HONOLULU Fashion Week 2016 Highlights
Highlights from HONOLULU Fashion Week 2016.
Highlights from HONOLULU Fashion Week 2016.
On the Street with the Toyota 86
Sponsored A street legend is reborn. Janae takes the track-proven, street-ready 2017 Toyota 86 out for a spin. Successor to the celebrated Toyota AE86, the 2017 Toyota 86 comes with a 6-speed transmission, a Boxer-Four engine, revised differential, and paddle shifters. Here’s Janae’s rundown on the new 2017 Toyota 86. For more information about the Toyota 86 visit toyotahawaii.com.
President Obama, Japan Prime Minister Abe Make Historic Appearance at Pearl Harbor
President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe emphasize power of reconciliation.
President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe emphasize power of reconciliation.
Doko Ga Hokkaido: Hakodate market
After the rest of the group dispersed to other parts of Japan or went home to Hawaii, I headed to south Hokkaido to the famous port town of Hakodate. Since it was one of the first of only five Japanese ports that was available to the Western world, you’ll find a lot of American, British, French, and Russian influences, but most…
There’s a New Coral Reef Fish Named After President Barack Obama
Meet the president’s fishy side.
Meet the president’s fishy side.
6 Ideas For Impressive Last-Minute Gifts
Fake it since you didn’t make it (the deadline before Christmas, that is).
Fake it since you didn’t make it (the deadline before Christmas, that is).
Enter to win a cut and style from Clips HI salon
Sponsored Three stylists with over 20 years of experience opened Clips HI, a new salon on the second floor of McCully Shopping Center in October. Offering full-service cuts, colors, treatments, styles, highlights and more, the modern salon is now accepting appointments and walk-ins for both men and women seeking a great haircut at a reasonable price. Clips HI McCully Shopping…
Fat Kid Friday: Churro waffles
– Concept and title by Brandon Lee – Video by Sho Niimura Fat Kid Friday is a video series spotlighting exuberant dishes across Oahu. Crazy, ginormous or over-the-top luxe, these are the broke-the-mouth dishes we push across the table and tell our friends, “Try this. TRY IT.” It began, as many Fat Kid discoveries do, with an Instagram photo. The…
Highlights from Pearl Harbor’s 75th Anniversary
Watch a recap video of the Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Commemoration.
Watch a recap video of the Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Commemoration.
6 things I learned from ‘Mifune: The Last Samurai’ + your chance for free tickets
Mifune in SAMURAI TRILOGYI have samurai blood in me. At least that’s what my mother tells me. Her ancestors were land owners so that meant they were samurai. But if there’s one thing I learned after watching the new documentary “Mifune: The Last Samurai,” opening this Friday, Dec. 9 at Consolidated Theatres Kahala, it’s this: I would have made a…
9 Incredibly Powerful Moments from Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
The 75th anniversary of the attack on O‘ahu provided drama, emotion, surprise and even some humor
The 75th anniversary of the attack on O‘ahu provided drama, emotion, surprise and even some humor
Let it snow!…on Maui
Maui children marveling at the indoor snowfall. There’s been snow storms on Mauna Kea, but did you know it’s been snowing in Kahului? I got to visit Queen Kaahumanu Center last weekend to check out their holiday snow show in their center promenade, and was overwhelmed at the community support. As someone who does mall promos on Oahu (for my…
Skate in a Winter Wonderland at Ward Village’s Open-Air Ice Rink
Warm up with hand-crafted hot cocoa and espresso drinks from Kopé Coffee, play trivia and pau hana on the ice at Hawai‘i’s only outdoor ice skating rink.
Warm up with hand-crafted hot cocoa and espresso drinks from Kopé Coffee, play trivia and pau hana on the ice at Hawai‘i’s only outdoor ice skating rink.
Doko Ga Hokkaido: Sapporo eats, part 2
We wrapped up the group travel part of the trip with Doko Ga TV by exploring a few historic spots in Sapporo … and, of course, getting some last bites in. Sapporo Clock Tower. Before I show you the spots near JR Sapporo Station, I’ll just mention the Sapporo Clock Tower. In all my travels to Hokkaido, this was the first…
South Shore Market is Your One-Stop Shop for Holiday Gifts
A new shopping and dining experience has arrived at Ward Village with 18 locally owned shops.
A new shopping and dining experience has arrived at Ward Village with 18 locally owned shops.
Fat Kid Friday: the Heavy D and Royale with Cheese
Fat Kid Friday is a video series spotlighting exuberant dishes across Oahu. Crazy, ginormous or over-the-top luxe, these are the broke-the-mouth dishes we push across the table and tell our friends, “Try this. TRY IT.” Burgers are like people – they come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you prefer them piled a mile high with toppings and sauces or…
HIFF review: Foodie films you don’t want to miss
For many, the Hawaii International Film Festival is not only known for great films, it is also synonymous with great food. This year, HIFF features a pair of foodie films that should not be missed. It would be best to eat before seeing either of them, because you’ll be leaving the theater ravenous if you don’t. Bittersweet Wednesday, Nov. 8,…
Catching up with Kristi Yamaguchi
Sponsored There’s no doubt champion figure skater and Olympic Gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi is a busy gal. A full-time mom to two young daughters and wife to Stanley Cup champion Bret Hedican, we’re amazed how she manages to juggle her Always Dream Foundation, a clothing line and authoring children’s books, all while splitting her time in Hawaii and California. We…
“Moana” Star Auli‘i Cravalho is Not Your Average Disney Princess
Warning: This conversation with “Moana” star Auli‘i Cravalho may blow any preconceptions of a “Disney Princess” out of the water.
Warning: This conversation with “Moana” star Auli‘i Cravalho may blow any preconceptions of a “Disney Princess” out of the water.
HIFF is coming: 15 top picks + Win tickets to opening night
20151023_Moonlight_D08_C1_K1_0121.tifSponsored The 36th annual Hawaii International Film Festival runs Nov. 3-13 and as always, there’s a great and varied selection of amazing films from Asia, the Pacific, North America and Europe. How do you pick what to see out of nearly 150 choices? It wasn’t easy, but we made a cheat sheet. Here are our top picks for action flicks,…
10 Last-Minute, Hawai‘i-Inspired Halloween Costume Ideas for Procrastinators
Forget about dressing as Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton this year. We’ve got plenty of inspiration for great costumes in our own backyard—and we’re not talking hula girls or demigods.
Forget about dressing as Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton this year. We’ve got plenty of inspiration for great costumes in our own backyard—and we’re not talking hula girls or demigods.
Our Picks: 13 Must-See Movies at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Listen up, film buffs! The 36th annual festival runs Nov. 3–13 at Dole Cannery and other venues around town.
Listen up, film buffs! The 36th annual festival runs Nov. 3–13 at Dole Cannery and other venues around town.
Dinner at Bloomingdale’s: Forty Carrots starts monthly Salon Series
Jon Matsubara is a culinary Jedi Master in the kitchen of Forty Carrots at Bloomingdale’s Ala Moana. He is able to transport you back in time to dishes of your past, except reinvented with new combinations of ingredients you’ve probably never had before. That right there is not only Jedi mind trickery, it’s talent. Artist Ashley Huang and chef Jon…
13 Insanely Scary Movies That Freaked Out HONOLULU Magazine Staffers
These horror movies kept HONOLULU staffers awake. Add these movies to your watch list if you’re looking for a good scare.
These horror movies kept HONOLULU staffers awake. Add these movies to your watch list if you’re looking for a good scare.
