It is no secret that Japanese tourism is thriving in Hawaii due to a multitude of factors: the presence of a robust Japanese community, a manageable 7-8 hour flight duration from Tokyo, access to Western commodities at competitive prices when compared to their cost in Japan, and last but not least, the gorgeous scenery and mild weather. According to the Hawaii Tourism Authority, Japan brings more international tourists to Hawaii than any other country. It is clear that Japanese tourists also love to drop serious money in Hawaii. From the gift-giving ritual of omiyage to the appeal of high-end Western clothing and other goods to Japanese consumers, Japanese tourists can’t wait to spend their cash in Hawaii. Interestingly, local Hawaiian food...
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a new patent to Malcolm Yorkston, a local inventor and entrepreneur based on Oahu. While receiving a patent for one’s creation would be reason for anyone to celebrate, this particular patent comes with a story more personal and heartfelt than the average inventor can most likely lay claim to. The patent covers the design of Malcolm’s now-trademarked Hawaiian cultural bottle, which houses his local Hawaiian Rainbow Bees honey. These vessels mark a personal fight for cultural authenticity, and are meant to share the history of Hawaii, its people, and the spirit of Aloha with the world. When he started Hawaiian Rainbow Bees, he was on a mission to design a with a...
Allergy season is in full bloom and the lovely islands of Hawaii are not exempt from these heinous conditions for allergy sufferers. There’s nothing quite like the misery of suffering through a gorgeous day in Hawaii because you’re sniffling and sneezing. No one wants to have to put “Kleenex” on their list of things to bring to beach day or on a tropical hike, yet despite being a somewhat small state, Hawaii has the second-highest asthma rate in the nation, and hay fever is also quite common among Hawaii residents. This is because, really, there is no allergy season in Hawaii. Flowers bloom year round, the humidity stays fairly consistent, and mold spores tend to thrive. Mold allergies are particularly...
Hawaiian Rainbow Bees may be a small, family-owned-and-operated business, but it has made leaps and bounds in the business world that are anything but small. Take for instance, the impressive feat of winning the well-deserved annual Small Business Administration Exporter of the Year Award for 2018. They won this award both for the State of Hawaii and for District 9, which includes California, Arizona and Nevada. Winning the award not only not only got Hawaiian Rainbow Bees and Malcolm state recognition in the State House, but also got him on the cover and mention in the Hawaii Business Magazine. Malcolm Yorkston, the founder and owner of Hawaiian Rainbow Bees LLC, was glowing with pride as his business was recognized for...
Honey has been revered for thousands of years for its healing properties and health benefits, and you can use it for these purposes too, as long as what you buy is raw, unprocessed honey. First, raw honey is chock-full of antioxidants. Antioxidants help to prevent cell damage in the body, which helps in anti-aging. Foods high in antioxidants are also believed to help fight disease, although research has not yet proven this. Honey also can speed the healing process of wounds. Raw honey contains hydrogen peroxide, a natural disinfectant. Because of its thick, viscous nature, honey is also a good barrier between a wound and outside bacteria. Besides its anti-bacterial benefits, honey can help sooth a number of painful issues....
