CAPTAIN COOK — With coffee trees in full bloom, the Kona Historical Society celebrated Coffee Blossom Hanami Tuesday at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook.
CAPTAIN COOK — With coffee trees in full bloom, the Kona Historical Society celebrated Coffee Blossom Hanami Tuesday at the Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook.
Hanami, an old Japanese custom literally translated as flower viewing, calls for the enjoyment of the beauty of flowers.
Miki Izu, coffee farmer emeritus, presented a sake toast to the Kona Snow, a name given to the blossoms because of the resemblance of snow blanketing trees in the coffee belt.
Hai ! Dozo ! Domo arigato gozaimas , doh itashimaste