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)
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Japanese Hawaiian Newspaper Collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library
& Archives
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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 Chronicle,
Hawai 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.