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“A Samurai in Time” – 2025 Japan Cuts Film Review
16 July 2025 12:42 PM | No CommentsTime travel is a well-worn trope, but there is a reason that the low-budget “A Samurai in Time” managed to win Best Film honors at the Japan Academy Film Prize.
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Takashi Murakami was everywhere at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025
29 June 2025 11:58 AM | No CommentsThe Japanese artist, both in physical presence and in spirit, seamlessly crossed over to the worlds of art, fashion, sports and even food.
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Paris 2024: Gymnastics – U.S. women victorious in “Redemption Tour”
29 June 2025 2:46 AM | No CommentsThere should have been no doubt: the U.S. women were the favorites to win the Olympic gold. And yet there was, stemming from what happened in Tokyo.
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Paris 2024: U.S. women hang on to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold
23 June 2025 11:54 AM | No CommentsThe U.S. women's team held off France, 67-66, at Bercy Arena.
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Paris 2024: Oh Sang-uk wins South Korea’s first Olympic men’s individual fencing sabre gold
22 June 2025 10:11 AM | No CommentsFor all their accolades in the team sabre event, South Korea individual results were here and there. That changed in Paris.
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Music Archive
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![Song: “Ashibina” Composed by Shuken Maekawa Performers: Mari Miyasato, Miyaka Nishihira & Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_54b-115x115.jpg "“Ashibina” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Ashibina” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on August 30, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Ashibina” Composed by Shuken Maekawa Performers: Mari Miyasato, Miyaka Nishihira & Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts […] -
![Song: “Count on Me” Composed by Bruno Mars, Phillip Lawrence and Ari Levine Performers: Addi Hernandez & Mone Sugimoto Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_50b-115x115.jpg "“Count on Me” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Count on Me” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on August 28, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Count on Me” Composed by Bruno Mars, Phillip Lawrence and Ari Levine Performers: Addi Hernandez & Mone Sugimoto Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High […] -
![Song: “Senri No Michi” Composed by Chad Okawa Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko, Maya Galvez, Addi Hernandez & Mone Sugimoto Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_156-115x115.jpg "“Senri No Michi” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Senri No Michi” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on July 7, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Senri No Michi” Composed by Chad Okawa Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko, Maya Galvez, Addi Hernandez & Mone Sugimoto Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, […] -
![Song: “Miyake” Traditional song with contemporary styling by Kodo Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko featuring PBA Alumni Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_94b-115x115.jpg "“Miyake” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Miyake” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on July 3, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Miyake” Traditional song with contemporary styling by Kodo Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko featuring PBA Alumni Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School […] -
![Song: “Ukiyo” Composer: Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_149b-115x115.jpg "“Ukiyo” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Ukiyo” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on July 2, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Ukiyo” Composer: Rev. Blayne Nakasone Sakata Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, […] -
![Song: “Omiyage” Composer: Shoji Kameda Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 17, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_39b-115x115.jpg "“Omiyage” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Omiyage” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on June 17, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Omiyage” Composer: Shoji Kameda Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 17, […] -
![Song: “Tatsumaki” Composer: Hiroshi Tanaka Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 17, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_128b-115x115.jpg "“Tatsumaki” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Tatsumaki” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on June 14, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Tatsumaki” Composer: Hiroshi Tanaka Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 17, […] -
![Song: “Wa” Composer: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_76a-115x115.jpg "“Wa” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Wa” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on June 14, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Wa” Composer: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, […] -
![Song: “Hanashoubu” Composer: Yuichiro Furusato Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 17, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_63b-115x115.jpg "“Hanashoubu” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Hanashoubu” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on June 14, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Hanashoubu” Composer: Yuichiro Furusato Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 17, […] -
![Song: “Aspirations” Composer: Chad Okawa Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 17, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PBA-18th-Annual-Taiko-Festival_240317_001_17a-115x115.jpg "“Aspirations” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival")
“Aspirations” – 2024 PBA 18th Annual Taiko Festival
Kwai ChanPosted on May 7, 2024 | No CommentsSong: “Aspirations” Composer: Chad Okawa Performers: Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko Event: The Pacific Buddhist Academy’s 18th Annual Taiko Festival, Moanalua High School Performing Arts Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 17, […]