MAKENA WAS BORN OF LOVE Love for the flowers, the ocean, and the islands of Hawai’i What began as a beloved part of SoHa Living has grown into a brand of its own — a continuing story told through jewelry that feels feminine, effortless, and rooted in nature. Born from the islands and inspired by the sea, Makena is made

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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 ...