Register of the Japanese Hawaiian newspaper collection

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Title: Japanese Hawaiian newspaper collection
Date (inclusive): 1892-1941
Collection Number: 2018C77
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In Japanese, English, and Illocano
Physical Description: 4 manuscript boxes, 13 oversize boxes (15 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Japanese language newspapers published in Hawaii. Digital copies are available at https://https://hojishinbun.hoover.org/. 
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

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Acquisition Information

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Japanese Hawaiian Newspaper Collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Alternate Forms Available

Digital copies available at https://https://hojishinbun.hoover.org/. 

Scope and Content of Collection

The Japanese Hawaiian newspaper collection consists of Japanese language newspapers published in Hawaii. It is part of the Hoji Shinbun Digital Collection, which is currently the world's largest online archive of open-access, full-image Japanese American and other overseas Japanese newspapers. Most publications present a mix of content in Japanese and English, with formats and the proportionality of Japanese/English often changing as a reflection of shifting business and social circumstances. The collection focuses on Japan's modern diaspora, with particular attention to both Japanese Americans and other overseas Japanese communities, especially during the rise and fall of the Empire of Japan.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Japanese newspapers -- Hawaii

 

布哇文苑 ( The Hawaii Bunen) 1941

Language of Material: Japanese.

Scope and Contents note

The  Hawai Bun'en is a monthly Japanese magazine published by Hitoshi Hanamoto, president and editor, in Honolulu in 1939 that ceased publishing in 1941. Despite the paper's title Bun'en, suggesting a focus on literature, the surviving issues are an assortment of political opinions, moral teachings, and haiku poems.
box 12, online digital

布哇文苑 ( The Hawaii Bunen) 1941 October 29, November 28

Scope and Contents

The Hawai Bun'en is a monthly Japanese magazine published by Hitoshi Hanamoto, president and editor, in Honolulu in 1939 that ceased publishing in 1941. Despite the paper's title Bun'en, suggesting a focus on literature, the surviving issues are an assortment of political opinions, moral teachings, and haiku poems.
 

布哇日日新聞 ( The Hawaiian-Japanese Daily Chronicle) 1906 October 7

Scope and Contents note

The  Hawai Nichi Nichi Shinbun is the successor to the  Honoruru Shinbun. Although many issues have not survived, the 1906 Sunday edition includes an English section. Hanzō Tsurushima was president and Yoshigorō Kimura, chief editor. The paper supported the wage increase requested in the first plantation strike in Oahu in 1909 but later opposed it. The strike created a rift among the Japanese newspapers in Hawaii.
box 4, online digital

布哇日日新聞 ( The Hawaiian - Japanese Daily Chronicle) 1906 October 7

Scope and Contents

The Hawai Nichi Nichi Shinbun is the successor to the Honoruru Shinbun Although many issues have not survived, the 1906 Sunday edition includes an English section. Hanzō Tsurushima was president and Yoshigorō Kimura, chief editor. The paper supported the wage increase requested in the first plantation strike in Oahu in 1909 but later opposed it. The strike created a rift among the Japanese newspapers in Hawaii.
 

布哇毎日 ( The Hawaii Mainichi) 1934 1941

Scope and Contents note

The Hawai Mainichi was a daily initially published on the island of Hawaii by Jiro Hayakawa in 1912 as a continuation of the Hawai Shokumin Shinbun. Hayakawa was an idealist without much practical experience. In 1920 the paper was sold to Shinji Tokushiro, who hired Gen'ichi Okubo as editor. It was the only Japanese daily paper on the island of Hawaii in the 1920s. The paper aimed to maintain its neutral position by not siding with any segment of the Japanese community in Hawaii. The Hawai Mainichi, however, increasingly became supportive of the Japanese military and Tokushiro was engaged in raising "patriotic" funds for Japanese army and navy in the 1930s. Immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the paper was shut down; Tokushiro was interned during World War II.
box 1, online digital

布哇毎日 ( The Hawaii Mainichi) 1934 July 23, February 28, March 4 -31, 1941 April 1-May 31, June 2- July 31

