Bits of Aloha

Fukubukuro in Hawaiʻi: New Year’s Shopping Craze

Fukubukuro in Hawaiʻi: New Year’s Shopping Craze

Japan’s fukubukuro New Year’s tradition has transformed Hawaiʻi, with crowds flooding Ala Moana Center for lucky bag deals and cultural ritual.

Fukubukuro in Hawaiʻi: New Year’s Shopping Craze

Japan’s fukubukuro New Year’s tradition has transformed Hawaiʻi, with crowds flooding Ala Moana Center for lucky bag deals and cultural ritual.

Top Hawaii Trends of 2026: What Locals Need to Know

Top Hawaii Trends of 2026: What Locals Need to ...

From sober-curious bars to climate-adaptive living, these are the five Hawaii trends shaping local life, culture, and business in 2026.

Top Hawaii Trends of 2026: What Locals Need to ...

From sober-curious bars to climate-adaptive living, these are the five Hawaii trends shaping local life, culture, and business in 2026.

Honolulu NYE Fireworks: Aliamanu Tragedy to Safer 2025

Honolulu NYE Fireworks: Aliamanu Tragedy to Saf...

After the deadly Aliamanu blast on NYE 2024, Hawaiʻi tightened fireworks laws, boosted enforcement, and changed habits—reshaping NYE 2025.

Honolulu NYE Fireworks: Aliamanu Tragedy to Saf...

After the deadly Aliamanu blast on NYE 2024, Hawaiʻi tightened fireworks laws, boosted enforcement, and changed habits—reshaping NYE 2025.

Lāhainā’s Recovery Journey: Housing, Tourism & Business

Lāhainā’s Recovery Journey: Housing, Tourism & ...

Explore how Lāhainā is rebuilding after the 2023 wildfires—housing efforts, tourism revival, business challenges, and pathways to resilient recovery.

Lāhainā’s Recovery Journey: Housing, Tourism & ...

Explore how Lāhainā is rebuilding after the 2023 wildfires—housing efforts, tourism revival, business challenges, and pathways to resilient recovery.

Snorkeling Oʻahu’s West Side: Electric Beach to Makaha

Snorkeling Oʻahu’s West Side: Electric Beach to...

Explore Oʻahu’s west side snorkeling and diving—Electric Beach, Makua, Makaha, the Mahi shipwreck, and Makaha Caverns—Hawaiʻi’s wild ocean frontier.

Snorkeling Oʻahu’s West Side: Electric Beach to...

Explore Oʻahu’s west side snorkeling and diving—Electric Beach, Makua, Makaha, the Mahi shipwreck, and Makaha Caverns—Hawaiʻi’s wild ocean frontier.

Oʻahu’s North Shore: The Seven Mile Surfing Miracle

Oʻahu’s North Shore: The Seven Mile Surfing Mir...

Explore Oʻahu’s North Shore and the legendary “Seven Mile Miracle”—a stretch of world-class surf breaks, golden beaches, and timeless Hawaiian culture.

Oʻahu’s North Shore: The Seven Mile Surfing Mir...

Explore Oʻahu’s North Shore and the legendary “Seven Mile Miracle”—a stretch of world-class surf breaks, golden beaches, and timeless Hawaiian culture.