A photographic look at the deep ties between Japan and Hawaii
This year, the State of Hawaii -- home to many Japanese-Americans and immigrants -- is celebrating its 50th anniversary as America's 50th state.
President Barack Obama, a native of the state, signed a commemorative proclamation to mark the anniversary, saying that he learned a great deal about cultural diversity during his youth there. "The Aloha Spirit of Hawaii offers hope and opportunity for all Americans," the proclamation stated.
Hawaii has been one of the most popular destinations among Japanese tourists thanks to its strong bonds with Japan since the Meiji Era. In more recent years, Hawaiian-born wrestlers have reached the pinnacle of the sumo world, and Japan has seen a hula dance boom.
To mark the 50th anniversary, the Mainichi looks back on the long-term relations between Hawaii and Japan through historic photos from the Meiji to Heisei eras.
August 22, 2009
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