Scope and Contents

The Hawai Mainichi was a daily initially published on the island of Hawaii by Jiro Hayakawa in 1912 as a continuation of the Hawai Shokumin Shinbun. Hayakawa was an idealist without much practical experience. In 1920 the paper was sold to Shinji Tokushiro, who hired Gen'ichi Okubo as editor. It was the only Japanese daily paper on the island of Hawaii in the 1920s. The paper aimed to maintain its neutral position by not siding with any segment of the Japanese community in Hawaii. The Hawai Mainichi, however, increasingly became supportive of the Japanese military and Tokushiro was engaged in raising "patriotic" funds for Japanese army and navy in the 1930s. Immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the paper was shut down; Tokushiro was interned during World War II.
box 2, online digital

布哇毎日 ( The Hawaii Mainichi) 1941 August 1-September 30, 1941 October 1-December 8

Scope and Contents

The Hawai Mainichi was a daily initially published on the island of Hawaii by Jiro Hayakawa in 1912 as a continuation of the Hawai Shokumin Shinbun. Hayakawa was an idealist without much practical experience. In 1920 the paper was sold to Shinji Tokushiro, who hired Gen'ichi Okubo as editor. It was the only Japanese daily paper on the island of Hawaii in the 1920s. The paper aimed to maintain its neutral position by not siding with any segment of the Japanese community in Hawaii. The Hawai Mainichi, however, increasingly became supportive of the Japanese military and Tokushiro was engaged in raising "patriotic" funds for Japanese army and navy in the 1930s. Immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the paper was shut down; Tokushiro was interned during World War II.
 

布哇サンディ・ニュース ( The Hawaii Sunday News) 1941 August 17-October 26

Scope and Contents note

The  Hawai Sandi Nyūsu, published by Gen'ichi Ōkubo, was initially a magazine put out, by the Hawai Shōgyōsha in 1936 and later changed into a newspaper. The first issue appeared on August 17, 1941, fewer than four months before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Ōkubo, a supporter of Japanese militarism in the 1930s, also served as the editor of the  Hawaii Mainichi, the  Hawaii Plantation ChronicleHawai Nihonjin hatten meikan (1940), and  Hawai Nikkeijin nenkan: 1956-57 (1955).
box 4, online digital

布哇サンディ・ニュース ( The Hawaii Sunday News) 1941 August 17-October 26

Scope and Contents

The Hawai Sandi Nyūsu, published by Gen'ichi Ōkubo, was initially a magazine put out, by the Hawai Shōgyōsha in 1936 and later changed into a newspaper. The first issue of the Hawai Sandi Nyūsu appeared on August 17, 1941, fewer than four months before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Ōkubo, a supporter of Japanese militarism in the 1930s, also served as the editor of the Hawaii Mainichi, the Hawaii Plantation Chronicle, Hawai Nihonjin hatten meikan (1940), and Hawai Nikkeijin nenkan: 1956-57 (1955).
 

ハワイスター ( The Hawaii Star) 1947-1952

Scope and Contents note

Hawai Sutā, founded in post–World War II Hawaii in 1947, was a pro-labor weekly newspaper targeted at the Japanese and Japanese American community in Hawaii. The paper consisted of both Japanese and English sections in 1947, but the English section was discontinued in 1948. The paper's goal was to support Japanese laborers in Hawaii and oppose discrimination and social injustice, particularly after many experienced the Japanese militarism and discrimination against the Okinawan people. Den'ichi "Jack" Kimoto was the first editor of the paper in 1947–48, followed by Ginjirō Arashiro in 1948–49, and Shutei Mayeshiro from 1949 on. Kimoto was later investigated for his role as a member of the Communist Party by the US House Un-American Activities Committee. Research in the 1990s supported his role as a Soviet-trained member of the Communist Party.
box 9, online digital

ハワイスター ( The Hawaii Star) 1947 March 6-December 18, 1948 January 1-February 12, February 26-March 18, April 1-29

Scope and Contents

Hawai Sutā, founded in post–World War II Hawaii in 1947, was a pro-labor weekly newspaper targeted at the Japanese and Japanese American community in Hawaii. The paper consisted of both Japanese and English sections in 1947, but the English section was discontinued in 1948. The paper's goal was to support Japanese laborers in Hawaii and oppose discrimination and social injustice, particularly after many experienced the Japanese militarism and discrimination against the Okinawan people. Den'ichi "Jack" Kimoto was the first editor of the paper in 1947–48, followed by Ginjirō Arashiro in 1948–49, and Shutei Mayeshiro from 1949 on. Kimoto was later investigated for his role as a member of the Communist Party by the US House Un-American Activities Committee. Research in the 1990s supported his role as a Soviet-trained member of the Communist Party.
box 11, online digital

