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In October, Wendy Takeuchi, Sharyl Smith and Cyn Asao visited the Spam Museum in Austin, Minn.
Photo by a passerby.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – December 26, 2021

Dec. 26, 2021

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Sylvia Gushi of Honolulu found the Ohana, a sushi bar and grill, while in Seattle in September. Photo by Steven Gushi.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – December 19, 2021

Dec. 19, 2021

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On a trip to Paris in September, Theresa Strange of Moiliili spotted the WePok restaurant, which specializes in poke bowls. Photo by Gary Strange.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – December 12, 2021

Dec. 12, 2021

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While exploring Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands in September, Mary Bergmann of Kailua discovered this directional signpost in the small island town of Hvar, with its yellow arrow pointing toward Honolulu.
Photo by John Young.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – December 5, 2021

Dec. 5, 2021

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Waikiki resident Nellie Lee visited her old neighborhood in Garmisch, Germany, in August, where she discovered Shaka Burgerhouse, which had replaced a McDonald’s. Photo by JR Holt.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – Nov. 28, 2021

Nov. 28, 2021

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Honolulu resident Kirk Nakamoto discovered A Taste of Hawaii restaurant in Pocatello, Idaho, in August. The owners, who are originally from Hawaii, are pictured on the mat behind him. Photo by Helen Nakamoto.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – November 21, 2021

Nov. 21, 2021

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While visiting Las Vegas for a wedding in September, Dennis Kihara and Isaac Hugh spotted a Hawaii license plate hanging on the wall of Viet Noodle Bar, a pho restaurant. Photo by Kanani Kihara.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – November 14, 2021

Nov. 14, 2021

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Aiea resident Michelle Ebalaroza Kawano spotted the Waikiki clothing store while vacationing in Kusadasi, Turkey, in August. Photo by Bruce Kawano.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – November 6, 2021

Nov. 7, 2021

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From left, Alyssa, Amanda and Lisa Giang satisfied their cravings for local-style food at 808 Grinds Hawaiian Cafe while taking Amanda to college at Pacific University in Portland, Ore., in August. Photo by Thuan Giang.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – October 31, 2021

Oct. 31, 2021

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During an August visit to Zion National Park, Sallie Chong of Honolulu stopped for lunch in Saint George, Utah, and found an outpost of Kahala Coffee Traders. Photo by Peter Chong.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – Oct. 24, 2021

Oct. 24, 2021

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While on a cruise through Alaska’s Inside Passage, Honolulu residents Rod and Lauren Saunders discovered a shave ice shop while exploring Ketchikan, Alaska, in August. Photo by Lori Ann Saunders.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – October 17, 2021

Oct. 17, 2021

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In August, Honolulu resident Stan Sano spotted Maui Jewelers while at the Meadows Mall in Las Vegas.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – October 10, 2021

Oct. 10, 2021
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In July, Honolulu resident Harvey Harlowe Hukari spotted Pupukea, a restaurant that specializes in poke, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – October 3, 2021

Oct. 3, 2021

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While visiting Dallas in August, Theresa Strange of Moiliili enjoyed some ono “local” grinds at Aloha Hawaiian BBQ. Photo by Dawrl Shepherd.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – September 26, 2021

Sept. 26, 2021

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Daniel P. Mahi of Pearl City discovered some aloha at a restaurant in Sasebo, Japan, while on a trip traveling around the country with his Aunt Jackie in November 2019. Photo by Jackie Erickson.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – September 19, 2021

Sept. 19, 2021

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While visiting Oklahoma City with his wife, Lynn, Jon Young of Mililani spotted Waikiki, an apparel store at the Penn Square Mall, in August. Photo by Lynn Young.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – September 12, 2021

Sept. 12, 2021

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While visiting family in June, Mililani residents Grant and Anya Hubbard satisfied their craving for a taste of home when they stopped at Poke City in downtown Denver. Photo by Michael Hubbard.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – September 5, 2021

Sept. 5, 2021

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Kaneohe residents Kyle and Tracie Perry snapped a selfie in front of the Aloha restaurant in San Pedro, Belize, in July.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – August 29, 2021

Aug. 29, 2021

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In March, Honolulu resident Dave Erdman, from left, Sakai City Mayor Masahiro Hashimoto and Tamae Erdman snapped a photo in front of the Aoi Cafe Hawaii in Sakai City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Erdman said Sakai City is a friendship city with Honolulu. The cafe serves local-style Hawaii food and desserts. Photo by Sakai City mayor’s staff photographer.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – Aug. 22, 2021

Aug. 22, 2021

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While celebrating a wedding anniversary and visiting friends and family during a multistate trip in June, Kailua resident Michael Acebedo spotted a sign for Hawaiian Shaved Ice in the small town of Paintsville, Ky. Photo by Shari Lynn.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – August 15, 2021

Aug. 15, 2021

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While visiting family in Haughton, La., in July, Lee and Beverly Munson of Kapolei sampled fare from Sione Maumalanga’s Ono Hawaiian Grill food truck. Maumalanga, originally from Oahu, lives in Shreveport, La., where he has built a following. Beverly wrote, “The food was truly ONO!” Photo courtesy of by Beverly Munson.

Signs of Hawaiian Life – August 8, 2021

Aug. 8, 2021

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