Volunteers with the Honolulu Fukushima Bon Dance Club assembled the red and white yagura for the annual Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Bon Dance that happened in June. Musicians set up in the top of ...

Every summer, visitors to Hawaii are encouraged by experienced dancers to move their feet, put their hands in the air and sway to the beat of drums. No, they're not learning "The Hukilau" at a luau.

As a recent convert to Buddhism, I have attempted to learn about the culture and practices of my new way of life. One of the fascinating things I discovered is the way Japanese culture honors our ...