Signs of Hawaiian Life – June 8, 2025

During a visit to Yokohama, Japan, Honolulu travelers Janice Kaneshiro, Sandy Ogawa, Toby Baker and Bev Baker felt close to home when they stepped into Kahiko, a “Hawaiian goods” store.

Kaneohe resident Ruby Saito and her grandson T.J. Goodin, who was stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy, spotted Kauai Poke in Trieste, Italy, where poke bowls, dim sum and bubble tea are on the menu. Photo by Jeri Goodin.

World travelers Diane Murata, of Aiea, and son Scott Shigeoka snapped a selfie at Haus of Poke in Palm Springs, Calif. “My son and I came upon this restaurant prior to our leaving for Italy to meet my daughter Kimberly Shigeoka for a family trip!” said Muraoka. Selfie by Shigeoka.



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