“Omang”
Hans Hornbostel had been longing to satisfy his craving for an “omang.” Perhaps the perilous journey he had had crossing...
Theirs was the longest transoceanic crossing of their time. The ancestors of the Marianas used their navigation and sailing prowess to build a settlement in the remote islands of the Pacific.
Hans Hornbostel had been longing to satisfy his craving for an “omang.” Perhaps the perilous journey he had had crossing...
Amidst the fervent endeavors of a dedicated historic preservation group, a relic from the Japanese era met its demise at...
In the heart of the Pacific, the Northern Mariana Islands are poised for the emergence of a flourishing heritage tourism...
In an emotional return to her ancestral roots, 79-year-old Imako Saito of Tokyo, originally hailing from prewar Saipan, embarked on...
In a public lecture on Saipan in the Northern Marianas years ago, local historian Don Farrell delved into the complexities...
On October 2, 2013, the federal court approved a settlement agreement in the Betty Johnson case. U.S. District Court for...
A century before Himawari became a preeminent Japanese inn-restaurant in Garapan, there was Saipan Kaku. In a daring move just...
As the editor of Island Locator, I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in 2008 to meet and interview the renowned World...
In the realm of dental modification, a shared legacy connects Pre-Latte Chamorros, Vikings, and Native Americans, unveiling a practice that...