FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii in Moiliili hosted a New Year Festival yesterday. Masato Baba, a member of the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble, beat a drum while bent over backward.

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Island-style fun as seen through the camera’s eye

Celebration of culture

A Japanese festival
welcomes 2003 in style

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM Megan Aina tried her hand at kumihimo, a Japanese braiding technique used primarily for making kimono belts.

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM Grace Nakahashi performed kenbu, or sword dancing.

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM At left, Kikaida, star of a popular Japanese action show on KIKU-TV, made an appearance and was available for photos.