In this episode of Here in Hawaiʻi, we meet Chrissy Naruo and Jon Watase, whose adorable and hilarious Hawaiʻi love story led to a shared passion for farming. Today, they run a mamaki farm in Mililani under solar panels, producing Oʻahu Grown Mamaki tea while balancing life, work, and community.
We also connect with two more inspiring voices:
🌺 Artist Zoe Liu, who shares how art helped her communicate as an immigrant from Hong Kong and how she uses creativity to connect with English language learner students in Hawaiʻi.
🌺 Cultural educator Hiʻilani Shibata, who shares a moʻolelo behind the art of loko iʻa.
✨ Here in Hawaiʻi is a storytelling series highlighting Hawaiʻi people, culture, and community — from love stories to local traditions, each episode uncovers the unique voices that make our islands special.
Whether you’re curious about mamaki tea farming in Hawaiʻi, want to hear a real Hawaiʻi love story, or are interested in Hawaiian cultural traditions explained, this episode is filled with inspiration.
🫶🏼 Mahalo to our title sponsor Hawaii State Federal Credit Union for supporting our mission to uplift community with positive, inspirational content.
