HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Jan. 17, 2025 marks 132 years since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and thousands are expected to take part in the annual Onipa’a Peace March to reflect on the events of that day. It’s set to begin 9:45 a.m. Friday at the Mauna’ala Royal Mausoleum.

A 3-year-old boy died on Monday, the fourth person to succumb to injuries from a massive explosion of fireworks at a home in Honolulu on New Year’s Eve, police said. The blast also killed three women and injured more than 20 people, many of whom have ...

Japanese tourists wait at a crosswalk light along Kalakaua Avenue during Golden Week, the traditional peak Japanese travel season, which starts April 29 and runs through May 5. 1 /2 STAR-ADVERTISER / APRIL 27 Japanese tourists wait at a crosswalk light along Kalakaua Avenue during Golden Week,

HONOLULU — Kensai Hirata of Japan opened with four straight birdies, and he got up-and-down for one last birdie on the 18th at Waialae for a 7-under 63 and a one-shot lead among the early starters Friday in the Sony Open.

The final statistics are in and 2024 was a record year for tourism. Not for Hawaiʻi, but for Japan. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Fall in love with the food, culture, nature, and people while exploring cities such as Tokyo, Nikko, and Okinawa.

The airports map below shows the location of Tokyo Airport & Honolulu Airport and also the flight direction. Find flight time from Tokyo Haneda International Airport or Tokyo or any other airport or city in Japan to various other destinations around the ...

Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The return of the Japan market to Hawaii has been much anticipated, and up until recently over-promised. As far back ...

The Sony Open on Oahu offers the peaceful vibe of ocean views and swaying palms. But there is an underlying level of stress slightly higher than in previous years.