Vivinavi : Hawaii : (United States) Hawaii

• tonton
• 2024/08/14 (Wed) 17:34
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Hawaii has the best climate.

If you have children, the level of education in Japan or Irvine, California is
much higher, so if you move to Hawaii, you will have to learn
what you learned 3-4 years ago, so even if you switch to private school, Hawaii is inferior to Japan or Irvine.

Hawaii's high cost of living is a challenge, but for couples with the financial means,
it's a wonderful place to live, and the climate is hard to beat.

Hawaii is not safe.
Women do not walk alone at night. I think they should use a car.

I think life in Japan is easy
because prices and salaries have not changed much in 30 years, but hundreds of people die from heat stroke every year
it is not comfortable.

Some people who can afford to retire
live in both Japan and Hawaii.

Japan has no future due to the declining birthrate and depopulation in the countryside.
Many people are moving abroad, but when they reach old age,
some may return to Japan completely.

• Taki
• 2024/08/15 (Thu) 09:55
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Hello, Mana-san.

Mana-san, are you at the stage of thinking about moving from Japan to Hawaii? ？
I have been in Hawaii for a while for work, and I would like to write what I feel from that perspective, so I hope this will help you.

I have no intention to discredit Hawaii, but I myself did not come here of my own volition, and in that sense, I may not be
the majority.
Therefore, my impression of Hawaii may differ greatly from others, but I hope you can see it as an opinion.



・ What is better about Hawaii
As tonton mentioned, I am sure about the climate.
It is no exaggeration to say that there is no winter, and many people say that they no longer catch cold here. Compared to Japan with its high temperature and humidity, I feel that the burden on the body is much smaller than in Japan.
Also, with easy access to the beautiful ocean, I think it is still a paradise for those who love the sea.

Also, in terms of work, I personally think it may be a better fit than Japan.
The structure of the company is such that job changes are much more common than in Japan, so if you are capable, you can aim for a higher position
which I think is also an attractive point.
（ On the other hand, there is a risk of being eliminated without mercy if you are not capable ）

This may be limited to where I work, but the environment is more open and relaxed than in Japan.
The company is more strict than in Japan in terms of discrimination and harassment, and because of the nature of the island, the competition is less
intense and the corporate culture is more relaxed. However, I think this depends on the company.
Personally, I find it a better working environment than when I was in a Japanese company, but I think it depends on various conditions.


・ Things that are better in Japan
I think there are too many to write about.
Not only about prices, but also the level of security, service, sanitation, and transportation is much better in Japan as far as I am concerned.
As for prices and services, my skin feeling is that prices are 1/3 of what they are in Japan, and services are less hit or miss in my book, and
even if I had the misfortune to catch a miss, I thought the level of the miss would be forgivable.

In Japan, for example, if you live in a major city such as Tokyo, Osaka, or Nagoya, you can go on a
excursion to Okinawa or Hokkaido, for example, or even a short trip from Tokyo to Shizuoka or Osaka to Nagoya within a few hours ～ half a day. It takes only a few hours and less than half a day to get there.
Hawaii is an island, so the next destination would be the west coast of the U.S. or Japan, and the flight time alone is 5 ～ 10 hours.
If you add the time before and after the flight, it takes almost a full day just to travel, and the cost of that travel should be less in Japan.
So if you are the kind of person who likes to go away for a weekend or a short holiday, Japan is probably a better choice.

Also, Hawaii is a small island, so the places you go may always be the same.
If that is what you prefer, there is no problem at all, but "always going to the same place" is an option that can be taken in Japan as well, so
if you think about it in terms of "which is better", I think that Japan has more options and is better.


・ Permanent residence in Hawaii
I am not positive about permanent residence at this time.
It is true that Hawaii has many good points, but in terms of total livability,
I think it was easier to live in urban or similar areas in Japan （ or near the city centers of Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba ）.
I have the impression that Hawaii is a place to enjoy because it is a place to come for fun, and if you live there, you can see a different side of Hawaii.


In any case, depending on your current situation （ your job, age, residence, family situation, and future plans ） moving to Hawaii
may be highly recommended, or it may require careful consideration. I think it is a very good idea.

I am sure I have not written everything here, so please feel free to comment
if you would like more details.


I apologize for the length of this message.

• j
• 2024/08/18 (Sun) 18:44
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I have lived in Hawaii for over 10 years.
What makes Hawaii better than Japan ＝ climate, nature, income, outdoor activities
What makes Japan better than Hawaii ＝ everything is cheaper （ cost of living, medical care ）, food is good regardless of price

If you live in Hawaii now, do you want to live in Hawaii forever? ＝ do you want to live in Hawaii forever do you plan to keep Hawaii as a hub as long as you are working?

• マナ
• 2025/01/05 (Sun) 16:48
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Thank you all for your answers. Happy New Year Hau'oli Makahiki Hou.

In general, which do you think has better healthcare ？?

• tonton
• 2025/01/05 (Sun) 17:10
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With the field of medicine there are lots of fields so neither is the same.

Some people say that dentists are US expensive but their skills are excellent.

If anyone who has had surgery in Japan and Hawaii could share their experiences

I would be happy to hear from you.

• 在米25年
• 2025/01/06 (Mon) 12:58
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I have been told that I have several congenital defects in my heart and will probably need surgery eventually. During a physical examination at the time of my permanent residency, I was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat just by listening to my heartbeat, and my specialist told me about the specific problem. Since then, whenever I have changed doctors, it is always pointed out at the first medical examination. I had health checkups every year for less than 30 years in Japan, but they never pointed it out.

