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Sip and shop in Waikīkī, level up your photography skills, taste sake, snack on new eats, geek out at a sneaker fest and more.

After 21 Years, Mitch’s Sushi Just Opened Izakaya Mitch’s Next Door

Yonpachi Is a New Star Among Honolulu’s Udon Shops

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