My Favorites

I need to liven things up.  I often write about issues, legislation, and my philosophy of life, but I also have fun.  So here is an entry of some of my favorite things in life.  More to come later!
My Favorites:Month: The month of December is my favorite because it is a festive time.  Besides, my birthday [...]

Everything Will Be Okay

I dedicate this entry to all of you feeling sad.  
Cherish all your loved ones.  Enjoy all your favorite memories.   Look forward to many more wonderful memories.  Hold close all the positive things in your life and don't focus on the negative.  Work hard on the things you have control over and try to accept the things you have [...]

I Wish Everyone Happiness!

In my five years as an elected official in politics, I have met so many people of all types of backgrounds and personalities.  There is so much energy that gravitates towards politics, good and bad.  There are people sincerely trying to better our state.  Then there are people who complain and blame.  Sure, in a [...]

Three Prayers to Better Ourselves

I ask all of us to make three prayers to improve ourselves that will send shockwaves of good energy that will better our community and world.
First, pray to your teacher or teachers that taught you compassion.
Second, pray to your ancestors, even those you never met.  We are who we are because of them.  Thank your ancestors and [...]

Helping Others

We should make an effort to help others.  Try to save others even if you can't save yourself.

Peace Day 2007

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported Peace Day 2007.  Mahalo to the Peace Day 2007 Committee for everything.  It was a memorable and meaningful event.

Rep. Karamatsu speech for Peace Day 2007

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu
Speech for Peace Day Hawaii 2007
 

It has been an exciting journey in establishing Peace Day Hawaii as state law.  This designated day encourages citizens to practice and celebrate peace.  We can all do this by doing kind acts everyday or getting involved in organizations that are determined to make our community and [...]

Achieving peace starts with each one of us

Posted on: Friday, September 21, 2007

 
COMMENTARYAchieving peace starts with each one of us
 

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Expressions of peace

By Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu

Today, Hawai'i becomes the very first state to celebrate Peace Day. Tonight's inaugural event for this annual celebration shows our state's commitment to promoting peace programs, improving international relations and increasing educational awareness of peace. Every year, [...]

Peace Day Hawaii 2007 on September 21st

The Peace Day Committee, which I am chair of has planned an event to commemorate Hawaii's first Peace Day on Friday, September 21, 2007.  It should be an exciting  day.
Peace Day Forum (Hosted by Spark M. Matsunaga Institute For Peace)Date: Friday, September 21, 2007Time: 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.Location: Hawaii State Capitol auditorium
Peace Day Ceremony (Hosted [...]

Shinnyo-en Dream #2

I woke up on the morning of Monday, September 17, 2007 from another dream regarding Shinnyo-en.  This time a cute Japanese girl who I believe was from Japan was guiding me in the teachings of Shinnyo-en.