Traditions — Saturday, April 17, 2010 2:00
Hawaii Traditions Doggie Ringer T-shirt
Things that Entertained Us: The Ice Palace
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 2:00
Share I was 12 and my gloved fingers worked clumsily to lace up the skates that seemed cemented on my feet. For the first time in my life I could see my breath—so cold was the air—I gave my laces one last tug and slid nervously onto the ice to experience this new-to-me-phenomena called ice [...]

Hawaii Traditions Impulse Tote
Saturday, April 3, 2010 2:00
Share Looking for a nice strong and stylish bag to carry all your things in? Carry it all in this attractive Hawaii Traditions Impulse Tote bag.

Music of the Islands: A New Hawaii Traditions Series on Hawaiian Music
Thursday, April 1, 2010 2:00
Share “Music is what feelings sound like.” – Unknown Author This quote captures the power of music. To feel music is to have experienced life in its many particulars. Music is a powerful trigger of emotions, taking us back to a time and place where life changing events rocked our world (no pun intended). Music [...]

Hawaii Traditions: Good Eats at Bon Dance
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 2:00
Share Bon Dances celebrate the season of the dead, it’s said that’s when the spirits of their ancestors return to visit. It’s a Japanese Buddhist tradition that has evolved over a century, offerings range from barbecue sticks and shaved ice, to some specialty items such as Konganji Temple’s teriyaki grilled corn.

Hawaii Traditions Standard Apron
Saturday, March 27, 2010 2:00
Share One of the things that local people love to do is hibachi on the weekends and invite friends over to party. Why not stay clean while cooking with this Hawaii Traditions Standard Apron.

Hawaii Traditional Game: Jan Ken Po
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 2:00
Share “Junk Cannah Po! I cannah show! Junk Cannah Po! I cannah show!” Originally, thought to have started in China this simple children’s game made its way over to Kyushuu, Japan in 1642. In Japan, “ken” means “fist”, and thus, Jan Ken Po is a fist or hand game played most commonly by two people. [...]
Hawaii Traditional Snack: Kakimochi
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:00
Share “Kakimochi” or “mochi crunch” is the local term for what Japanese nationals call senbei. The term “arare” is in reference to the bite-sized kakimochi like the sakura, yakko, and hot kakidane shaped pieces. The term “senbei” is in reference to the large, circular pieces of kakimochi but regardless of size, shape, and taste (sweet [...]

For the Keiki & Ohana: Bishop Museum
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:00
Share Through the eyes of my children, as well as my work here at Hawaii Traditions, I am rediscovering Hawaii in unexpected ways. Having been born and raised here, with only a few short jaunts to other locales, it is humbling to realize how little I actually know of this truly special place and culture. [...]

Hawaii Traditions Logo Sticker T-shirt
Saturday, March 13, 2010 2:00
Share St. Patty’s Day is almost here! Get yourself a Hawaii Traditions Logo Sticker T-shirt, traditions, value and culture hawaii style.

