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Today’s Show: Aloha!

Nick — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:01:44 +0000

Aloha Everyone, thank you for tuning in to ManoaDNA’s Discover Aloha Radio show on 79.5 Radio-i in Nagoya, Japan.

For about a year now, ManoaDNA has been privileged to bring you our weekly show from 11:00am to 1:00pm, every Sunday. We have tried to put together a show that showcases Hawai’i, its music and its people. We have been very blessed to have some of Hawai’i's greatest people on our show, and hopefully you have learned something in the process.

Today is a sad day, because ManoaDNA’s Discover Aloha radio show will say its final Aloha. Radio-i will be the first radio station, in the history of Japan, to close its doors and shutdown production. As a part of the Radio-i family, ManoaDNA’s Discover Aloha radio show will close down as well today at 1:00pm.

On behalf of the entire crew that helped make ManoaDNA’s Discover Aloha Radio Show a success, thank you very much for all your support. Hopefully, in some form, we will be back soon. But until then, Aloha!

Final “Discover Aloha” radio show …

Dad — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:00:50 +0000

Aloha, everyone! Next Sunday, Sept. 26th, will be ManoaDNA’s last “Discover Aloha” radio show on Radio-i. Sadly, Radio-I will be going off the air, marking the first time in Japanese radio history that a station will be giving up its license. We’ve always wanted to be a part of history, but not this way! More importantly, however, I wanted to sincerely thank all of you listeners for the great support you’ve given Nick, Alex, and I! I hope that someday we’ll be able to return to the airwaves once again to bring you ManoaDNA’s Hawai’i, but until then … Mahalo, and a hui hou! “D”

At the Kahala Hotel

Nick — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:00:12 +0000

Today on “Discover Aloha With ManoaDNA” I head over to the Kahala Hotel in the Waialae are of O’ahu.

A sort of secluded hotel, the Kahala has recently changed owners and attitude. Previously known by many other names, the newly named Kahala Hotel may have the same look, but the feel of the hotel has gone back to its roots, regaining the nostalgic feel of old Hawai’i.

If you get a chance, at least go and check it out. They have a great buffet for Sunday brunch (the reason I was there) and secluded beach access well worth the stay.

“Nick Reports” is a section of the segment “Manoa DNA Reports” featuring weekly reports from each of Manoa DNA (Dad, Nick & Alex). Featured on Manoa DNA’s radio show, “Discover Aloha,” “Manoa DNA Reports” showcases different highlights from Hawai’i and Manoa DNA. For more information about “Manoa DNA’s Discover Aloha” radio show, visit the show’s website, or tune into 79.5 Radio-i (Nagoya, Japan) every Sunday from 11:00-13:00 (11a-1p).

Sheraton Waikiki

Nick — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:48:16 +0000

The view from the Sheraton Waikiki is beautiful. I am stunned every time because, as a local living in Hawai’i, I always think, “Waikiki is not real Hawai’i.” But it is. It really is. It’s beautiful.

The Sheraton sits right on Waikiki beach and has a great view overlooking Diamond Head. With a recent renovation and new styling, the Sheraton has raised the bar among Waikiki hotels.

Discover Aloha radio – 6/27

Dad — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:30:37 +0000

Aloha, listeners! Today on our “Discover Aloha!” radio show, we talked about our top 5 reasons to visit Hawai’i which included activities, music, clothes, mana or spirit, and our perennial favorite – food! We also had a great Talk Story segment with Kellen Paik, one half of the duo Kupa’oa, followed by Alex’s Live Reports from the 50th State Fair where he saw an interesting pig race! I hope you guys enjoyed our show .. please tune in again next Sunday for another segment of “Discover Aloha!” with ManoaDNA!

Mahalo, “D”

Discover Aloha! Radio – May 16th

Dad — Sun, 16 May 2010 01:30:46 +0000

Today on our Discover Aloha radio show, I talked about our brand new CD, “EVOLUTION” which is set to make it’s debut here in Hawai’i this summer. I just listened to the mastered copy of it and damn, it sounds GOOD! I think a lot of you will definitely notice a much more mature MDNA sound and style … after all, it’s been 3 years since our last CD! Anyway, I hope you all will check it out – you won’t be disappointed! We also had part 2 of last week’s talk story segment with our good friend and mentor, Roy Sakuma, where we reminisced about the early years of MDNA … great memories, Roy! Our top 5 Favorites were the best places to get grinds on the North Shore …

Aloha!

Discover Aloha – May 9th

Dad — Sun, 09 May 2010 01:30:33 +0000

Today on our DISCOVER ALOHA! radio show, I mentioned that this past Wednesday, May 5th, was Boy’s Day here in Hawai’i (Children’s Day in Japan, Cinco de Mayo in Mexico). In celebration of Boy’s Day here in Hawai’i, koi or carp flags are seen flying everywhere and many homes and businesses have the traditional samurai warrior helmets on display. This local custom must have evolved from the early Japanese immigrants who came over to work on the sugar plantations. We also talked about our 5 favorite things to do at the beach, with my favorite being stand-up paddling! We also had a wonderful “talk story” segment with our dear friend and former manager, Roy Sakuma, so I hope you guys were able to listen in this morning!

We also want to say “mahalo” to one of our listener’s, Ayako, for emailing us! I hope you enjoyed the Hamamatsu Festival!

Aloha,”D”

Radio – 5/2

Dad — Sun, 02 May 2010 01:30:02 +0000

Takashi Ichikura, CEO of Hawai'i Tourism Japan

On today’s DISCOVER ALOHA! radio show, I talked about two of my favorite body surfing beaches here on Oahu – Makapu’u and Sandy beaches. We also had a nice talk story segment with Takashi Ichikura (see pic), who is the executive director of Hawai’i Tourism Japan, the organization which has been instrumental in bringing ManoaDNA to Japan for the past 3 years. Mahalo, Ichikura-san! Also included in today’s show was our top 5 favorite places to eat fried rice, with Likelike Drive Inn getting the top spot.

Our radio show, MANOADNA – DISCOVER ALOHA!, is currently broadcasted out of Radio-I in Nagoya so a lot of you will not be able to listen in if you’re outside of the Nagoya area. We apologize for this and hope that the show will be available in your area soon!

Radio Report – Health Bar

Alex — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:00:48 +0000

So I discovered the Health Bar a couple of years ago but kind of forgot about it until a couple of weeks ago. Now I go allllll the time! The Health Bar is located on Monsarrat Avenue by Diamond Head and it is a cool little restaurant that serves healthy foods daily. I usually get either the Acai Bowl, or the Ahi Wrap. Both are sooooooo good and I could eat them every day! The pictures below are of my Acai bowl.
If you are in town and want to try some good tasting health food, please stop by the Health Bar and I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Na Hoku Festival

Dad — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 01:30:46 +0000

Hey, it’s the “D”! On today’s DISCOVER ALOHA! radio show, I talked about the first annual Na Hoku Festival which comes up at the end of May. This 4-day celebration of Hawai’i's music and its artists centers around the Na Hoku Hanohano music awards, Hawai’i's version of the Grammys. And although our CD, “EVOLUTION”, is not eligible for nomination this year, we will still be participating in the festival so you can check out our website for details. We also had a great talk story segment with Tony Conjugacion and were treated to a live radio performance by the Great One! For those of you who are familiar with the local seasoning called li hing powder, we recommended our top 5 favorite food snacks that go well with li hing.