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Aug. 4, 2020 12:08 JST
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Hawaii Time Monday, July 27, Prime Minister Abe and Foreign Minister Mogi said that in addition to the 12 countries and regions where the Japanese government will be able to travel internationally, Hawaii is also being considered.

The State of Hawaii is the only state in the United States that Japan is eligible for this traffic resumption program. Other 12 countries/regions include China, South Korea, Taiwan and major European countries. Details such as dates are not disclosed.

Following this announcement, Governor of Ige State in Hawaii commented yesterday. (Hereinafter, comment from the Governor of Ige)

"On behalf of the State of Hawaii, I am honored and grateful that Prime Minister Abe and the Government of Japan have considered Hawaii as a safe and reliable destination for international travel.... Japan and Hawaii have a long history of culture. There is a connection and the friendly relationship has been inherited and deepened for generations.It is important to be able to travel between Japan and Hawaii, and this plan will be possible while preventing the spread of the new corona infection. I think there is a way.''

What is "Japan-Hawaii Safe Travel Measures"?
The "Japan-Hawaii Safe Travel Measures" announced by the Government of Japan this time was carried out by travelers before entering Japan, in addition to the screening when entering Japan, as well as the PCR test conducted before entering Japan, in order to prevent the spread of the new corona infection. You will be required to provide a negative result.

The Hawaii state government and the tourism industry have recommended a travel agreement “Travel Bubble” between countries and regions with low infection rates such as Hawaii and Japan.

Related article: Isn't Hawaii Tourism Resuming for Japan? The State of Hawaii is working on the Travel Bubble

If the program launches, state officials expect Hawaii to have about 690 Japanese travelers a day. By the way, before the pandemic, an average of 3,500 to 6,000 tourists came from Japan each day.

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HAWAII
Oahu

Oct. 23, 2020

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We are pleased to announce that the Honolulu Marathon Association has abandoned the 48th Honolulu Marathon 2020, which was scheduled for December 13, 2020.
After much discussion and consideration with the Honolulu County Government and the Hawaii State Government, we came to the conclusion that the race will not be held in December of this year.

We know that you are all training hard and looking forward to participating in the Honolulu Marathon.
I am very sorry for this painful decision as well as everyone else.
Related events such as 10K Run & Walk and Kalakaua Merry Miles will not be held in December this year.

We will also consider and discuss alternative dates that can be postponed in the first half of 2021.
If you cannot schedule the postponement in 2021
All entrants will be able to participate in the 49th Honolulu Marathon in December 2021 at no additional charge.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
(Honolulu Marathon Association)

I hope the situation will end soon and it will be held next year.

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HAWAII
Oahu

Oct. 16, 2020

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The state of Hawaii will begin accepting travelers on October 15th with the introduction of a pre-inspection program for the new Corona.

Along with this, some hotels that had been closed since March have announced that they will reopen.
The following are the scheduled reopening dates for hotels that are already open and that have been declared reopened by Thursday, October 15th.

● Hawaii Hotel (Oahu) Already Open
Ala Moana Hotel By Mantra
Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk
Park Shore Waikiki
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
Pearl Hotel Waikiki
Hotel La Croix
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort
Ohana Waikiki Maria by Outrigger
Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations Club
The Imperial Hawaii Resort at Waikiki Aqua Aston Hospitality
Castle Resort and Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
Hale Koa Hotel
Hotel Renew
The Laylow Autograph Collection
Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort
Aqua Pacific Monarch Hotel
Royal Grove Waikiki
Kahala Hotel & Resort
White Sands Hotel

The hotel, which has already reopened due to the corona disaster, has taken thorough hygiene measures to protect the safety of its guests.

● Reopened hotel after October 15 (Oahu)
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HAWAII
Oahu

Oct. 16, 2020

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● Reopened hotel after October 15 (Oahu)
The Modern Honolulu by Diamond Resorts Thursday, October 15, 2020
Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel Thursday, October 15, 2020
Courtyard Waikiki Beach – Marriott Thursday, October 15, 2020
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa Thursday, October 15, 2020
Club Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk Thursday, October 15, 2020

Prince Waikiki Sunday, November 1, 2020
Ambassador Hotel Waikiki Sunday, November 1, 2020
Aulani Disney Resort & Spa Sunday, November 1, 2020
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Sunday, November 1, 2020
Queen Kapiolani Hotel Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Turtle Bay Resort Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Sunday, December 15, 2020

● Hawaii Hotel (Oahu) Reopened from 2021
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Wednesday, April 1, 2021
Halekulani Hotel is undergoing a complete renovation and is scheduled to end in the summer of 2021

● Hotels that have not officially announced the reopening date (Oahu)
Moana Surfrider Westin Resort & Spa Sheraton Waikiki
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Royal Hawaiian Hotel Four Seasons Resort Oahu At Ko Olina Hallepuna Waikiki by Halle Craniza Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach

It seems that a pre-PCR inspection tourism program from Japan is also being considered.