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For Japan’s Hawaii lovers, a changing relationship with the Aloha State

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                                Hawaii has been a popular destination for many in Japan who enjoy the culture and cuisine of the islands. Patrons picked up their orders at a Hawaiian food restaurant at a subway station in Tokyo in August.
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KEVIN KNODELL / KKNODELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Hawaii has been a popular destination for many in Japan who enjoy the culture and cuisine of the islands. Patrons picked up their orders at a Hawaiian food restaurant at a subway station in Tokyo in August.

KEVIN KNODELL / KKNODELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Ryoji and Motoko Soranaka are the owners of Ogo’s Cafe in Tokyo. When they opened their restaurant, Ryoji Soranaka said the goal was to make authentic Hawaii-style meals.
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KEVIN KNODELL / KKNODELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Ryoji and Motoko Soranaka are the owners of Ogo’s Cafe in Tokyo. When they opened their restaurant, Ryoji Soranaka said the goal was to make authentic Hawaii-style meals.

KEVIN KNODELL / KKNODELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Hawaii has been a popular destination for many in Japan who enjoy the culture and cuisine of the islands. Patrons picked up their orders at a Hawaiian food restaurant at a subway station in Tokyo in August.
KEVIN KNODELL / KKNODELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
                                Ryoji and Motoko Soranaka are the owners of Ogo’s Cafe in Tokyo. When they opened their restaurant, Ryoji Soranaka said the goal was to make authentic Hawaii-style meals.