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Tomoko’s Pick: Local Favorite

Discover the World of “Honey & Mead” in Kaimukī

It had been a while since Tomoko last visited the Wahiawa location—it was just after pandemic. So, when she heard that a new location had opened in Kaimukī in June 2026, she couldn’t wait to check it out. She headed straight to The Honey Bar Kaimukī (1142 Koko Head Ave) to see what it was all about!

Hawaiian Honey Takes Center Stage

Starting with raw Hawaiian honey, The Honey Bar uses the art of fermentation to create unique offerings such as mead and honey spirits.

What Exactly Is Mead?
Mead is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water.

Sip, Learn & Discover

The “Mead Through Time” experience is a 45-minute tasting that takes you on a journey through the history of mead while sampling six different varieties. The lineup even includes meads that aren’t available on the regular menu, making it a fun way to discover something truly special!

Today’s English

A must-try during the tasting is…

“I’ve never had mead before. What should I try?”

“What do you recommend for a first-time mead taster?”

“What’s your favorite mead?”

Don’t be afraid to ask the staff lots of questions!

The Honey Bar Kaimukī

Address: 1142 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue–Wed: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Thu–Sat: 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

An Exciting Fall at Palms!

Cultural Exchange Program (October 5–9, 2026)

English × Connection × Hawaii

Our students will spend five fun-filled days with local kids in Hawaii through games, activities, and cultural exchange.
They’ll naturally use English, make new friends, and experience what it’s like to connect with others in the real world, not just in the classroom!

Come enjoy learning, connecting, and making memories in Hawaii!

September Special: Hawaiʻi Experiences

In September, we’re offering a special program that combines our Intensive English Course with a unique Hawaiʻi experience every Friday!
Learn English during the week, then experience Hawaii’s nature, culture, and food through fun Friday activities.

Monday – Thursday: Intensive + Fridays: Hawaiʻi Experience

9/4: Dolphin Watching
9/11: Yoga + Healthy Lunch
9/18: Mānoa Falls + Hawaiian Lunch
9/25: Hawaiian Culture

Keep learning, keep exploring, and keep enjoying Hawaii!
We look forward to sharing more English, culture, and Hawaii experiences with our OHANA! MAHALO

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Soon after registering at Palms, I regretted my decision – I wondered if I would be able to do it or not. But unexpectedly, when I finished the first day, I found how exciting it is here! So now my regret is that I didn’t come to Palms earlier. Although it’s not easy to study hard for me, I enjoyed my school days very much. I wish I could be back and join this school again. I thank all of Palms so much!!

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Thank you, grazie, mahalo!

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Tokyo, Japan

When I enrolled at Palms, I couldn’t speak English at all. In the beginning, I was so nervous, but my teacher was great, so it helped to ease my tension. Often times, Japanese people are not good at comprehending English, but I was able to overcome that weakness. The atmosphere of the school is so nice, and I liked the fact that we get along with teachers and classmates right away.

Rennosuke

9 Week Intensive Course

I decided to study English because I always regretted not studying when I was younger. I was nervous when I first joined Hawaii Palms, but the teachers were so nice and made me feel comfortable. I really like the fact that Hawaii Palms offers many school activities, one of them being Yoga. I joined Yoga Wellness Class every Friday during my stay here. I practice yoga in Japan and I also take yoga classes in a studio in Honolulu, but doing park yoga under the blue sky is so comfortable and gives me happiness. Kayoko’s yoga suits me and Hawaii Palms gives me happiness. Thank you so much.

Iseko Nakamura

Hawaii Palms English School was my first school I went to study in Hawaii. I was nervous at first, but teachers were always helping students to understand by drawing pictures, playing a game. Also school offers fun activities such as BBQ, BYOB, YOGA. Even if you are shy person, you get along with everyone very quickly here. I especially liked the lesson which students go out with group, follow the direction, then compete with other groups. I was nervous to talk to strangers on the street, but it was lots of fun. The time I spent in Hawaii was not only improved my English, but I was able to meet many people, and it really was a precious great experience.

Thank you so much!

Misa

9 Week Intensive Course

I studied in English Intensive for 3 months. It was a fun learning environment, so, it didn’t take time to get along with my classmates and teachers. This time of my stay, I chose to study in Elective classes. I’m glad that I’m gaining more vocabulary word, expressions as I enjoy taking classes. Through joining fun school activities, it gives opportunities to make friends even they are in a different class. To me, Hawaii Palms English School is a precious family – ohana, and broadened my world.

Keiko

12 Week Intensive Course

Hawaii Palms Yoga was the most relaxing yoga that I’ve ever experienced. Our instructor brought us under a beautiful tree, in a park, right next to the beach. While we were doing our movements & stretches, you could hear the waves on the shore and Hawaiian birds in the nearby trees. We did yoga at the best time; it was cool enough to feel the Pacific Ocean breeze, but warm enough to be at the most ideal temperature. I would do this class again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Hawaii Palms Yoga!

Jenna Robar

The school is always filled with welcoming atmosphere as if I’ve been a student for a long time. The level of lessons are really fit for our daily life, so I learned necessary vocabularies and useful phrases through the lessons. My teacher’s ceaseless support has helped me a lot to improve my English skills. In addition to that, the presentation was a great experience to boost my motivation for keeping to study English.

Akiko Maruoka

Tomoko’s Pick: Local Favorite

Discover the World of “Honey & Mead” in Kaimukī

Hawaiian Honey Takes Center Stage

Sip, Learn & Discover

Today’s English

The Honey Bar Kaimukī

An Exciting Fall at Palms!

Cultural Exchange Program (October 5–9, 2026)

September Special: Hawaiʻi Experiences

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