Arts + Culture Why We Eat Mochi on New Year’s in Hawaiʻi The soft, chewy traditional Japanese rice cake is a tasty way to celebrate the new year. by Jackie Kojima
Arts + Culture 8 Foods to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Honolulu This weekend marks the start of the Chinese New Year, known around the world as Lunar New Year. by Jackie Kojima
Best of Blog The 5 Best Farm Tours on Hawaiʻi Island Here’s a ranked list of the best farm tours on Hawaiʻi Island, according to our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. by Jackie Kojima
Best of Blog The 5 Best Poke Shops on Kauaʻi Find out where your favorite cubed raw fish dish on the Garden Isle ranked in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. by Jackie Kojima
Best of Blog The 5 Best Hotels for Families on Oʻahu If you’re looking for family-friendly accommodations, here are the five that topped our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. by Jackie Kojima
Adventure The 5 Best Snorkeling Spots on Kauaʻi Our readers have voted on Kauaʻi’s best underwater views in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. by Jackie Kojima
Arts + Culture How We Celebrate Girls’ Day in Hawaiʻi The story behind this ancient Japanese custom—and a mochi recipe, too. by Jackie Kojima
Food Find Handcrafted Japanese Shochu in Oʻahu’s Surfing Town of Haleʻiwa Hawaiian Shochu Co. uses Hawaiian sweet potatoes to make the beloved distilled spirit. by Jackie Kojima
Activities 7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Hawaiʻi From picnicking at your favorite park to watching a movie under the stars, these ideas can raise the romance in your relationship. by Jackie Kojima
Food Foodland Opens a New Eatery for Poke Lovers on Oahu Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland will feature freshly made Hawaii-style poke, locally inspired dishes and local beers in Kakaako. by Jackie Kojima
Family What To Do on a Rainy Day in Hawaii Don’t despair: There are ways to enjoy the Islands, even on cloudy days. by Jackie Kojima
Oʻahu Find out How This Popular Soap is Made on Oahu’s North Shore The North Shore Soap Factory offers 30-minute tours of its factory and shop in Waialua. by Jackie Kojima