The 27th annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii drew tens of thousands to Ala Moana Beach Park on Memorial Day.The theme of “Many rivers, one ocean,” is symbolic of both the lanterns and the water ...

The city is ready to welcome once again the yearly Toro Nagashi festival, organized by the Japanese Friendship Garden (JFG ... made in honor of those who are no longer with us. Floating lanterns, also ...

Participants placed lanterns Monday onto the water at the 27th Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawaii at Ala Moana Regional Park.

The area is a no-fly zone for floating lanterns due to the risk of fires affecting the densely populated residential area nearby. The tourist was identified as Hirano T, 31 years old, a Japanese ...