Future generations will not be remembering Nobuo Shioya because he was an excellent golf player, but instead because he taught people how to heal themselves, both physically as well as spiritually.
"The power of natural healing, which is instilled in every human being from the time of birth, is much stronger than people realize," said the Japanese physician in his book, Dr. Shioya's Fountain of Youth (available only in the Japanese original and German translation). "It has the power to vanquish any disease that exists. Still, in order to access this natural healing power, and to illicit an adequate result, you have to believe in it deep in your heart of hearts. Through the power of visualization, a person has the power to create a "miracle" from within.
-- via roy
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Cool Corona Concerts
After So You Think You Can Dance on KHON, was some nice Hawaiian music (or music played by Hawaii musicians) on a series called Cool Corona Concerts. Evidently it's been on for months, but this is the first I paid attention.
Tonight's artists: John Cruz and Ben and Maila
Tonight's artists: John Cruz and Ben and Maila
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Hari Kojima
Hari Kojima, the longtime host of "Let's Go Fishing" and "Hari's Kitchen" died today at his Kaneohe home surrounded by family. He had been diagnosed with cancer a month ago.
Kojima was a staple of Hawaii television with a style that was uniquely Hari. He was the local boy generations of Hawaii residents grew up with.
As co-host of "Let's Go Fishing," Hari Kojima found his stride as locally produced television took a foothold in the islands.
"We were the right team at the right place at the right time," said Stan Wright, "Let's Go Fishing" co-host.
Kojima and Stan Wright were the odd couple that clicked.
"There were people who criticized us, they said they couldn't understand my southern accent and said Hari was talking too much pidgin," said Wright. The critical reviews did not stick. Hari became a local legend. "Boy he got in front of that TV camera and it was just magic,"
Kojima was a fish cutter at Tamashiro Market when original host Bruce Carter invited him on "Let's Go Fishing" to showcase his abilities. His skill with a knife and power of gab soon made him a fixture on the Sunday show.
"And he became very popular and being Hari he enjoyed that," said Paul Kojima, Hari Kojima's brother. The laughs and good times would continue for 29 years - along the way Kojima shared thousands of recipes. "It evolved into Bruce Carter asking Hari, 'well what can we do with this fish? How do you prepare it? How do you cook it?'"
"And the best recipes were the ones he got from his mom," said Wright.
All those recipes eventually led to "Hari's Kitchen," another locally produced show with a ten year run.
"Hari's position in the history of TV, local TV are really unique; the things that make singularly Hawaii, recreation, culinary highlights, Hari was there to bring all that to our homes on a Sunday," said Ben Wong, "Let's Go Fishing" host.
A slice of local TV history that will not be forgotten.
Hari Kojima was 65. He leaves behind a wife, four daughters, and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Kojima was a staple of Hawaii television with a style that was uniquely Hari. He was the local boy generations of Hawaii residents grew up with.
As co-host of "Let's Go Fishing," Hari Kojima found his stride as locally produced television took a foothold in the islands.
"We were the right team at the right place at the right time," said Stan Wright, "Let's Go Fishing" co-host.
Kojima and Stan Wright were the odd couple that clicked.
"There were people who criticized us, they said they couldn't understand my southern accent and said Hari was talking too much pidgin," said Wright. The critical reviews did not stick. Hari became a local legend. "Boy he got in front of that TV camera and it was just magic,"
Kojima was a fish cutter at Tamashiro Market when original host Bruce Carter invited him on "Let's Go Fishing" to showcase his abilities. His skill with a knife and power of gab soon made him a fixture on the Sunday show.
"And he became very popular and being Hari he enjoyed that," said Paul Kojima, Hari Kojima's brother. The laughs and good times would continue for 29 years - along the way Kojima shared thousands of recipes. "It evolved into Bruce Carter asking Hari, 'well what can we do with this fish? How do you prepare it? How do you cook it?'"
"And the best recipes were the ones he got from his mom," said Wright.
All those recipes eventually led to "Hari's Kitchen," another locally produced show with a ten year run.
"Hari's position in the history of TV, local TV are really unique; the things that make singularly Hawaii, recreation, culinary highlights, Hari was there to bring all that to our homes on a Sunday," said Ben Wong, "Let's Go Fishing" host.
A slice of local TV history that will not be forgotten.
Hari Kojima was 65. He leaves behind a wife, four daughters, and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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