Generations of stories from Hawaiʻi’s Japanese community are now just a click away. The Hawaii Hochi and The Hawaiʻi Herald—two trusted voices for our community—have been digitized and included in the prestigious Hoji Shimbun Digital Collection, hosted by the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

Founded in 1912, the Hawaii Hochi has long been a vital source of news for Hawaiʻi’s Japanese-speaking community, covering issues from plantation life to international politics. In 1980, The Hawaiʻi Herald began publishing in English to serve younger generations while continuing the mission of community storytelling.

Now, decades of articles, editorials, and cultural moments are searchable online. The Hoji Shimbun Collection brings together historic Japanese American newspapers from across the U.S., and the inclusion of Hawaiʻi’s titles ensures our island voices are part of the broader narrative of Japanese immigrant history.

This achievement was made possible by a partnership between Hawaii Hochi Ltd., the Japanese American National Library, and the Hoover Institution.

As we move into the future, San Times proudly carries the torch—continuing the legacy of informing, connecting, and celebrating Hawaiʻi’s Japanese community.

🔗 Explore the collection at: https://hojishinbun.hoover.org