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Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kawaii Kon returns to Hawaii Convention Center for 20th anniversary
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kawaii Kon is back and bigger and better than ever to celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Hawaii Convention Center. 'Once in a lifetime opporunity:' ʻAuana by Cirque Du Soleil hosts open casting call The experience aims to unite fans of anime and pop culture. WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live with a preview of everything attendees can expect this upcoming weekend. Event Administrator Angel Rumbaoa gave all the details of this year's festivities and provided a preview of the latest virtual reality experiences with Jeff Baz. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Fans of all ages are invited to Kawaii Kon 2025 from Friday, March 14 to Sunday, March 16. Registration is available through Kawaii Kon's website or attendees can purchase a badge on-site with cash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kawaii Kon 2025: Top 10 to do, see, experience
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kawaii Kon 2025 is coming to Honolulu in March, and it's packed with exciting events for anime fans, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the scene, this convention at the Hawai'i Convention Center will be the setting that offers something for a list of top 10 things to check out! Meet your favorite voice actors, including stars from popular anime like One Piece, Spy x Family, My Hero Academia and Baldur's Gate 3. Some guests include: Baldur's Gate 3 voice actors: Neil Newbon, Jennifer English and others. One Piece voice actors: Colleen Clinkenbeard, Luci Christian and Sonny Strait. Spy x Family voice actors: Alex Organ and Natalie VanSistine. My Hero Academia voice actors: Clifford Chapin, David Matranga and Justin Briner. Enjoy panels from industry legends, like Hirokatsu Kihara, who worked on My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service, and Daisuke Ban, famous for Android Kikaider. Enjoy musical concert performances by musicians who will bring exciting energy to the event. TOKYO DEN-NOU. ASH DA HERO. Miura Ayme. TAKERU. from20. HELLO GLOOM; Show off your best costume and compete in the thrilling cosplay contests. There will also be a Cosplay Guest, Sparkle Stache, who will offer expert tips. Find unique anime artwork, collectibles and plenty of anime merchandise. This gives you the opportunity to support independent artists and grab some cool new items to take home. Join in the fun with video game tournaments or explore free-play areas where you can enjoy tabletop games and video games with fellow fans. There are both casual and competitive experiences available. Relax in the Manga Library and enjoy reading thousands of manga titles. It's the perfect way to unwind and dive into your favorite stories. Participate in interactive cultural activities. Learn about Japanese traditions, art and history through fun and engaging workshops. Don't miss fashion guests like Gloomy Bear and Hyper Core, who will showcase trendy anime-inspired styles. Kawaii Kon 2025 will be held from March 14-16 at the Hawai'i Convention Center in Honolulu. It's a great way to kick off spring break. This is an all-ages experience. Kawaii Kon 2025 promises to be a memorable experience for fans of all ages. From exclusive guest appearances to cosplay contests, games and live performances, this convention is packed with everything an anime fan could want. You can click for more information. Click to follow Kawaii Kon on Instagram. Be sure to register now and get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of anime and pop culture in Hawaiʻi. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 Kawaii Kon was founded in 2005 and is Hawaiʻi's largest anime convention that's dedicated to celebrating Japanese animation, culture and fandom. The convention is hosted each year at the Hawai'i Convention Center where it features panels, guests, cosplay, gaming and more for fans of all ages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Farm-to-Table breakfast initiative brings apple bananas to schools
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii public schools have been serving banana sheet pancakes for breakfast, made with locally grown apple bananas as part of the state's ongoing farm-to-school program aimes at promoting food sustainability and supporting local farmers while improving student health. The effort aligns with Act 175, which seeks to enhance student wellness and boost the local economy. Throughout February, cafeterias statewide had the chance to serve the locally inspired dish, made with Hawaii apple bananas, which are the most commonly grown variety in the state. Hawaii Gov. Green meets with Trump in D.C. Kāneʻohe Elementary was one of 92 schools participating, serving an estimated 2,135 pounds of apple bananas. 'The pancakes were really good, probably one of the best breakfasts I've had here,' said Beau Makua, a fourth grader at Kāneʻohe Elementary. 'I'm probably going to get another one after this.' Kawaii Kon 2025: Top 10 to do, see, experience Fifth grader Logan Park shared similar enthusiasm. 'I think it was the best breakfast we've had here. The pancakes and the local bananas made it taste so good,' Park said. 'Local bananas are the best!' Local parents are also praising the initiative. The 10 most spoken languages in Hawaiʻi Marian Clark, a Kāneʻohe Elementary parent, expressed her approval of the use of locally sourced ingredients. 'I love that it's local. It's better, it tastes better, and it's just all around coming from our land,' Clark said. 'It's so nice to see schools incorporating things like this now.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The Department of Education continues to work with local vendors to expand the use of fresh local produce in schools, aiming to bring more Hawaii-grown foods to the table on a regular basis. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
