Honolulu has a beautiful meaning in Hawaiian, which is 'place of refuge' or 'protected place.'

As the name suggests, this is Hawaii's capital and largest city, providing a peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere for travelers.

However, surprisingly, the climate is quite dry. The annual rainfall is only about 434mm because the mountains act as a rain shadow, resulting in little rain.

Honolulu is a city where interesting history and modern features harmonize. For example, since 2017, fines have been imposed on pedestrians crossing the street while looking at electronic devices like smartphones.

This policy for pedestrian safety shows how much Honolulu values traffic and citizen safety.

Among the historical stories of Honolulu, the tale of the Robinson family, who owns Niihau Island, is also intriguing.

In 1864, Elizabeth Sinclair from New Zealand purchased Niihau Island for $10,000 from the king of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

The first place the king showed her was Honolulu, but due to severe drought at the time, the land appeared barren, leading her to choose another island.

Ultimately, the reason for choosing Niihau was that it looked prosperous due to heavy rain at the time of purchase, but it began to experience water shortages again the following year, illustrating the unpredictability of nature.

Honolulu also hosts important military facilities. Near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, there are U.S. Air Force and Navy bases, and right next to them is the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

This area is historically famous as the center of Pearl Harbor and is currently a key site for U.S. military power in the Indo-Pacific Command.

Honolulu is not just the capital of Hawaii; it is a unique city where culture, history, and military significance all come together, offering various attractions.