America has a fine tradition of whales’ tales. Our favorite is about Essex, a whaling ship that operated out of Nantucket, Massachusetts. On a whale-hunting foray into the southern Pacific Ocean, the 21-man crew found itself in troubled waters when … Continued
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The One and Only Kamaka Ukulele
Stories of Aloha by Jocelyn Fujii [From Spirit of Aloha, February 1997] Brothers Fred and Sam Kamaka, second and third from left, carry on the ukulele business begun by their father, Sam Kama Sr. Working with them are Sam Jr.’s son … Continued
Day Trip by Boat with Trilogy Excursions
Imagine this: you are on Maui, a paradise known for its illustrious waterfalls, bamboo forests, black and red sand beaches, and of course Haleakala. Once you have traversed the 59 bridges and 620 curves of the Hana Highway (and back … Continued
Exploring the Battleship Missouri – Mighty Mo
For the United States, World War II began on December7, 1941, when a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor sank or damaged 21 naval vessels. For the world, WWII ended on Sep. 2, 1945, when Japanese forces surrendered on board the … Continued
Fly Through History at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
Dec. 7, 1941, is a day that will live in infamy in the American spirit. On that day the United States was drawn into World War II when Japanese pilots launched a surprise air raid at Pearl Harbor. From the … Continued
Fine Wine Finds
Stories of Aloha by Jocelyn Fujii FINE WINE FINDS [From Spirit of Aloha, July 1995] Who would have thought that Fujioka Super Market in Haleiwa, a three-generation family business that began as a plantation store, would become the Napa Valley … Continued
Rainbow Over Kapahulu
Stories of Aloha by Jocelyn Fujii RAINBOW OVER KAPAHULU [From Spirit of Aloha, February 1996] Islanders returning from the Mainland often declare that the first thing they want when they land in Honolulu is a bowl of chili or a teriyaki-beef … Continued
Tiki Style Lives at La Mariana
Stories of Aloha by Jocelyn Fujii TIKI STYLE LIVES AT LA MARIANA [From Spirit of Aloha, October 1996] Try to find a spot more evocative, more nostalgic, than La Mariana Restaurant & Bar, a South Seas oasis at water’s edge, … Continued
