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The place for omiyage is Hilo

In Hilo's old-style okazuya, including Kawamoto Store, goodness is served up one piece at a time. Here, Johnny Franco helps a customer.

So you're headed to Hilo by the sea. Maybe it's a holiday trip, family gathering or a weekend getaway. Or perhaps you're planning ahead for next year's Merrie Mon- arch Festival (April 12-18; www.merriemonarchfestival.org). Video More »

In Hilo, every day is an adventure in dining

Toshi Kishimoto is among the extended 'ohana that helps out at Hilo's Two Ladies Kitchen, wrestling with giant pots of batter for mochi cakes.

Every year for the past five years, Hilo has been my temporary home for a week in the spring as I cover the Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition. It's far from a vacation; my days are filled with work-related activities. More »

Where to stay and play in Hilo

'Imiloa Astronomy Center.

'Imiloa Astronomy Center: Well-designed museum of the stars and planets and of Hawaiian cosmology and navigation offers films, exhibits, gift shop, cafe. A Friday night music-and-outer space show is on through December and so popular that it's recommended you purchase advance tickets. More »

FROM FRESH MOCHI TO BUTTER COOKIES, THERE’S PLENTY TO CHOOSE FROM

In Hilo's old-style okazuya, including Kawamoto Store, goodness is served up one piece at a time. Here, Johnny Franco helps a customer.

In Hilo's old-style okazuya, including Kawamoto Store, goodness is served up one piece at a time. Here, Johnny Franco helps a customer. More »

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