ハワイスター ( The Hawaii Star) 1948 May 20-December 30, 1949 January 1-December 19, 1950 January 1-December 18, 1951 January 1-December 10, 1952 January 1-May 12, May 26-June 16, June 30-July 14, July 14, 28, August 11-September 22, October 13-20, November 3, 16

Scope and Contents

Hawai Sutā, founded in post–World War II Hawaii in 1947, was a pro-labor weekly newspaper targeted at the Japanese and Japanese American community in Hawaii. The paper consisted of both Japanese and English sections in 1947, but the English section was discontinued in 1948. The paper's goal was to support Japanese laborers in Hawaii and oppose discrimination and social injustice, particularly after many experienced the Japanese militarism and discrimination against the Okinawan people. Den'ichi "Jack" Kimoto was the first editor of the paper in 1947–48, followed by Ginjirō Arashiro in 1948–49, and Shutei Mayeshiro from 1949 on. Kimoto was later investigated for his role as a member of the Communist Party by the US House Un-American Activities Committee. Research in the 1990s supported his role as a Soviet-trained member of the Communist Party.
 

ヒロ新報 ( The Hilo Shinpo) September 1909

Scope and Contents note

The  Hilo Shinpō was the first Japanese-language newspaper to be published in Hilo, on the island of Hawaii, by Nobuji Yoneshima, Tomezō Watanabe, and M. Koga. The first issue was mimeographed in 1898, with the typeset paper being introduced later. The management and editors changed multiple times. The paper advocated higher wages for Japanese laborers in Hawaii, although that move was not supported by many other Japanese papers in Hawaii. That four-page triweekly evening paper was short lived; it stopped publishing in 1912.
box 4, online digital

ヒロ新報 ( The Hilo Shinpo) 1909 September 20, September 23, September 25

Scope and Contents

The Hilo Shinpō was the first Japanese-language newspaper to be published in Hilo, on the island of Hawaii, by Nobuji Yoneshima, Tomezō Watanabe, and M. Koga. The first issue was mimeographed in 1898, with the typeset paper being introduced later. The management and editors changed multiple times. The paper advocated higher wages for Japanese laborers in Hawaii, although that move was not supported by many other Japanese papers in Hawaii. That four-page triweekly evening paper was short lived; it stopped publishing in 1912.
 

ほのる々新聞 ( Honolulu News) 1902 July 31

Scope and Contents note

The Honoruru Shinbun was published triweekly by Honoruru Shinbunsha, led by Yoshigorō Kimura. It served as community paper to provide practical information to the Japanese community in Hawaii. It was succeeded by Hawai Nichi Nichi Shinbun (The Hawaiian-Japanese Daily Chronicle) in 1903 after Hanzō Tsurushima assumed the president's position. Kimura remained with the renamed newspaper as chief editor.
box 4, online digital

ほのる々新聞 ( Honolulu News) 1931 July 2

Scope and Contents

The Honoruru Shinbun was published triweekly by Honoruru Shinbunsha, led by Yoshigorō Kimura. It served as community paper to provide practical information to the Japanese community in Hawaii. It was succeeded by Hawai Nichi Nichi Shinbun (The Hawaiian-Japanese Daily Chronicle) in 1903 after Hanzō Tsurushima assumed the president's position. Kimura remained with the renamed newspaper as chief editor.
 

實業之布哇 ( Jitsugyo no Hawaii) 1913-1941

Scope and Contents note

The Jitsugyō no Hawai, a monthly industrial magazine, was first published by Tōyama Sadako and edited by her husband Tetsuo Tōyama in 1911. The quality was respected and the magazine was popular, receiving articles contributed by many prominent Japanese leaders in Hawaii. The magazine featured specific practical articles related to farming and conducting business in Hawaii and its industrial conditions. The Jitsugyō no Hawai also featured articles on political, economic, and social issues at that time and published a special issue welcoming the Japanese navy to Hawaii in 1929. Tetsuo Tōyama was interned during World War II.
box 13, online digital

實業之布哇 ( The Jitsugyo no Hawaii) 1913 August, 1914 January, April, August, November, 1915 February, March, August, November, 1916 August-September, 1917 January-February

