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Raymond Kaya
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日本語: 嘉屋レイモンド (in Japanese)
한글: 카야 레이몬드 (in Korean)

Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hawaiian Pie Company in Kalihi is bracing for its busiest time of year, relying on family tradition, loyal customers, and a blend of old-school baking and modern tools to meet soaring Thanksgiving pie demand.
Tradition drives Hawaiian Pie Company through its peak season
YouTube video by Island News
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November 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Students at Āliamanu Middle School on Oʻahu received first place in the middle school division of the HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawaiʻi 2025 Fall Challenge for this story about Kamehameha Bakery in Kalihi and the family that runs it. The story Challenge prompt was "Food is Memory."
The Family Story Behind Kamehameha Bakery in Kalihi | HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawai‘i
YouTube video by PBS Hawaiʻi
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November 26, 2025 at 4:24 AM
“I can still smell Dole Cannery when I come in. It brings back memories, good memories to me,” said Meldan Lamoya, who worked at the cannery in his high school years for three years.

Businesswoman Wendy Loh remembers Dole Cannery as a little girl looking for the big pineapple water tower in the sky
Remembering the golden age of Dole Cannery when pineapple was king
Other that photos and a few artifacts, there are no signs of the facility’s canning past, but “the mana in this building, I mean, every time I walk in here, I can feel it.”
www.hawaiinewsnow.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Often tight, stuck fascia is what keeps your knees constantly tense.

Roland Liebscher-Bracht shows how targeted release can tackle the real cause.

With the right techniques you can realign and unload your tissue.

Step by step, you can help your knee feel freer again.
The Real Reason for Knee Pain: Release Your Fascia the Right Way! (Knee Challenge) 🏃‍➡️
YouTube video by Liebscher & Bracht – The Pain Specialists
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November 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
All Our Favorite Pies in Honolulu

Get your eating pants ready—the holiday season, aka pie season, has arrived!
All Our Favorite Pies in Honolulu
Get your eating pants ready—the holiday season, aka pie season, has arrived! Here’s a roundup of our favorites.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The holiday season has officially begun with the return of the iconic festive duo on top of Honolulu Hale.

Shaka Santa and Tūtū Mele are here to spread holiday cheer and start the countdown to the 41st annual Honolulu City Lights.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
You might think you know what to expect after a hip replacement… but most patients are caught off guard by a few things no one talks about.

In this episode of The Surgeon Unmasked, I pull back the curtain on the realities of recovery—what surprises patients the most, and why it happens.
5 Things That Surprise People Most About Hip Replacement
YouTube video by The Surgeon Unmasked
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November 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Commerce between Hawaiʻi and the US increased the influence of US currency in Hawaiʻi... some began calling for the annexation of the Islands. This sparked King Kalākaua to issue paper currency fully backed by deposits of gold and silver – making Hawaiʻi one of the few nations in the world to do so.
Hawaiian Moment: Hawaiian currency – Akahi Dala – One Dollar | Maui Now
Upon his return from his around-the-world tour in 1881, Kalākaua's experiences abroad had reinforced his understanding of the power of national symbols and redoubled his commitment to supplant America...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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November 16, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I had told my wife about Wednesday's opening day at 12 noon and that the first 100 customers would receive a gift. She arrived a little after noon, but there was already a long line with security blocking and controlling entry. She decided it wasn't worth the wait and shopped elsewhere.
Raymond K.'s review of CU Hawaii
I had told my wife about Wednesday's opening day at 12 noon and that the first 100 customers would…
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November 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Chemists in England have created a gel that can repair and regenerate tooth enamel, opening up new possibilities for effective and long-lasting dental treatment.

The gel can be rapidly applied to teeth in the same way dentists currently apply standard fluoride treatments. However, this new protein-
New Gel Regrows Dental Enamel–Which Humans Cannot Do–and Could Revolutionize Tooth Care
Enamel does not regenerate; once you lose it it's gone forever. There is currently no solution available that can effectively regrow it.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Speaking two or more languages is associated with a reduced risk of accelerated aging, according to data from more than 86,000 people across 27 European countries.

It’s yet another great reason to learn a new language, or bring up a child in a bilingual household.
Speaking Two Languages Seems to Slows Aging, Speaking Three or More Augments the Effect
The data showed that the protective effect of multilingualism remained significant even when they adjusted for demographic factors.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
www.honolulumagazine.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Kimchi Day Festival returns to Makiki District Park Field in celebration of the 122nd anniversary of Korean immigration in the islands.

