Food
#CatChat: Manju and Moiliili Fest
When I heard that the reverend at the Moiliili Hongwanji Mission makes his own manju, I had to meet him. Turns out, there’s a lot more to Rev. Earl Ikeda than manju!… Read More
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#CatTravels: Quick jaunt to Kona
Growing up, I wasn’t a huge fan of Kona. I used to dread the drive from Hilo — yes, I never flew into Kona until I was in college — and when we got… Read More
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#CatTravels: Daytripping in Odawara, Hakone
One of the things I love about Japan — and no, not the tonkatsu ramen or strange Kit Kat flavors — is how easy and convenient it is to take daytrips to other… Read More
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Maui Revisited, Day 1
Last summer I went to Maui with my mom for an eating frenzy that I swore I’d never repeat. Then I booked a trip to the Valley Isle — only to return to… Read More