Scope and Contents

The Jitsugyō no Hawai, a monthly industrial magazine, was first published by Tōyama Sadako and edited by her husband Tetsuo Tōyama in 1911. The quality was respected and the magazine was popular, receiving articles contributed by many prominent Japanese leaders in Hawaii. The magazine featured specific practical articles related to farming and conducting business in Hawaii and its industrial conditions. The Jitsugyō no Hawai also featured articles on political, economic, and social issues at that time and published a special issue welcoming the Japanese navy to Hawaii in 1929. Tetsuo Tōyama was interned during World War II.
box 14, online digital

實業之布哇 ( The Jitsugyo no Hawaii) 1917 March-April, June, September, October, December, 1918 January-March, July, September-October, 1919 January, March, November

Scope and Contents

The Jitsugyō no Hawai, a monthly industrial magazine, was first published by Tōyama Sadako and edited by her husband Tetsuo Tōyama in 1911. The quality was respected and the magazine was popular, receiving articles contributed by many prominent Japanese leaders in Hawaii. The magazine featured specific practical articles related to farming and conducting business in Hawaii and its industrial conditions. The Jitsugyō no Hawai also featured articles on political, economic, and social issues at that time and published a special issue welcoming the Japanese navy to Hawaii in 1929. Tetsuo Tōyama was interned during World War II.
box 15, online digital

實業之布哇 ( The Jitsugyo no Hawaii) 1932 July, September, 1934 October, 1935 June-December, 1937 January-May

Scope and Contents

The Jitsugyō no Hawai, a monthly industrial magazine, was first published by Tōyama Sadako and edited by her husband Tetsuo Tōyama in 1911. The quality was respected and the magazine was popular, receiving articles contributed by many prominent Japanese leaders in Hawaii. The magazine featured specific practical articles related to farming and conducting business in Hawaii and its industrial conditions. The Jitsugyō no Hawai also featured articles on political, economic, and social issues at that time and published a special issue welcoming the Japanese navy to Hawaii in 1929. Tetsuo Tōyama was interned during World War II.
box 16, online digital

實業之布哇 ( The Jitsugyo no Hawaii) 1937 July-December, 1938 January-April, 1941 January

Scope and Contents

The Jitsugyō no Hawai, a monthly industrial magazine, was first published by Tōyama Sadako and edited by her husband Tetsuo Tōyama in 1911. The quality was respected and the magazine was popular, receiving articles contributed by many prominent Japanese leaders in Hawaii. The magazine featured specific practical articles related to farming and conducting business in Hawaii and its industrial conditions. The Jitsugyō no Hawai also featured articles on political, economic, and social issues at that time and published a special issue welcoming the Japanese navy to Hawaii in 1929. Tetsuo Tōyama was interned during World War II.
box 10, online digital

實業之布哇 ( The Jitsugyo no Hawaii) 1937 June 1, 1938 May 8-December 16, 1939 January 6-December 21, 1940 January 5-December 27, 1941 January 3-December 5

Scope and Contents

The Jitsugyō no Hawai, a monthly industrial magazine, was first published by Tōyama Sadako and edited by her husband Tetsuo Tōyama in 1911. The quality was respected and the magazine was popular, receiving articles contributed by many prominent Japanese leaders in Hawaii. The magazine featured specific practical articles related to farming and conducting business in Hawaii and its industrial conditions. The Jitsugyō no Hawai also featured articles on political, economic, and social issues at that time and published a special issue welcoming the Japanese navy to Hawaii in 1929. Tetsuo Tōyama was interned during World War II.
 

加哇新報 ( The Kauai Shinpo) 1938-1941

Scope and Contents note

The  Kawai Shinpō, initially published by Torajirō Fukunaga in 1904, was a weekly newspaper in Kauai. The paper consisted of two pages each of Japanese and English sections. Fukunaga was later affiliated with the newspaper the  Hawai Shinpō in Honolulu; Uichi Fujita was the publisher. Similar to the  Hawai Shinpō, the  Kawai Shinpō opposed the first major plantation strikes and was considered pro-management and, thus inviting criticism from its rival Japanese papers. It continued to publish, however, until 1942.
box 5, online digital

加哇新報 ( The Kauai Shinpo) 1938 January-December, 1939 January-December

Scope and Contents

The Kawai Shinpō, initially published by Torajirō Fukunaga in 1904, was a weekly newspaper in Kauai. The paper consisted of two pages each of Japanese and English sections. Fukunaga was later affiliated with the newspaper the Hawai Shinpō in Honolulu; Uichi Fujita was the publisher. Similar to the Hawai Shinpō, the Kawai Shinpō opposed the first major plantation strikes and was considered pro-management and, thus inviting criticism from its rival Japanese papers. It continued to publish, however, until 1942.
box 6, online digital

