‘It’s Like A Jungle Treasure Hunt’

When Daiei left town, another Japanese retailer took over, and now Don Quijote is planning a grand opening on Friday

Wednesday - October 04, 2006
By Chad Pata
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Hand-written signs, Suganuma says, are ‘love letters’ to customers
Hand-written signs, Suganuma says,
are ‘love letters’ to customers

people come to Hawaii and can’t get good food. So we want to join hands with local restaurants and showcase them. That way customers can sample local food and spread the word of local food.”

While some may question who these people are who are struggling to find good food in Hawaii, the effort is admirable as they try to find their place in the local community.

“First we want to make a success out of the Kaheka store and then we will redo the others,” says Suganuma.


“In Japan, the main concept is if you get in your car and drive ten minutes there will be a Don Quijote. We think about the community and want to be that store for the community.”

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