Tokyo Hula -
pacific heartbeat

Today it is estimated there are nearly 2 million people dancing hula in Japan - a figure greater than the entire population of Hawai'i. TOKYO HULA examines how tourism, economics, and a love for all things Hawaiian have fueled this cultural phenomenon by focusing on the personal stories of Japanese teachers who have started their own schools and Hawaiian master teachers who are now living and teaching in Japan.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1004

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About Pacific Heartbeat:

Running the gamut from enlightening documentaries to musical showcases, the anthology series PACIFIC HEARTBEAT draws viewers into the heart, mind and soul of Pacific Island culture.

Episodes: "Na Mele: Jerry Santos", "Splinters", "Road to the Globe" and "Na Loea: The Masters."

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Thu, May 15	9:00 P.M.	Loimata, The Sweetest Tears NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 16	1:00 A.M.	Loimata, The Sweetest Tears NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 16	9:00 A.M.	Loimata, The Sweetest Tears NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 16	4:00 P.M.	Loimata, The Sweetest Tears NH World (11.3)
Sun, May 18	2:00 A.M.	Loimata, The Sweetest Tears NH World (11.3)
Sun, May 18	10:00 A.M.	Loimata, The Sweetest Tears NH World (11.3)
Sun, May 18	6:00 P.M.	Loimata, The Sweetest Tears NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 19	2:00 P.M.	Ola Hou - Journey to New York Fashion Week NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 19	3:00 P.M.	Island Cowgirls NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 19	4:00 P.M.	Daughters of the Waves NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 20	2:00 P.M.	High Tide, Don't Hide NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 20	3:00 P.M.	Hawai'i's Precious Resources NH World (11.3)
Thu, May 22	9:00 P.M.	The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 23	1:00 A.M.	The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 23	9:00 A.M.	The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu NH World (11.3)
Fri, May 23	4:00 P.M.	The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu NH World (11.3)