加哇新報 ( The Kauai Shinpo) 1940 January 1-October 29, 1941 March 4-June 10, June 24, July 29

Scope and Contents

The Kawai Shinpō, initially published by Torajirō Fukunaga in 1904, was a weekly newspaper in Kauai. The paper consisted of two pages each of Japanese and English sections. Fukunaga was later affiliated with the newspaper the Hawai Shinpō in Honolulu; Uichi Fujita was the publisher. Similar to the Hawai Shinpō, the Kawai Shinpō opposed the first major plantation strikes and was considered pro-management and, thus inviting criticism from its rival Japanese papers. It continued to publish, however, until 1942.
 

馬哇レコード ( Maui Record) 1938-1941

Scope and Contents note

The Maui Rekōdo, begun by Nagao Ōtsuka in Maui in 1916, advocated permanent settlement of the Japanese in Hawaii, assimilation of the second generation into the United States, and a peaceful US-Japan relationship. The paper opposed the 1920 strike and supported the government policy in the Japanese-language school dispute. An English section was added in 1928. Similar to its rival paper Maui Shinbun, a large section of the paper was allocated to advertisements. The rest of the paper consisted of editorials, local news, articles, and other stories.
box 3, online digital

馬哇レコード ( Maui Rekōdo) 1938 January-1940 April 30

Scope and Contents

The Maui Rekōdo, begun by Nagao Ōtsuka in Maui in 1916, advocated permanent settlement of the Japanese in Hawaii, assimilation of the second generation into the United States, and a peaceful US-Japan relationship. The paper opposed the 1920 strike and supported the government policy in the Japanese-language school dispute. An English section was added in 1928. Similar to its rival paper Maui Shinbun, a large section of the paper was allocated to advertisements. The rest of the paper consisted of editorials, local news, articles, and other stories.
box 4, online digital

馬哇レコード ( Maui Rekōdo) 1941 May 3-December 9

Scope and Contents

The Maui Rekōdo, begun by Nagao Ōtsuka in Maui in 1916, advocated permanent settlement of the Japanese in Hawaii, assimilation of the second generation into the United States, and a peaceful US-Japan relationship. The paper opposed the 1920 strike and supported the government policy in the Japanese-language school dispute. An English section was added in 1928. Similar to its rival paper Maui Shinbun, a large section of the paper was allocated to advertisements. The rest of the paper consisted of editorials, local news, articles, and other stories.
 

馬哇新聞 ( Maui Shimbun) 1938-1941

Scope and Contents note

The Maui Shinbun, founded by Kinjirō Yokogawa, in Wailuku, Maui, in 1906, was a semiweekly newspaper. The paper expanded significantly after being taken over by Satosuke Yasui. The English section was added in 1928; the paper ceased publishing in 1941. Taking a conservative editorial policy, the paper remained neutral in the issues of the 1920 plantation strike and the Japanese-language schools. Both the Maui Shinbun and its rival the Maui Rekōdo relied heavily on advertisements to fund the papers.
box 7, online digital

馬哇新聞 ( Maui Shimbun) 1938 January-December

Scope and Contents

The Maui Shinbun, founded by Kinjirō Yokogawa, in Wailuku, Maui, in 1906, was a semiweekly newspaper. The paper expanded significantly after being taken over by Satosuke Yasui. The English section was added in 1928; the paper ceased publishing in 1941. Taking a conservative editorial policy, the paper remained neutral in the issues of the 1920 plantation strike and the Japanese-language schools. Both the Maui Shinbun and its rival the Maui Rekōdo relied heavily on advertisements to fund the papers.
box 8, online digital

馬哇新聞 ( Maui Shimbun) 1939 January-December, 1940 January-1941 December

Scope and Contents

The Maui Shinbun, founded by Kinjirō Yokogawa, in Wailuku, Maui, in 1906, was a semiweekly newspaper. The paper expanded significantly after being taken over by Satosuke Yasui. The English section was added in 1928; the paper ceased publishing in 1941. Taking a conservative editorial policy, the paper remained neutral in the issues of the 1920 plantation strike and the Japanese-language schools. Both the Maui Shinbun and its rival the Maui Rekōdo relied heavily on advertisements to fund the papers.
 