• ニュータッチ
• 2025/01/26 (Sun) 17:51
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In Japan, there is an image that a doctor can only see a patient for a few minutes, and that he or she has to handle a large number of patients, especially in larger hospitals. I often wonder if they are not able to examine and treat patients properly. In Hawaii, it is sometimes difficult to get an appointment, but I have the image that they are humane and take their time to examine you. On the other hand, I don't think Hawaii has a physical examination system like Japan. Well, if I tell him I have symptoms, he will refer me. I think that if insurance covers it, endoscopes, which in Japan are done without any, are very easy with general anesthesia, and humane （ suffering is ） taken care of, such as pain.

• Nobu
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• 2025/01/26 (Sun) 20:40
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Good things about Japan

clean overall
many responsible companies
cheap
few homeless, strange people on the streets
good indoor entertainment.


Good things about Hawaii

Easy, don't worry too much about anything
Things are often easy
Flexible
Many kinds of food sold in supermarkets (from super healthy food to junk food)
Many cheerful and pleasant people
Good sense of humor
Nice climate, you can wear short sleeves, shorts and beasan all year round

Bad things about Japan
Too strict about many things, you have to care about many things Too many things to care about
Too many germaphobes
Same chain restaurants and food
Lack of flexibility since the late Heisei period
Fewer and fewer facilities and parks to play, and more and more boring shopping malls and townhouses
No sense of humor, especially after 2010's
Economy has been stagnant since the bubble economy, no new and attractive things are being created these days. Technology is also stagnant. Foreign countries are ahead of us.
Prices are rising, but salaries are not rising much. When I go abroad due to the weak yen, I feel that things are very expensive.
Prostitutes are on the rise, and inbound tourism is worsening public safety.


Bad points about Hawaii
Many dirty places. There are many homeless people and strange people, but I think it is getting better and better these days.
The removal of pay phones, bus tickets, etc. make it hard for analog people to live.
Prices are high.
Insects are abundant.
There are no four seasons, so winter sports and other activities are almost impossible to enjoy.

• PPB
• 2025/01/27 (Mon) 05:25
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I have lived in Hawaii for less than 30 years. As you have said, I feel that medical care in Hawaii is definitely more humane. I had a simple surgery in Japan, but the doctor was very poor, and when I complained of severe pain after the surgery, he would not listen to me, saying, "You have to put up with this. It was very painful that they did not listen to me. Here, even during surgery with local anesthesia, they always say, "If you feel any pain, please let us know immediately. Also, when I broke my bone in Japan and was taken care of at a hospital, they did not give me a proper cast, and the doctor in charge just gave me a flimsy plastic cast without even looking at me for a month （ I went for a follow-up visit, but it didn't last ）. When I returned to Hawaii to see a specialist, he told me, "You can't heal properly with such flimsy plastic. I had to start all over again. Even though the medical cost is high, I feel that Hawaii is a safe and reliable place to receive proper care. As Mr. Newtouch said, there are no physical examinations here, but there are some tests that are recommended when you reach a certain age, so I take those and also ask my doctor for a very detailed blood test once a year.

• プライム
• 2025/02/10 (Mon) 22:10
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Aloha ！ If you can afford it, I think the best （ ideal ） is to go back and forth between Japan and Hawaii. In Hawaii, you can relax and enjoy the slow life, and the climate is perfect. I don't remember ever catching a cold in Hawaii. But when I get tired of it, I go back to Japan to live in the city life, and when I come back after a few months, everything feels fresh again.

If you are going to live in one or the other all the time, it depends on the person.


"Hawaii"

Rent is expensive （ About 3 times as expensive as in Japan for the same specs, not many new apartments ）

No plastic surgery （ Hyaluronic acid etc. ）

No saunas, super public baths, etc. （ If you like this in Japan ）

Not many places to walk （ From Waikiki, only two courses ）

Hawaii Medical Choice Act （ I would use this if I had to ）


"Japan"

Many people are impatient （. If you say "eh-too" on the phone and pause for a moment, they will say "moshi moshi moshi" ？ but in Hawaii they will wait ）

we are like an immigrant nation （ in the US it has always been the case but in Japan they are resistant to it. Chinese people walking around on the phone talking loudly ）

Extremely hot in summer （ The temperature is getting hotter every year, often over 35 degrees. ）

Fashion sense is one of the best in the world （ Many Japanese who have lived in Hawaii for a long time become careless and tacky in their appearance. I am often surprised to find out that they are Japanese ）

I am sure there are more, I will add more later.

How about you guys ？?

• ピン
• 2025/03/27 (Thu) 01:07
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I am a repatriate from Hawaii to Japan.
I lived in Hawaii for over 20 years and I was fed up.
Prices are very high and crazy homeless people everywhere ！
Japan is comfortable. Traveling around is fun, there are hot springs, and the food is good ！
Sometimes I watch the news about Hawaii, but gun crime has gone up, and I wonder where the old Hawaii went.
Well, next time I go to the U.S., I'd like to go sightseeing in California or something ～.

• tonton
• 2025/03/27 (Thu) 12:09
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Many people move to Hawaii or vacation in Hawaii even though the cost of living is high because of the great climate.

One of the privileges of living in Hawaii is that there are many Affordable properties and even those with below average annual incomes have the opportunity to purchase a new home.
It is limited to First Home Buyers, so only those who are currently renting. You can't buy as an investment.

In Japan, due to the weak yen and strong dollar, the number of foreign tourists is increasing and hotels and ryokans are raising their prices.
If Japan would set kamaaina rates like Hawaii, I think that Japanese residents would not have to pay the same amount as foreign tourists.

Japan and Hawaii, both have good and bad points. Everyone's age, family structure and financial ability are different, so you should choose the one that suits you best.