To learn more about their cultural identities, this group of Filipino dancers are mashing hip-hop with traditional Filipino dance.

Every year, thousands of cosplayers flock to Kawaii Kon to represent their favorite characters by dressing up in authentic outfits. Of course, making a cosplay takes a lot of time and effort. We go behind the scenes with cosplay veterans Jon and Shaughn to see what it takes to bring their favorite characters to life.

Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum, is put to the test by improvising voices to some original characters. Shot at Kawaii Kon on March 31, 2023.

Puʻuiki Cemetery in Waialua is the final resting place for many plantation workers, their families, and their children - and it technically doesn't exist. Legendary Hawaiian storyteller Lopaka Kapanui tells of how the community reclaimed the forgotten cemetery from desecration.

Keilana talks about writing songs of heartbreak only to find hope.

Keilana Mokulehua explains her goals for expanding her music outside of Hawaiʻi.

Elena’s Restaurant is known nationwide for their delicious Filipino food. The Pork Adobo Fried Rice Omelette is Elena’s #1 most popular dish, and for good reason. It’s about as simple as it sounds, Filipino fried rice mixed with pork adobo, wrapped in an egg omelette. Co-Owner Mellissa Cedillo talks about how her mother, Elena, came up with this local favorite.

Bonhui's favorite art piece (for now).

The Bon Dance festival is a time to celebrate and honor ancestors through song and dance. Niigata Ondo is one of the dances performed at these festivals but has since the 1970s, nearly faded away. In honor of the late Richard Kotaka, Niigata Ondo is being brought back to Waipahu Soto Zen Temple for the first time in 50 years.

Legendary bodysurfer Mark Cunningham takes us to Oahu’s south shore to talk about Point Panic and bodysurfing in the early 1980s.