Discover Culture

Explore stories that dive into the local communities and culture of Hawaiʻi.

A writer delves into the complicated legacy of Kyuzo Toyama, a statesman hailed as the “father of Okinawan emigration.”
A fashionable tapestry that blends art, culture, and tradition, aloha wear represents the islands’ early days of global trade.
At House Without A Key, inspired by Earl Derr Biggers’ murder mystery novel of the same name, a writer basks in nostalgia for what once was.
At Kakuman Shikki, the tradition of Ryūkyūan lacquerware lives on in pieces that balance timeless beauty with modern-day function.
Halekulani’s emblematic kiawe tree has borne witness to 130 years of storied history.
Through their collective effort, the women of Kijōka honor a craft of remarkable beauty, philosophy, and craftsmanship.