Helpful Hiro, wife Lillian relish community service

By Michael Tsai

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Apr 17, 2012

~~<p>When Hiroyuki Ito has something meaningful to express —&ensp;his friendship, his appreciation, his wish for a speedy recovery — he often does so with a gift every bit as rare and delightful as the spirit with which it is offered.</p>
<p>"Green eggplant," Hiro says, watching eagerly as his guest unpacks a gift bag of homemade and homegrown goodies. "It looks young but it's already ripe."</p>
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When Hiroyuki Ito has something meaningful to express — his friendship, his appreciation, his wish for a speedy recovery — he often does so with a gift every bit as rare and delightful as the spirit with which it is offered.

"Green eggplant," Hiro says, watching eagerly as his guest unpacks a gift bag of homemade and homegrown goodies. "It looks young but it's already ripe." Login for more...