Signs of Hawaiian Life – May 11, 2025

Hee Jung Park of Honolulu flashed a shaka in Flagstaff, Ariz., next to the Wicked AZ Coffee sign that includes a shaka in its logo. The shop promises to “deliver wickedly good coffee with outstanding service and lightning speed.” Photo by Park’s husband, Will Borden.

While visiting Sun Selco, a historic shopping center in Fukuoka, Japan, four curious Honolulu travelers stopped in at Mahalo Store, which sells Hawaii-themed merchandise. The store’s owner, center, posed for a picture with Richard Chun, left, Cynthia Chun, Marilyn Kim and Clayton Kim. Photo by a store worker.

While on a trip to Hamburg, Germany, Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes of Makawao, Maui, were surprised to find a tasty reference to their home: Maui Poke Guys, which they documented with a snapshot taken by a restaurant customer.



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