Hawaii's Links to Japan and China

Published Apr 25,2011
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I am wrapping up a 2-week visit to my home in Honolulu, Hawaii. The economy of our humble island “Aloha State”—so dependent on tourism—has taken a hit in the wake of the devastating and heartbreaking Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March 11. My half-full All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Honolulu, usually packed full of Japanese tourists, is just a portion of the evidence.
 

China Cross Country Road Trip Reveals The Real China

Published Jun 02,2010
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This week starting the 27th of May is a very special time for us to remember, pay attention and share with others. Why? Because with our decision to move back to Shanghai from Sanya, my wife and are embarking on a China cross-country drive. While there are many of us foreigners living in China, not so many have or make the opportunity to get behind the wheel of car for a true road trip. So it is an experience worthy of a few memorable words.