Diane and Ronald Nakamura of Aiea were in Minoh Falls near Osaka, Japan, on the day before Thanksgiving. They were there to see beautiful fall foliage, but they also spotted a reminder of sunny Hawaii. At the island-themed jewelry store called Kai, starfish hang in the window, and a lei is draped over an aloha-print dress.

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