Sushi Tokiwa is a 9-seat sushi bar in Suntory Restaurant in the Royal Hawaiian Center. The sushi chef is from Sushizen of Hokkaido, a storied establishment that produced many alumni. Sushizen is thought of as the one bringing a sort of Edomae style sushi to Hokkaido. Sushizen’s founder Shimamiya-san is an alumnus of Nakada, which was one of the “big 3 sushiya of Ginza.” Notably, Sushizen created the original torotaku roll (thick cut toro, with oshinko, shiso, and white sesame seeds) at the ...

After visiting every notable shave ice stand on the island, we came away with a standout winner for the best shave ice in Kauai. This guide will help you decide which shave ice stands are worth trying.

One of the highlights of any trip to Hawaii is watching the sunset over the Pacific, or depending on where you’re staying, sunrise. Rarely do you get to enjoy both at the same location. But o…

Where to learn to surf in Hawaii: our experience with Hawaiian Surfing Adventures in Hanalei.

Read here live Manuela's experience report from her Hawaii vacation. Get great ideas and tips and get free advice!

If you want to learn how to surf under safe supervision, take a surfing lesson at any of these surf schools in Kauai.