日本週報 ( Japanese Weekly News) 1893 February 6

Scope and Contents note

The  Nihon Shūhō, first published in 1892 by Nihon Shūhōsha in Honolulu, was arguably the oldest Japanese newspaper in Hawaii. Bun'ichirō Onome, superintendent of the Immigration Bureau in Hawaii, was manager and editor and criticized the Immigration Bureau for exploiting Japanese government contract laborers. It was mimeographed and published weekly. After a few editions, it was succeeded by  Hawai Shūhō ( Hawaii Weekly).
box 16, online digital

日本週報 ( Japanese Weekly News) 1893 February 6

Scope and Contents

The Nihon Shūhō, first published in 1892 by Nihon Shūhōsha in Honolulu, was arguably the oldest Japanese newspaper in Hawaii. Bun'ichirō Onome, superintendent of the Immigration Bureau in Hawaii, was manager and editor and criticized the Immigration Bureau for exploiting Japanese government contract laborers. It was mimeographed and published weekly. After a few editions, it was succeeded by Hawai Shūhō (the Hawaii Weekly).
 

週刊布哇新報 ( The Weekly Hawaii) 1941

Scope and Contents note

The Shūkan Hawai Shinpō (the Weekly Hawaii) continued the Hawai Shinpō in 1941. The English titles vary depending on the issues. The editor was Masao Sogawa.
box 9, online digital

週刊布哇新報 ( The Weekly Hawaii) 1941 March 8-22 April 5-June 21 July 5-September 20 October 4-25 November 8-29

Scope and Contents

The Shūkan Hawai Shinpō (the Weekly Hawaii) continued the Hawai Shinpō in 1941. The English titles vary depending on the issues. The editor was Masao Sogawa.
 

Voice of Labor 1935-1939

Scope and Contents note

The  Voice of Labor was a weekly newspaper published during 1935–39 to serve the working class in Hawaii. The title of the Japanese section was the  Rōdōsha no koe. The editors were C. Paxton (1935–Jan. 1938) and J. Hall (Apr. 1938–39).
box 12, online digital

Voice of Labor 1935 December 2, 1936 January 6, May 16, July 27, 1938 November 3-December 30

Scope and Contents

The Voice of Labor was a weekly newspaper published during 1935–39 to serve the working class in Hawaii. The title of the Japanese section was the Rōdōsha no koe. The editors were C. Paxton (1935–Jan. 1938) and J. Hall (Apr. 1938–39).
box 7, online digital

Voice of Labor 1936 August 3-December, 1939 January 5-19, February 2-24, March 17-31, April 7, 28, May 12, 26, June 8-22, July 6

Scope and Contents

The Voice of Labor was a weekly newspaper published during 1935–39 to serve the working class in Hawaii. The title of the Japanese section was the Rōdōsha no koe. The editors were C. Paxton (1935–Jan. 1938) and J. Hall (Apr. 1938–39).
 

布哇新報(アロハニュース) ( The Hawaii Shinpo Aloha News) 1912 April 12

Scope and Contents note

The Aloha News is a special edition of the  Hawai Shinpō, initially issued in magazine format in 1894, was published by a group of Japanese men, including Chūzaburō Shiozawa and Editor Bunnosuke Shimizu, who is credited for making the newspaper a daily typeset paper after he acquired ownership. It was temporarily renamed to the  Kazan ( Volcano) in 1895. The newspaper changed hands twice before it was reacquired in 1900 by Shiozawa, one of the founders and a well-established journalist in Hawaii. The  Hawai Shinpō was the only Japanese daily paper at that time. Later Sometarō Shiba (Sheba) became the editor and opposed the first major plantation strike in 1909, thus inviting bullying by rival papers. The  Hawai Shinpō, however, was purchased by strike leaders to promote the 1920 great plantation strike, after which it began facing financial difficulties. In 1926, it stopped publishing daily and was then continued by  Shūkan Hawai Shinpō ( The Weekly Hawaii).
box 12, online digital

布哇新報(アロハニュース) ( The Hawaii Shinpo (Aloha News)) 1912 April 14

Scope and Contents

The Aloha News is a special edition of the Hawai Shinpō, initially issued in magazine format in 1894, was published by a group of Japanese men, including Chūzaburō Shiozawa and Editor Bunnosuke Shimizu, who is credited for making the newspaper a daily typeset paper after he acquired ownership. It was temporarily renamed to the Kazan (Volcano) in 1895. The newspaper changed hands twice before it was reacquired in 1900 by Shiozawa, one of the founders and a well-established journalist in Hawaii. The Hawai Shinpō was the only Japanese daily paper at that time. Later Sometarō Shiba (Sheba) became the editor and opposed the first major plantation strike in 1909, thus inviting bullying by rival papers. The Hawai Shinpō, however, was purchased by strike leaders to promote the 1920 great plantation strike, after which it began facing financial difficulties. In 1926, it stopped publishing daily and was then continued by Shūkan Hawai Shinpō (The Weekly Hawaii).
 

