Blackbelly Market has seen an increase in customers as a result of the Michelin award, and Kawachi wants to expand the shop’s salumi and dry-age program, as well as the volume, variety and accessibility of meats.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/10/11/michelin-top-young-chef-colorado-kelly-kawachi-butcher-blackbelly-market/

Until 2022, Moanalua had not won a girls state title since 2001, when then-coach Joel Kawachi led the program to three championships in a row.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/02/26/sports/hawaii-prep-world/moanalua-girls-dominate-to-claim-repeat-title-in-state-wrestling/