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A Chat with Kenny Endo | Wasabi Interviews 08

On this episode of Wasabi Interviews Antonio Vega talks to musician and master of the taiko drum #KennyEndo. Topics Discussed - The time Kenny Endo opened for Tho Who - Doing motion capture for the James Cameron movie Avatar - Going to Japan to study taiko - How Kenny Endo got a visa to live in Japan - What natori is - How Kenny Endo made a living in Japan - Why Kenny Endo left Japan to come to Hawaii - The @TTaiko Center of the Pacific - Teaching taiko classes during the coronavirus pandemic - How Kenny Endo and his students make taiko drums - The differences between taiko drums made in the US and high quality ones made in Japan - And more! Learn more about the Taiko Center of the Pacific https://taikoarts.com/ Learn more about Kenny Endo https://www.kennyendo.com/ Photo credits Thumbnail: Photo by Marcia Campbell. Courtesy of Kenny Endo. Portrait of Kenny Endo: Photo by Toyo Miyatake Studio. Courtesy of Kenny Endo. Follow Wasabi on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/readwasabi https://www.facebook.com/readwasabi

Mochi Foods | Hawaii Business Spotlight 01

With the current economic downturn brought about by the pandemic we thought we would shine a spotlight on businesses in Hawaii. On this episode of Hawaii Business Spotlight, editor in chief of Wasabi magazine Antonio Vega interviews Pei Wu, who is the owner and president of Mochi Foods. Opened in 2016, Mochi Foods produces a variety of mochi and baking-related products including premixes for mochi waffles, mochi bread, and muffins. Mochi Foods was started in Hawaii but now sells its products across the mainland U.S and other countries. Mochi Foods worked with the YMCA in Hawaii to help feed children during the month of April. Note: This interview was conducted on April 30, 2020 (HST). For more information on Mochi Foods or to purchase some of their mixes, please visit their website https://www.mochifoods.com/ Follow Mochi Foods on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/mochifoods/ https://www.instagram.com/mochifoods/?hl=en For more information on Soleil d'Hawaii Bakery https://www.soleilhawaiibakery.com/ Follow Wasabi on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/ReadWasabi/ https://www.instagram.com/readwasabi/

Comedian Paul Ogata | Wasabi Interviews 05

On this episode of Wasabi Interviews, we're joined by award-winning stand-up comedian and actor Paul Ogata. Topics Discussed - The inaugural Aloha Comedy Festival (February, 2020 - How the coronavirus pandemic has affected Paul's work - Asian dogs - Programming a video game at age 13 - Paul's university days and studying electrical engineering - How Paul got a job in radio in Hawaii - What motivated Paul to focus on comedy and move to Los Angeles - A touching moment that Paul had with his father after performing at the Hawaii Theatre - What Paul finds rewarding about performing stand-up comedy - Performing comedy in other countries such as Singapore and Hong Kong - Working with comedian Andy Bumatai - And more! Note: This interview was recorded on April 27, 2020 (HST). Fore more on Paul Ogata http://www.paulogata.com/ https://twitter.com/paulogata https://www.instagram.com/paulogata/ https://www.facebook.com/paulogata/ Follow Wasabi on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/readwasabi https://www.instagram.com/readwasabi https://twitter.com/read_wasabi

Discussing Tokushima & Barbecue w. Writer-Photographer Micah Wright | Wasabi Interviews 03

On this episode of Wasabi Interviews editor in chief of Wasabi Magazine Antonio Vega is joined by writer/photographer Micah Wright Topics Discussed - Life in Tokushima on the island of Shikoku in Japan - Rural life in Japan - Micah's first trip to Japan - Hunting in Japan - Introducing Tokushima locals to Alabama-style barbecue - Working as an automotive writer/photographer - Life in Tokushima during the pandemic - And more Follow Micah Wright on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/awa_bbq/ https://www.instagram.com/n2beer/

Chef Alan Wong | Wasabi Interviews 02

On this episode of Wasabi Interviews we're joined by THE Alan Wong! Listen to a fun conversation with Chef Alan Wong and learn about his inspiring personal story plus some funny experiences! This is an audio only interview. For more info on Alan Wong's Honolulu, check out their page Alan Wong's Honolulu Alan Wong's Honolulu is located at: 1857 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826 And don't forget to subscribe to the Wasabi YouTube channel! Subscribing and hitting the notification bell is the best way to make sure that you don't miss any future Wasabi Interviews. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkOlhTqLirlIsTwcByFa-EQ We'll be back soon with another Wasabi Interview!