向上 ( The Kojyo) 1939-1940

Scope and Contents note

The Kōjō, meaning progress, was published by the Kona Buddhist Advancement Club at the Daifukuji Mission in Kona on the island of Hawaii. The Daifukuji Mission, now named the Daifukuji Soto Mission, is a Sōtōshū Zen Buddhist temple. The paper primarily consisted of articles related to Zen Buddhist teachings and temple activities. The temple still operates.
box 12, online digital

向上 ( The Kojyo) 1939 June 25, 1940 February 15

Scope and Contents

The Kōjō, meaning progress, was published by the Kona Buddhist Advancement Club at the Daifukuji Mission in Kona on the island of Hawaii. The Daifukuji Mission, now named the Daifukuji Soto Mission, is a Sōtōshū Zen Buddhist temple. The paper primarily consisted of articles related to Zen Buddhist teachings and temple activities. The temple still operates.
 

日布時事 ( The Nippu Jiji) 1918 October 1-28

Scope and Contents note

The  Nippu Jiji was one of the two major Japanese newspapers in Hawaii (the other is  Hawaii Hōchi) with a wide readership among Japanese migrant workers. The  Nippu Jiji played a pivotal role in social movements in Hawaii's Japanese community. It was initially published as the  Yamato (1895–96), later as  Yamato Shinbun (1896–1906) before being renamed the Nippu Jiji (1906–42) under the leadership of Yasutarō Sōga; it later became  Hawaii Times (1942–85). An English section was begun in 1919.
box 7, online digital

日布時事 ( The Nippu Jiji) 1918 October 1-28

Scope and Contents

The Nippu Jiji was one of the two major Japanese newspapers in Hawaii (the other is Hawaii Hōchi) with a wide readership among Japanese migrant workers. The Nippu Jiji played a pivotal role in social movements in Hawaii's Japanese community. It was initially published as the Yamato (1895–96), later as Yamato Shinbun (1896–1906) before being renamed the Nippu Jiji (1906–42) under the leadership of Yasutarō Sōga; it later became Hawaii Times (1942–85). An English section was begun in 1919.
 

布哇密教 ( Hawaii Mikkyo) 1941 March 1 June 1 October 1

Scope and Contents note

The  Hawai Mikkyō was published quarterly by Shingonshū Hawai Kyōku Honbu, with editor Fuji Tanaka at Shingonshū Betsuin-nai hakkōjo. The paper featured teachings of Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi), the founder of one of the major Japanese Buddhism schools known as Shingonshū.
box 12, online digital

布哇密教 ( Hawaii Mikkyo) 1941 March 1 June 1 October 1

Scope and Contents

The Hawai Mikkyō was published quarterly by Shingonshū Hawai Kyōku Honbu, with editor Fuji Tanaka at Shingonshū Betsuin-nai hakkōjo. The paper featured teachings of Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi), the founder of one of the major Japanese Buddhism schools known as Shingonshū.
 

教團時報 ( Buddhist Child) 1941 March – October

Scope and Contents note

The Kyōdan Jihō was a monthly newsletter published by the umbrella organization of the Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist temples in Hawaii, the Honpa Honganji Mission of Hawaii. The paper primarily consists of Buddhist teachings and temple activities; the English section is titled the Buddhist Child. The temples were shut down on December 8, 1941, after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Honpa Honganji currently publishes the e-newsletters Headquarters Update Newsletters.
box 12, online digital

教團時報 ( Buddhist Child) 1941 March-October

Scope and Contents

The Kyōdan Jihō was a monthly newsletter published by the umbrella organization of the Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist temples in Hawaii, the Honpa Honganji Mission of Hawaii. The paper primarily consists of Buddhist teachings and temple activities; the English section is titled the Buddhist Child. The temples were shut down on December 8, 1941, after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Honpa Honganji currently publishes the e-newsletters Headquarters Update Newsletters.
 

