ハワイには昔は文字がありませんでした。宣教師がハワイに来たのちハワイの言葉をどうにかこうにかアルファベットにあててハワイの文字にしました。 ハワイ語の表記は母音が五つ A,E,I,O,u（日本語と同じですね）子音はH,K,L,M,N,P,W, （そうこれだけです）になります。 現在のアメリカ、ハワイ州の正式な表記はHAWAIIになり、ハワイ語の発音としてハワイとなります。しかし本来のハワイ語の英語表記はHawai'iになり、iとiの間にオキナという、カンマの反対の形の記号が入ります。そうすると発音はハワイイ、本当のハワイはハワイイと言う名前になります。 現在ハワイの方たちがハワイ州の正式な表記を変えたいと動いているらしいのですが、州の名前を変えられるのは唯一、大統領。私がこの話をラジオで聞 …
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Welcome to Hawaii
Kaaawa valley You probably know Hawaiian Island made by all volcano. Hawaii has the eight main islands. See the Hawaiian flag, there are 8 strips that representative 8 major Hawaii Islands. The Island of Oahu known as "The gathering Island, is the third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands. The state capital, where Waikiki is Honolulu that is …
Hawaii Islands Best place to visit
Aloha I saw this 10 of the Most Striking Spots in Hawaii on National Geographic site so this is from my point of view. "Hawaii Islands Best Place to go" Makapuu lookout Oahu Makapuu lookout If you are going to visit Oahu, you must visit here. Strong Hawaiian power still stays. Wonderful view of crystal blue water and Manana Island (aka …
Big Wave Season On Oahu
Not only is Hawaii known for its incredible beauty, Hawaiian culture, warm waters and sunny days, but also its big wave surfing. As island locals and Oahu tour guides, we've seen the power and force that nature produces. In fact, the island of Oahu is a well known Big Wave surf spot by professional surfers and home to many famous Big Wave …
Hidden Adventures On Oahu
Hawaii Real Nature Tours offers some of the best group and private tours on all of Oahu. Our tours and snorkeling expeditions will take you to some of the most hidden and popular sightseeing spots, best beaches and sought after scenery showcasing our beautiful island. Many times we find that after one of our tours or snorkeling tour adventures many …
Must place to go in Oahu
As a nature photographer. This is our reccomendationwhere must go in Island of Oahu. Skip the dole plantation, Macadamia nuts farm or coffee farm where we call tourist trap. Number 1- Makapu'u lookout. Amazing view of Blue Hawaii. Wave is pounding on the Makapu'u beach which very famoufor body surfing. (Locals swim and having fun with body board …
Whale Season In Hawaii
When Is Whale Season In Hawaii? When you think of Hawaii you often think of beautiful beaches, incredible snorkeling, perhaps as of the late the erupting volcano, lu’aus and amazing sightseeing. Yet another great attraction to add to the list is whale watching! In fact many of our Hawaii tour guests inquire as to when whale season is and when …
Protecting the Hawaii Environment – Plastic Straws
It is safe to say that most of us use or have used plastic straws.....and quite often! Many of us may have even heard the hype on how bad straws are for marine life, especially Sea Turtles! In fact straw use has become such a controversy that large organizations like The Wildlife Conservation Society have created the “Give A Sip” campaign against …
ハワイD級グルメ
別に、これおいしいからぜひ食べてみて!ってほどじゃないけど、ハワイでしか（たぶん）食べれないD級グルメのご紹介。 ハワイのパンケーキ屋さん、ハワイのガーリックシュリンプ屋さん、ハワイのシェイブアイス屋さんなどなど、テッズベーカリーのパイまでお店で売っているとか聞きましたが、今ではホノルルクッキーでさえもネット販売で日本にいて食べられちゃう。 便利になったのはいいし、ハワイで食べておいしかったものを日本でも楽しめるのもいいけど、そんなになんでもかんでも日本で買えちゃうものなんか、なんだろう、ちょっと切ない。ハワイに来たからこそ楽しめる、ハワイでしか味わえない! そんなもの探してみました。 先ほども言いましたが、おいしいおすすめではないので悪しからず（笑） プライベートツアー中に以下の …
5 reasons to consider a private tours in Hawaii
5 reasons to consider a private tours in Hawaii A whole lot of exciting imaginative pictures come to mind when you think of Hawaii. Hawaii is the dream vacation spot for so many people due to the several fun attractions and lots of stories we’ve heard about Hawaii from others. Honolulu is a city steeped in a rich culture and history and is much …