Editor’s Note: Though the spelling of “kim chee” is commonly seen in Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Magazine, we will use “kimchi” when referring to the festival and day.
Your Insider Guide to Kimchi Day Festival
Kimchi Day Festival returns to Makiki with delicious kim chee, K-Pop song and dance competitions and a won bok-tossing contest.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Although fewer families make kimchi at home today, many Koreans still recall childhood memories of relatives and neighbors coming together for a full day of work, then sitting down to freshly made kimchi paired with steaming slices of boiled pork and seasonal oysters.
Making kimchi for winter? Why you shouldn’t forget pork and oysters - The Korea Times
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. As Korea enters kimjang season — the annual winter tradition of preparing large batches of kimchi for...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The city is closing part of Kapiolani Boulevard for nearly a year during a major rehabilitation project.

Work is set to begin Dec. 1, 2025. Expect heavy construction equipment and temporary lane closures. The city is also temporarily moving the bus stop near Isenberg during construction.
Kapiolani Boulevard closes for nearly a year during rehabilitation project
Kapiolani Boulevard, near Isenberg Street, will close for nearly a year as city crews work on a double box culvert.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Turkey w/ Mashed Potatoes & Stuffing $12.50

Lanakila Kitchen 11/14/2025
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
My wife recently mentioned watching a variety show which followed a famous Korean chef trying various foods in Hawaii, loco moco being among them. He showed the audience how to enjoy eating it.

This morning, we had just finished at the DMV on Dillingham, so I offered to take her to one of the ...
Raymond K.'s review of Liliha Bakery
My wife recently mentioned watching a variety show which followed a famous Korean chef trying…
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November 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Designed with gentle slopes, wide wooden decks and resting areas along the way, these trails allow people of all mobilities to enjoy the calm and beauty of nature without worrying about steep climbs.

As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to promote a healthier lifestyle and provide greater access..
Mountains made easy: Seoul's barrier-free trails open forests to all
Seoul’s barrier-free trails are opening up the city’s green spaces for everyone — from wheelchair users and older adults to parents with strollers. Designed wit
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November 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I took this photo a few minutes ago as I was walking home.
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
On a Saturday afternoon with a gentle breeze and the rustle of fallen leaves, the streets of Uijeongbu were filled with the spicy aroma of budae jjigae — Korean army stew — simmering in steaming pots.

That irresistible scent came from the Uijeongbu Budae Jjigae Festival, which took place along ...
Budae jjigae festival
On a Saturday afternoon with a gentle breeze and the rustle of fallen leaves, the streets of Uijeongbu were filled with the spicy aroma of budae jjigae — Korean
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November 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Even after two years of teaching English at an elementary school in Seoul, Clare Mitchell from Canada still finds herself surprised by her students’ after-lunch ritual of brushing their teeth together in the restroom.
Koreans brush teeth openly and together from childhood. Why?
Even after two years of teaching English at an elementary school in Seoul, Clare Mitchell from Canada still finds herself surprised by her students’ after-lunch
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November 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Actress Lee Jung-eun has revealed that muk — a traditional Korean jelly made from acorns or beans — is one of her go-to foods for dieting.

During a recent variety show appearance with Jeong Ryeo-won, Jun Hyun-moo, and YouTuber Kwak Tube, Lee shared a meal featuring muk dishes.
Have you tried this Korean superfood? Acorn jelly’s surprising health benefits - The Korea Times
Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Actress Lee Jung-eun has revealed that muk — a traditional Korean jelly made from acorns or beans — is...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Two Japanese self-help books, whose Korean titles translate as “The low-consumption life” and “The monk’s way of cleaning,” are gaining popularity among readers seeking a sense of calm in a fast-paced, consumption-driven society. Both suggest that happiness can be rediscovered not through acquiring
Spend less, clean more: Koreans find new path to a calmer, happier life in Japanese books - The Korea Times
Two Japanese self-help books, whose Korean titles translate as “The low-consumption life” and “The monk’s way of cleaning,” are gaining popularity...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
There are always these little Korean things that both delight and mildly terrify me, the kind of quotidian oddities that make you feel like you’re living inside a simulation that’s been coded by someone who is definitely on the spectrum.
The shrimp and the algorithm - The Korea Times
There are always these little Korean things that both delight and mildly terrify me, the kind of quotidian oddities that make you feel like you’re...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM