October is a time when thoughts go to ghosts (obake) and stories of the unexplained.   Hawaii is recognized as one of the most haunted states in America and the reason for this has been credited to its unique mix of multi-cultural immigrants who all brought their own superstitious beliefs with them.  Over the years, these […]

If you’ve spent much time in Hawaii, then you already know that the locals are very superstitious people.  Many malihinis (newcomers) scoff at some of the Hawaiian superstitions and stories that are told of strange happenings…until they experience them themselves.
Oh, I’m not referring to the hundreds of people who have returned lava rocks and black […]