After The Hawai‘i Herald closed in December 2023 after 43 years of sharing Japanese American stories in Hawaii, former editors Jodie Chiemi Ching and Kristen Nemoto Jay and former staff writer Summer Nakaishi felt there were still more stories to be told. Through a friend, Ching was able with Zentoku Foundation president Mark Nakakihara to create a digital platform to continue where The Hawai‘i Herald left off. 

We present The San Times, an online journal that honors the three generations – Sansei, Yonsei, and Gosei – who are now responsible for keeping the values and traditions of our Issei and Nisei ancestors alive and to continue telling Japanese American stories for the future generations to learn from. The San Times will be a resource for anyone wanting to learn more about our community, featuring videos, pictures, and stories about the past, present, and future. 

Thank you for being here, and stay tuned for more!