The Japanese are famous for their Tea Ceremony, but they love Kona Coffee

Edited by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady

NEW JAPANESE EDITION OF KONA COFFEE DRIVING TOUR BROCHURE

No matter the time of the year, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival encourages Japanese visitors to explore the Kona coffee industry with the release of its Japanese edition of the self-guided Kona Coffee Country Driving Tour brochure. The brochure is made possible through funding from the County of Hawaii Department of Research & Development.

An easy-to-navigate map of Kona Coffee Country locates nearly 60 Kona coffee farms which offer tours, tastings and retail. The brochure also provides background information on the longstanding Kona coffee heritage, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, coffee roasting and processing, and the list of Kona coffee farms who have won the coveted cupping competition over the past 20 years.

THE MULTI-CULTURAL HERITAGE OF KONA COFFEE PIONEERS

The mission of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is to promote Kona coffee and the multi-cultural heritage of its Kona coffee pioneers. The free Japanese edition of the Kona Coffee Country Driving Tour brochure helps fulfill this mission by providing visitors with a tool to visit and taste the bounty of Kona coffee country year round.

KONA COFFEE CULTURAL FESTIVAL SPONSORS

The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is recognized and supported as a 'Major Festival' by Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) as the Festival showcases Hawaii's unique culture and diversity. HTA was created in 1998 to ensure a successful visitor industry well into the future. Its mission is to strategically manage the growth of Hawaii's visitor industry in a manner consistent with its economic goal, cultural values, preservation of natural resources and community interests.

The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is supported by UCC Ueshima Coffee Company Ltd, Gevalia Kaffe, Kamehameha Schools, Keauhou Resort, KTA Super Stores, Sunra Coffee, Kona Joe Coffee, County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development and the State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture and numerous corporate and community donors.

DON’T MISS THE FESTIVAL

The 37th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates its 179-year coffee tradition from November 2 - 11, 2007. Enjoy nearly 50 Festival events including contests, tastings, ethnic foods, two parades, a scholarship pageant, farm tours, art exhibits, an outdoor concert and more! There is something for everyone at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.

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WHERE TO STAY

Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
78-6740 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hi 96740
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Kanloua condo
78-261 Manukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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Hilton Waikoloa Village
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
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Fax: 808.886.2901
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MADELYN’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

Fujimamas-Japanese fusion
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Imari Japanese Restaurant
Hilton Waikoloa Village
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, HI 96738
Phone: 808.886.2860
Fax: 808.886.2901

Best Buffet and Brunch

Kamaaina Terrace Restaurant
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78-6740 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hi 96740
(808)322-3441
www.outrigger.com

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BEST CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE

Kona Chocolate Festival
http://www.travellady.com/Issues/November06/3714ChocolateNewYear.htm

BEST COFFEE EXPERIENCE

Kona Coffee Festival. first week in November
http://www.konacoffeefest.com

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Kohala Spa
Hilton Waikoloa Village
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
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Kalona Spa
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78-6740 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
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Principle Limousine.
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INSIGHT GUIDE TO HAWAII

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GET THE TASTE OF HAWAII

TASTING PARADISE
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Restaurants and Recipes of the Hawaiian Islands
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The Hali’imalile General Store Cookbook
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Author Bev Gannon was one of the original gang of chefs who started offering Hawaiian Regional Cuisine

by Madelyn Miller

Madelyn Miller is a food and travel writer who loves Hawaii. She has judged the Texas State Fair, The Grand Prairie Chili Cookoff and the Kona Chocolate Festival and is looking forward to judging the Kona Coffee Festival. Read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com, www.teaAtlas.com , www.carladynews.com and www.americanwinery.com