Even if you want to, buying or renting a house in US might sound concerning. Hawaii is the most popular dream locations for people who visit. No doubt that Hawaii are amazing and attractive cities to live in. Good weather throughout the year and friendly people and neighborhood. As we also live in these two cities, let us tell you what are other pros to living in the amazing city!
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Among all the islands of Hawaii, Oahu is the most well-known popular island. Other islands that tourists can visit include Island of Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kauai. Usually Oahu is the "Hawaii" that many Japanese people recognize as. Not just Waikiki, but there are other great local places, like North Shore, Kailua, Waimanalo, Kaimuki, Haleiwa, etc. that you should check out when you are in Hawaii!
Weather
The average temperature is around 25 ° C, and rainbows are often seen after the rain. Hawaii has two seasons, "summer" and "winter". The dry season (May-October) with less rain corresponds to summer, and the rainy season (November-April) with relatively heavy rain corresponds to winter. Even though it rains a lot, it is much less than the amount of rainfall in Japan, and it is not enough to worry about the rainy season.
Transportation
Rent-a-car, shuttle bus, and Uber are the main means of traveling within the islands of Hawaii. Traveling around the island is easy and reasonably priced. You can rent a car at any of the islands, including the airport on Oahu (advance reservations are recommended). There are also rental cars equipped with Japanese car navigation systems, and it is not uncommon to rent a car from the airport immediately after arrival.
Pros and Cons
The advantages of living in Hawaii are that the climate and abundant nature. On top of that, even if you are not good at English, you can still somehow manage. The disadvantage is still financial. Since it is a tourist area and an island, prices are high and rent is high. Paper products such as tissue and toilet paper is especially expensive.
Recommendation
It can be said that living in Hawaii is suitable for those who are financially stable and love nature. Hawaii is a small island, and many people get bored if they live all the time, so if you really like nature such as the sea and mountains, you can enjoy living in Hawaii. Also, even if you don't speak English, you can live with peace of mind, so it is recommended for those who want a little outside of Japan but still at a distance close to Japan.