What is it? Where is it?

[MyManao]

New HVO field office.

[kalianna]

New visitor center?

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

New HVO field office.

You got it MyManao!  It is on the western side of KMC. Behind the new building is the current parking area for visitors when they arrive to view Kīlauea or the temporary Visitor Center in KMC.

   

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

News article link below has before and after comparison of the HVO field office above.  It shows the effects of recent Kona winds and Kilauea fountaining blowing ash, Pele’s hair and gases toward HVNP buildings, Volcano Village, and Volcano Golf Course subdivision. 

https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2026/...ea-summit/

[ironyak]

Where is it? What was it?

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

The architecture looks 1970’s?
The three windows (or door) on the second floor with the unusually low railing might indicate no permit?

[Punatang]

   


Waiakea Village.  Probably Miyo's Japanese Restaurant.

[ironyak]

Punatang - Waiakea Village.  Probably Miyo's Japanese Restaurant.
Ding ding ding - winner, winner, chicken katsu dinner. Speaking of which, looking for recs on peep's favorite Japanese eats. We tend to do Kitchen Umeko for bentos on the go, Sakura for lunch specials, and Miwa and Miyos (with a much less charming location) on occasion.

Anywhere else that is a must try? Thanks!

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

recs on peep's favorite Japanese eats.

Having recently returned from Japan, sadly, I have no favorite Japanese restaurants here. Big Island is hard to compare with Japan for quality and price. Two can dine in Japan on the cheap for $15-$20 total, or high end Japanese (not western or fancy onsen) for $50.

I’d still recommend the Ladybugs and most everything else at Patisserie Nanako in Waimea.
https://www.facebook.com/patisserienanako/

[ironyak]

Having recently returned from Japan, sadly, I have no favorite Japanese restaurants here. ... I’d still recommend the Ladybugs and most everything else at Patisserie Nanako in Waimea.
Seems a bit far to have to go for a bite to eat and a bit of dessert, desu ne? Oh well, was worth a shot, will just have to make due with our local substandard options. (but at least I don't know any better ;)

Do not, my friends, become addicted to oishi aji. It will take hold of you, and you will resent its absence!