Happy June everyone!  It’s already June 2nd in Japan, so this is a little late for them, but HAPPY JUNE nonetheless! Last week we started a online video series called, “At Home With ManoaDNA.”  The goal of this show is to share our weekly experiences via video and allow you all to get a glimpse [READ MORE]

Private show at Lulus tonight, so everything is fancy!

After work one night, I decided to leave my car the office so I could drink without having to drive. That left me with the rare opportunity to walk to work the next day. On my way to work, I decided to eat at one of my favorite place on Ke’eaumoku, Gomaichi Ramen. As I [READ MORE]

“I should just start a food blog!” The thought has crossed my mind, but for now, two will be enough. Content first, form second… Sushi-san, located on Kapiolani Blvd. is the latest entry to Honolulu’s kaiten-zushi (or, conveyer-belt sushi). With Kuru Kuru and Genki already in the market, Sushi-san separates itself with special dishes like [READ MORE]

So much worldwide support for Japan! This time from Chinese celebrities, and very well done! This is the translation I found on the video, is it correct?: Be not defeated by the rain, Nor let the wind prove your better. Succumb not to the snows of winter. Nor be bested by the heat of summer. [READ MORE]

The day has finally arrived, and ManoaDNA is off on another adventure in Japan.  This trip though, has a little different feel to it as we depart. Usually, as we prepare for our Golden Week tour with Hawai’i Tourism Japan, we know what to expect.  We get our song list ready, we get our attire [READ MORE]

Last weekend, I got a chance to hang out and learn about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu, a charity aimed at giving at-risk kids role models.  A couple of my friends are heavily involved in the organization and invited me to a beach cleanup at Ala Moana Beach Park.  See the full gallery on [READ MORE]

Last week, I had a chance to meet Tadashi Nakamura.  If you are unfamiliar with him or his work, he is one of the top independant filmakers in his age group.  He has garnered several top awards, including “Official Selection” at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008 (see videos below). Meeting Tad was really an [READ MORE]

As we gear up for our trip to Japan, a lot of our Japanese friends and family have been contacting us.  Today, I received an email from Yasuko in Hiroshima, and she talked about our upcoming participation in the annual Hiroshima Flower Festival, one of the biggest festivals in all of Japan: “There are opposite [READ MORE]