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A time for renewal

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL
CTY NEW YEAR BLESSING- 01012015- People gathered at Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha in Kalihi for blessings on New Years Day. The Japanese tradition, called Hatsumode, occurs during the first three days of the New Year and ensures happiness, health, prosperity and protection to those who are blessed. Honolulu Star-Advertiser photo by Cindy Ellen Russell
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL
CTY NEW YEAR BLESSING- 01012015- People gathered at Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha in Kalihi for blessings on New Years Day. The Japanese tradition, called Hatsumode, occurs during the first three days of the New Year and ensures happiness, health, prosperity and protection to those who are blessed. Honolulu Star-Advertiser photo by Cindy Ellen Russell
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CTY OMAMORI- 01012015- Pam Igarashi is a volunteer who helps with the omamori at Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha in Kalihi. Igarashi is pictured holding a variety of omamori which people purchase for good luck, protection, health and prosperity. Honolulu Star-Advertiser photo by Cindy Ellen Russell