Standing on a beach in Hawaii gazing upon a deep blue ocean while soft tropical breezes caress the skin and cause palm trees to dance gracefully to and fro, it is easy to understand why these beautiful islands are some of the most visited on the planet.
The Hawaiian islands are loved by people the world over, but for Japanese they hold a special place in the heart. Historically, during the Meiji era, Japanese men began migrating to Hawaii to work on the sugar plantations. Many remained in Hawaii and Japanese culture thrived alongside local Hawaiians, and other cultures such as Portuguese, Filipino, Chinese and Korean, to shape what has now become modern day Hawaii.
It is estimated in 2016 that 1.5 million Japanese visited Hawaii. People from many nations visit Hawaii for an escape from life’s daily pressures of work, overcrowded cities, and stress. For Japanese it is no different, and the island surroundings coupled with the aloha spirit never disappoint in delivering much needed joy, rest and relaxation.
The aloha spirit is part of ancient Hawaiian culture and is still very much alive in Hawaiian culture today, so much so that it is even codified into the State of Hawaii’s government laws which defines it as:
"Aloha" is more than a word of greeting or farewell or a salutation. "Aloha" means mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. "Aloha" is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence. . . ."
This feeling is apparent in Hawaii as soon as you step off the airplane. This is also a familiar concept to Japanese who learn very early to collectively work together and assist one another and treat each other with respect. In fact, the traditional Japanese concept of “wa” or harmony is similar, and holds that harmony is something to always strive for at home with family and loved ones.
When looking more deeply into the aloha spirit it’s also the very thing that makes for successful relationships. What better definition for true love between a man and woman in a long lasting relationship than one built on “mutual regard and affection” and to “extend warmth and caring” to one another?
For those seeking their life partner, what better place than the spectacular romantic island surroundings of Hawaii, beachcombing together by day and walking together at night under star filled skies while moonlight reflects across softly crashing waves.
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