First Photo: Halia Marks, 3, gets into the Japanese spirit while running toward Ryder Ah Sam, 4, on Saturday afternoon at the Maui Matsuri on the University of Hawaii Maui College campus. The annual event celebrating Japanese culture included entertainment, dancing, food, kite flying, crafts and games.

Second Photo: Hilo taiko drummers Chad Nakagawa and Lauren Tatsuno of Taishoji Taiko perform Saturday. Nakagawa is the group’s artistic director. Tatsuno was making her last performance with the group before moving to Oahu.