Tag: Culture

Some miso history with my saikyo-yaki fish, please!

Let’s talk about miso. Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning consisting of a thick paste made from soybeans fermented with salt and koji, a filamented fungus used in Japanese cuisine.

Hula Sunset on Waikiki Beach

In Waikiki, a free hula show is hosted on Kuhio Beach just before sunset. You have to show up early to grab a good seat or bring a selfie stick to extend your camera. But try to be considerate of people around you. There is also a hula show in the plaza. We brought beach chairs and chicken nuggets and enjoyed the sounds of Hawaiian music from the hula show behind us, as the sun was setting on the beach.