Nisshodo and Fujiya: The Stories Behind Honolulu’s Last Remaining Legacy Mochi Shops
Two modest shops anchor Honolulu’s mochi scene, one over 100 years old. This Girls’ Day, we’re retelling their stories.
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Booksellers Show Love for Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
What to read this Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i for adults and keiki to learn about and celebrate the Hawaiian language.
Vote Now: Best of HONOLULU Family 2026
Nominate your favorite services, shops, restaurants and more! Voting ends Feb. 28, 2025.
Vote for the 2026 Best of HONOLULU
Your opinion matters. Now through Feb. 28, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 80 categories.
Chinatown Through A Lens
It’s edgy, vibrant, dynamic and diverse, and that’s what makes it a focal point for many of our city’s street photographers.
The Best Dentists in Hawai‘i
HONOLULU Magazine helps you find the dentist you need, whether it’s for a routine checkup or more specialized work. Everyone on this list comes highly recommended by other dentists, who know the work of fellow professionals.
Will Restaurants Ever Be the Same?
Reduced hours, higher prices, QR codes and a shift toward small, casual concepts: Our dining scene is in flux. Ten longtime restaurateurs tell us what’s happening.
The Local Queen that Dethroned a Kouign Amann from France
I only indulged in the kouign amann while in Brittany, France, where it originated—until I tasted a local version that kicked it to the curb.
Can Hawai‘i Grow Rice Again?
UH Mānoa and the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology explore Hawai‘i’s rice farming potential.
Two Young Filipinas, Matched on the National Marrow Donor Program, Are Now Blood Sisters
Mariel Tadena in Hawai‘i was a marrow donor for Nicole Fabela in California; since then, the two have been forever entwined by the gift of life.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Locally Designed Floral Pieces
Instead of gifting short-lived roses, make the Valentine’s Day feels last with wearable pieces of floral art.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in February 2026
Celebrate African American culture through films, have a roaring good time at Punahou Carnival, welcome the Lunar New Year and more.
