future homebuyers. Former home to a sugar mill and plantation that started in 1897 as the Oahu Sugar Company. Nearly 1000 laborers came from the Philippines, Japan, China, Portugal and Norway to work the plantation when sugar in […]