布中タイムス ( High School Times) 1941

Scope and Contents note

The  Fuchū Taimusu, a high school newspaper published by Hawai chū-Jo Gakkō Kōyūkai Bungeibu, featured school activities, alumni news, and moral teachings. The school was established by the Honpa Honganji (Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism temples in Hawaii). The paper was printed at Nippu Jijisha.
box 12, onsite digital

布中タイムス ( High School Times) 1941 March-June September 10 October-November

Scope and Contents

The Fuchū Taimusu, a high school newspaper published by Hawai chū-Jo Gakkō Kōyūkai Bungeibu, featured school activities, alumni news, and moral teachings. The school was established by the Honpa Honganji (Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism temples in Hawaii). The paper was printed at Nippu Jijisha.

Conditions Governing Access

Onsite access only; accessible on Stanford wifi.
 

がくゑん ( Gakuen) 1941 June 6

Scope and Contents note

The  Gakuen was a school newspaper published by Waipafu Gakuen Kōyūkai Bungeibu on the island of Hawaii that primarily featured school activities and articles by its students.
box 12, onsite digital

がくゑん ( Gakuen) 1941 June 6

Scope and Contents

The Gakuen was a school newspaper published by Waipafu Gakuen Kōyūkai Bungeibu on the island of Hawaii that primarily featured school activities and articles by its students.

Access

Onsite access only; accessible on Stanford wifi.
 

布哇プランテーションクロニクル ( Hawaii Plantation Chronicle) 1941

Scope and Contents note

The Hawai Purantēshon Kuronikuru ( Hawaii Plantation Chronicle) was a monthly English and Japanese bilingual plantation newspaper, encouraging Japanese and Japanese Americans in Hawaii to return to soil and engage in agriculture. The editor was Gen'ichi Ōkubo of Hawai Shōgyōsha. The paper was short-lived and lasted from May 1941 until the outbreak of WWII. Okubo also published the Hawai Sandi Nyūsu ( Hawaii Sunday News).
box 4, online digital

布哇プランテーションクロニクル ( Hawaii Plantation Chronicle) 1941 May 31 June 30

Scope and Contents

The Hawai Purantēshon Kuronikuru (Hawaii Plantation Chronicle) was a monthly English and Japanese bilingual plantation newspaper, encouraging Japanese and Japanese Americans in Hawaii to return to soil and engage in agriculture. The editor was Gen'ichi Ōkubo of Hawai Shōgyōsha. The paper was short-lived and lasted from May 1941 until the outbreak of WWII. Okubo also published the Hawai Sandi Nyūsu (Hawaii Sunday News).
 

Labor Review of Hawaii 1921

Scope and Contents note

The  Labor Review of Hawaii was a weekly newspaper published by the Honolulu Central Labor Council. The multilingual paper, primarily in English, also included articles in Hawaiian, Japanese, and Tagalog (a language of the Philippines); it was first issued by the newly formed central body of trade unions in Hawaii in 1921. Original materials located in Box 7.
box 7, online digital

Labor Review of Hawaii 1921 April 19, 26, May 3, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 31, September 6, September 13, September 20, September 27, October 4

Scope and Contents

The Labor Review of Hawaii was a weekly newspaper published by the Honolulu Central Labor Council. The multilingual paper, primarily in English, also included articles in Hawaiian, Japanese, and Tagalog (a language of the Philippines); it was first issued by the newly formed central body of trade unions in Hawaii in 1921.
 

Maco Breeze 1941-1942

Scope and Contents note

The Maco Breeze, first issued in August 1940, was a monthly plantation newspaper in English and Illocano (a language of the Philippines) put out by the management of the Maui Agricultural Company. The editor was M. Shishido.
box 12, online digital

Maco Breeze 1941 April-September, November, 1942 February-March, June, August, October, and December

Scope and Contents

The Maco Breeze, first issued in August 1940, was a monthly plantation newspaper in English and Illocano (a language of the Philippines) put out by the management of the Maui Agricultural Company. The editor was M. Shishido.
 

Maui News 1928

Scope and Contents

Maui News is an English-language conservative paper with strong backing from sugar plantation managers.
box 17

Maui News Special Edition: Complimentary to the Japanese Community of Maui Occasion Enthronement H.M. Hirohito 1928 November 10

Access

Not yet digitized. Originals may not be used without permission of the Archivist.