I used to work for Mitsukoshi Hawaii. Back 1979 when it first opened. Mitsukoshi was only on the first and fourth floors. I worked at Tiffany’s on the first floor. We had water running down the walls and people would come in to touch the water. It was fun times.
Mahalo Shinichi for sharing ! We left Hawaii long ago ! So nice to see the changes you know the next time we go home ... we will be tourists and hang out in Waikiki !!!
Fun walk. Great way to see Waikiki. You don't realize how many things there are in Waikiki to see and do unless you walk the street. I usually just go to one place at a time and leave when going to Waikiki. I definitely should check it out more.
Hi Shinichi, I haven't been on Kalakaua in a while. Everytime I pass that building, I still call it Mitsukoshi. Totally different vibe now. My friends and would go there when we were teenagers. We went to the Waikiki Shopping Plaza too. The food was cheap enough for us to afford. There was a Woolworths nearby. Love Afternoon Tea at the Moana. I wish I could staycation at the Moana.
Shinichi, thanks for another awesome walking tour! By the way, the new Junbi macha place you walked by is a business founded by Joe Jitsukawa, another youtuber. He started the channel "JK news". Take care everyone.
I don't think Joe was one of the founders. I think he came in later as a partner before it was rebranded to Junbi. The other youtuber you're referring to is David So. If I remember correctly they're the franchise owners of the Waikiki store though. Their matcha is sourced from Japan. They've done vlogs of them visiting and checking out the farm
I used to go play video games at Mitsukoshi. I really miss that Waikiki Theater. Remember the man that used to p,any the organ at the front of the theater! So nostalgic of all those good days.
I enjoyed watching this video, seeing the sites and how it's changed/not changed and yr narration providing historical framework. My fond memories of Waikiki and the rest of Oahu are from mid 1980s to 2000s.
It's been about 24 years since I've driven around and worked in the Waikiki area, it was definitely happening during the 80's and 90's, there was more restaurants and tourists.
Oh gosh this was such a fun walk through, thanks so much Shinichi, you just have so many great memories of when you were younger and now all of the things that are changing and getting better. I would love to visit Waikiki and be able to see all of this cool stuff. Have a blessed and beautiful rest of your day, sending love and hugs, bye! 😉🤗🌸🌸🌸💜💜💖💞
So much nostalgia. So much change. Sorry to see the Waikiki Theater closed in 2002. It was a very beautiful theater back in the day. I'm happy that the Moana is still going strong. I hope that, as the iconic "First Lady of Waikiki," it will be around for many years to come. Thank you for another lovely walk down memory lane, Shinichi. 🤙🌺🌺🌺💖
I Spent a lot of time walking around at Royal Hawaiian…while my friend was buying up the entire Hermés store….way too far out of my budget, but I did buy a green tea at the ABC Store
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I used to work for Mitsukoshi Hawaii. Back 1979 when it first opened. Mitsukoshi was only on the first and fourth floors. I worked at Tiffany’s on the first floor. We had water running down the walls and people would come in to touch the water. It was fun times.
Mahalo Shinichi for sharing ! We left Hawaii long ago ! So nice to see the changes you know the next time we go home ... we will be tourists and hang out in Waikiki !!!
Fun walk. Great way to see Waikiki. You don't realize how many things there are in Waikiki to see and do unless you walk the street. I usually just go to one place at a time and leave when going to Waikiki. I definitely should check it out more.
This brings back memories of my stay in Hawaii. I stayed right there at the Princess
Wou keren banget pemangdangannya kakak , jalan raya nya juga cukup bagus dan indah sekali kakak
Hi Shinichi,
I haven't been on Kalakaua in a while. Everytime I pass that building, I still call it Mitsukoshi. Totally different vibe now. My friends and would go there when we were teenagers. We went to the Waikiki Shopping Plaza too. The food was cheap enough for us to afford. There was a Woolworths nearby.
Love Afternoon Tea at the Moana. I wish I could staycation at the Moana.
pretty city thanks for the tour
That was a fun walk through Waikiki to see the many changes. You know that locals don’t go there much especially after the theaters closed. 🌺
Shinichi, thanks for another awesome walking tour! By the way, the new Junbi macha place you walked by is a business founded by Joe Jitsukawa, another youtuber. He started the channel "JK news". Take care everyone.
I don't think Joe was one of the founders. I think he came in later as a partner before it was rebranded to Junbi. The other youtuber you're referring to is David So. If I remember correctly they're the franchise owners of the Waikiki store though. Their matcha is sourced from Japan. They've done vlogs of them visiting and checking out the farm
Through this video and the one yesterday (?), am finding the avenues pretty handsome in Waikiki.
I used to go play video games at Mitsukoshi. I really miss that Waikiki Theater. Remember the man that used to p,any the organ at the front of the theater! So nostalgic of all those good days.
I enjoyed watching this video, seeing the sites and how it's changed/not changed and yr narration providing historical framework. My fond memories of Waikiki and the rest of Oahu are from mid 1980s to 2000s.
Wooooooow, I’ve been here before!!!!
You look fantastic with your glasses on shinichi love you ❤❤❤
It's been about 24 years since I've driven around and worked in the Waikiki area, it was definitely happening during the 80's and 90's, there was more restaurants and tourists.
Oh gosh this was such a fun walk through, thanks so much Shinichi, you just have so many great memories of when you were younger and now all of the things that are changing and getting better. I would love to visit Waikiki and be able to see all of this cool stuff. Have a blessed and beautiful rest of your day, sending love and hugs, bye! 😉🤗🌸🌸🌸💜💜💖💞
So much nostalgia. So much change. Sorry to see the Waikiki Theater closed in 2002. It was a very beautiful theater back in the day. I'm happy that the Moana is still going strong. I hope that, as the iconic "First Lady of Waikiki," it will be around for many years to come. Thank you for another lovely walk down memory lane, Shinichi. 🤙🌺🌺🌺💖
Are used to meet my step mom for a pau on the lanai of the Moana at sunset, but I never had tea there. So elegant ❤
Landscape architecture is a separate field from buildings architecture but it is definitely a thing 🙂
(Heh, indeed the stone sidewalks look fairly recent, from where the grass hasn't filled in yet. )
Nice
I miss the old International Market Place. 😢
DFS is now open again
Stix Asia used to be the Waikiki Yokocho
hawaii island and expensive ..................... is that real ??????????
I Spent a lot of time walking around at Royal Hawaiian…while my friend was buying up the entire Hermés store….way too far out of my budget, but I did buy a green tea at the ABC Store
My favourite place ❤❤