Derick Fabian of 7Sketches | Wasabi Interviews 01

Hawaii-based artist Derick Fabian of 7Sketches joins Antonio Vega (editor in chief of Wasabi magazine) for a fun chat in the first edition of Wasabi Interviews! Topics Discussed - Life in Hawaii during the coronavirus pandemic - Kauai and its famous chickens - Derick Fabian's time living and working in rural Okinawa｜沖縄a - Getting sick while riding on a ship in Okinawa during a typhoon - Participating in Hawaii's @OkinawaFestival - Derick Fabian's work with POW! WOW! HAWAII (art festival) - And more! Check out 7Sketches online at Instagram https://www.instagram.com/7sketches Facebook https://www.facebook.com/7SketchesHI/ Follow Wasabi on Social Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/readwasabi/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/readwasabi Read Wasabi Online https://www.issuu.com/readwasabi Subscribe to Wasabi for just $18 a year https://www.nikkansan.net/wasabi/form.cgi

Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjinkai's special guest Toyokazu Toki

This year marks yet another wonderful Shinnen Enkai for the Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjinkai （ホノルル広島県人会）!! Congradulations on your 65th anniversary!! Mahalo to their very special guest Elvis Presley aka: Toyokazu Toki who brought such fun entertainment! To learn more about Hiroshima Kenjinkai, check out our video from last year: https://youtu.be/xnmaRbwFRpI #elvispresley #hiroshimakenjinkai #shinnenenkai

Interview with Japanese Rock Star Miyavi Ishihara at Blue Note Hawaii Talking about the influence of shamisen in his playing style!! So unique!! Keep your eye out for more of the interview! Performing for the first time in Hawaii 1/29 6:30pm&9pm!! Go get ur tickets at Blue Note Hawaii!! #miyavi

Shakuhachi Master - Christopher Yohmei Blasdel

Have you heard a master Shakuhachi player before? Now is your chance! Check out footage from Wasabi’s interview with Christopher Yohmei Blasdel as he explains aspects of the Shakuhachi!! Don’t miss his incredible experience in our Issue 5, pg 12, Reflections of a Shakuhachi Master. Have you played a traditional Japanese instrument before? https://www.shakuhachi.com/PG-Blasdel-SingleTone.html Earlham College Waseda University The University of Tokyo / UTokyo World Shakuhachi Festival 2018 @Sasha Bogdanowitsch Atherton Performing Arts Studio Hawaiʻi Public Radio

And now a cute cat from instagram to remind you to RSVP for our Manga Workshop!! Deadline in 2 Days!!!! RSVP by 9/27th!! Kazuo Maekawa will be teaching participants how to draw a 4-panel comic strip—known as a yon-koma manga in Japanese. Participation will require a $5 supply fee to cover the cost of manga manuscript paper. If you wish to participate, you must RSVP by September 27 at 9:00 a.m. All payments must be made by check or credit card before the day of the event. We can only accept 10 participants per workshop, so RSVP as soon as possible. When: Two sessions (pick one): Sat. October 5, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Sat. October 5, 3:30–5:00 p.m. How to RSVP: NOTE: All those wishing to participate MUST notify their intent to do so, as well as pay the supply fee no later than September 27, 2019. Those who fail to do so will not be permitted entry on the day of the event. 1. Send an email to [email protected] by September 27, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. 2. Include your name, age (if participant is under 18), and indicate which of the two workshops you would like to attend. If you are registering for a child or will be attending with a parent or guardian, please indicate this as well. 3. Indicate how you would like to pay. MangaBento NEET Jon J Murakami COMIC JAM HAWAII The Anime Manga Society of Hawai'i - AMS - at UH Manoa