Kadomatsu is displayed during the second half of December and into January. In Japan, preparations for the New Year begin Dec. 13. Many people in Hawaii wait until after Christmas to set up their ...

Wong was among the volunteers who turned out to create at least 350 kadomatsu, or New Year’s Frank Kurihara (1916-2012), a Robinson Ranch paniolo, once recalled working alongside the ...

While Tifa, Cloud, and Aerith are at the forefront with Yuffie, Red XIII, Barret, and Marlene standing behind them, both Sephiroth and Cait Sith can be seen on the Cactaur kadomatsu decorations ...

They’re called Kadomatsu -- a traditional Japanese ornament used to decorate entryways of homes or businesses at the start of the new year. Cole Watanabe, 12, a student at Punahou, and Bianca ...

He and his father Ralph Clark were among the volunteers at the HGEA offices assembling kadomatsu Saturday. “I was a recipient ...