Culture of Hawaii

job, and live in free housing. From what I understand most people came to Hawaii for the same reasons, sadly most of those promises were not fulfilled. For ten years I have saved money to come back home to Japan. I have been working very hard, everyday I have been waking up to a view of endless fields of sugarcane. I regret signing that contract, I literally did not know what I was signing up for. My expectations for Hawaii, was that it was paradise, there was endless relaxation, and the…

Learn About Nutrex Hawaii’s BioAstin Canoe Team Nutrex Hawaii has put together a canoe team to help spread the word about astaxanthin, an amazing antioxidant that has been shown to support joints and tendons and skin, cardiovascular, eye, and brain health. It also has been shown to work as a pain reliever and to reduce inflammation. The canoe team will be participating in events hosted by The Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association, supporting the associations’ mission encouraging the learning,…

when there was no science to explain why a mountain would spew fire, rocks, and ash cultures look for an alternative justification. Many cultures came to the conclusion that the best way to explain such an event was through legends, myths, and stories. The gods and goddesses described in these tales would do things that would create an eruption, such as Pele the Hawaiian goddess of fire living in the island of Hawaii or Vulcan the Italian god of fire having his blacksmith’s workshop below the…

The Japanese arrived in the United States to be able to get more options to be successful, although when they made it to the U.S. No one knew how to speak Japanese, no one knew much about their culture. They were not accepted right away because people were very eerie of them. It was more of rude eyes staring at the Japanese, they’d have to go through a lot of discrimination while the other people in the United States are doing their own thing to not accept them. In these days of this generation,…

Hawaii is a paradise for most. The sunsets, beaches, and rainforests are just some of the many beautiful attractions the state has to offer. The waves are firing, and the sunshine reaches every crack of the island. The sky has never seemed so blue. Tourists swarm the International Market, Waikiki Beach, and Hilton Hawaiian Village. After, they go to wind down at Duke’s. The sidewalks overflowing with people. You cruise down the crowded streets of Waikiki. The aura of aloha fills in the air.…

Negative Impacts of Tourism on the Big Island Hawai’i Island, Hawaii, otherwise known as the Big Island, is the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. The Big Island’s population was estimated to be 196,428 in 2015 (Census 2015). The number of tourists per year far exceeds the number of residents. In 2014, the number of tourists that visited the Big Island reached 1,445,939 (Big Island Now). With record setting highs in visitor numbers, the island must keep up with the continual demand for…

of when you think of Hawaii? Do you think of hula dancers, palm trees, pineapples? I’m guessing you think of all of those things, plus some, but I bet you don't think of the alphabet! Hawaii’s alphabet was invented by missionaries long ago, it includes all five vowels, plus the letters h,k,l,m,n,p, and w, that's only 12 letters! But that's not all, there is so much more to learn about this amazing eight island chain. Now you’re probably wondering, well why should I visit Hawaii, there’s nothing…

Whether you’re strolling down the beach or along Kalakaua Avenue, you’ll find there is culture all around Waikiki. One case is Kuhio Beach Park - named after Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, Hawaii's last crown ruler, at the focal point of Waikiki Beach (“Kuhio Beach Park” 1). It is also home to the area's most mainstream landmark: The Duke…

Edmund Burke has said that Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it. After Pearl Harbor in World War II, nearly 120,000 Japanese-Americans were stripped of their belongings, property, and businesses very similarly to the Jews being put into the ghetto by the Germans. Since the Iranian Hostage Situation, the 1993 World Trade Center and the 9/11 attacks, Muslim and Arabian Men, Women, and Children were against based on their religion and ethnicity. Some have even been arrested unfairly…

Pearl Harbor Excursion from Ko Olina and Aulani It’s wonderful to spend time on Oahu’s scenic leeward side, away from the bustle of Waikiki. The resorts at Ko Olina and Aulani are perfect places for families visiting Hawaii or anyone who prefers a more relaxing stay. The only downside seems to be that most guided tours only offer pickup in Waikiki. This is why we've organized a regular half-day tour of Oahu’s most important location—Pearl Harbor—that takes you from Aulani and Ko Olina straight…