On the second episode of Home is Here, we visit the last traditional Japanese tea house on O‘ahu., talk to community members who are working to preserve and share the legacy of Hawai‘i’s most renowned architect and sit down with a Punahou student who saw a lack of diversity in ethnic representation in her studies and decided to do something about it.

In our first episode, we feature three stories that could only take place here in Hawai‘i. We visit with the Okami ‘ohana, whose members created KoAloha ‘Ukulele more than 25 years ago. We’ll introduce you to rapper, artist, video game designer and activist, Daniel Kauwila “Wilz” Mahi and we travel to Kapa‘au on Hawai‘i Island and talk with the team at Hawai‘i Wildlife Center.

Architect Graham Hart explains Vladimir Ossipoff's thought process while building his weekend cabin at Pālehua.

Lawrence Fujiwara Jr. of Natsunoya Tea House tells how a Japanese spy took advantage of their second-floor view in the months leading up to World War II.

Home is Here host Kalaʻi Miller talks about the lasting impact of Vladimir Ossipoff on Hawaiʻi's modern architecture.

Noah Okami, the youngest employee at KoAloha ʻUkulele and grandson of founder Alvin Okami, takes us on a factory tour to show you the step-by-step process of making a KoAloha ʻukulele.

Linda Elliott, President and Center Director of the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center, explains peak fallout season in Hawaiʻi and how light pollution can harm seabirds.

Linda Elliott, President and Center Director of the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center, talks about working in wildlife conservation and expanding opportunities in the field.

What should you do if you find an injured bird? Juan Guerra, Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager and Veterinarian at the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center explains.

Juan Guerra, Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager and Veterinarian at the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center, demonstrates the process of nursing injured seabirds back to health.