GATHERING FOR THE START OF THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM Contestants for queen of the 51st Cherry Blossom Festival were introduced yesterday at the Japanese Cultural Center in Moiliili.

STOPPING IN AT ALOHA TOWER

FL MORRIS / FMORRIS@STARBULLETIN.COM The Spanish navy training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano, in port at Aloha Tower Pier 9, was open for public tours yesterday. Sailor Ana Gonzalez walked across the deck past one of four massive masts.