but after Japan attacked Oahu in 1941 - there was the 1980's boom where Japanese investors acquired significant commercial and real estate holdings along Waikiki.

Today - rather than purchasing the ground that suffered an attack - they just get elected to govern it.

Not many true Hawaiians around anymore. Every nationality but no true Hawaiians except on 1 small island.

...he spoke about how the American company which owned the hotel for many years let it get run down and, in some cases, even took safety shortcuts in order to make more money right now. He then spoke about how the new Japanese owners demanded that their asset - the hotel - be properly maintained and updated to protect its future value.

The maintenance employee was very happy with the new owners and proud of the hotel's new look and feel. The difference in philosophy made a huge difference in how the hotel was run and maintained.

I've been trying to get to Midway and Guam recently. Just heard the Guam residents believe their island is chock-a-blocked with ghosts - Mostly Japanese!

Don't know whether to laugh or be angry along with the Guamanians.