Derelict lots spur calls for harsher penalties

Genshiro Kawamoto already has paid $38,000 in fines, but his Kahala neighbors want him to do more

By Rosemarie Bernardo

~~<p>Resident Denise Jackson, who regularly strolls down Kahala Beach with her dog, Sasha, is disturbed by the sight of overgrown weeds that blanket a vacant oceanfront lot.</p>
<p>"This is disastrous," said Jackson as she stood on the fine, sandy beach, looking at the parcel owned by Japanese real estate tycoon Genshiro Kawamoto. "The guy needs to take control of his property. He has the money. I don't understand why he can't do anything."</p>
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Resident Denise Jackson, who regularly strolls down Kahala Beach with her dog, Sasha, is disturbed by the sight of overgrown weeds that blanket a vacant oceanfront lot.

"This is disastrous," said Jackson as she stood on the fine, sandy beach, looking at the parcel owned by Japanese real estate tycoon Genshiro Kawamoto. "The guy needs to take control of his property. He has the money. I don't understand why he can't do anything." Login for more...