Day 4 Hilo to Hokkaido — Otaru
I woke up feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep on a comfortable futon. We headed to our private dining room to enjoy a Japanese style breakfast. After breakfast, we headed off to… Continue reading
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Day 3 Hilo to Hokkaido — Sapporo to Otaru
Our group hired a driver to take us to Otaru and will be leaving Keio Plaza Sapporo Hotel. We are staying at a ryokan in Otaru for two nights. I woke up early… Continue reading
Day 2 Hilo to Hokkaido — Furano and Biei
Despite going to bed at around 1ish, my strong body clock still got me up around 5 a.m. My roomies slept in a bit longer so while they slept, I did some work… Continue reading
Day 1 Hilo to Hokkaido—Sapporo, Here we Come!
We started our trip on a Thursday from Hilo International Airport. We saw friends at the airport who were headed to Boston. I asked my friend’s teenage son to take our picture and… Continue reading
Girlfriend Trip to Hokkaido — What to pack?
My friends and I decided to take a trip to Japan. Since it is summer, we wanted to avoid the humidity that is expected in Tokyo so we decided to go to Hokkaido… Continue reading
Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips
One Saturday, my daughter wanted a sandwich from Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack. I wasn’t quite in the mood for a sandwich and right next door is Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips. It used… Continue reading
When Brother Visits Hilo
My brother and his family came to Hilo to help celebrate Steven’s graduation from Hilo High School. We had a great time hanging out with my nephew Max! After the graduation ceremony, we… Continue reading
Sunset, Stars, and Glow Golf at Makani Golf Club
You know the golf course in Pu’uanahulu you see on the makai side of the road that is near the beautiful jacaranda trees? Near Pu’u Lani and Pu’u Wa’a Wa’a? That golf course… Continue reading
Wine and Grindz at Seaside with LOLA
Ryan from Kadota Liquor worked with Rene Ahu from Young’s Market, Colin from Seaside Restaurant, and Seth Cripe, winemaker at LOLA Wines to offer a 6 course dinner of “local style” grindz paired… Continue reading
Maui for our last state track tournament.
This year the Hawaii High School Athletic Association State Track Tournament was on Maui this year so we decided to attend to cheer on my son at his last track tournament of his… Continue reading