throughout the years, i’ve visited the most famous tree in the world about a hundred times. it’s the Hitachi tree that’s located in Moanalua Gardens. it’s a must see attraction for almost every single Japanese tourist. 
i even hugged the tree a few times. when i use to take people there, i would go together and enjoy the moment. BUT, for the past few years, i heard about all kinds of car thefts so i’d wait in the parking lot and watch the surfboards and valuables in the car. 
this past Thursday, a Japanese tourist was walking back to her car when a man from behind started approaching her. look at the guy in the white shirt.
then he ran towards her and snatched her bag! so the Japanese woman and friends chased the guy to the Toyota Tacoma getaway car. 
the guy got into the Tacoma and sped away. and while doing that, he actually ran over the lady!!! a 49 year old Japanese tourist woman didn’t need this to happen. i feel so sorry for her. what’s happening to Oahu????
so once again, here is my advice for all tourists coming to Hawaii. when you come here, leave your designer bags and valuables back in Japan. you don’t need it here and nobody cares anyway. and when you go out, just take a couple things with you and leave the rest at your hotel. if you’re walking around with a Louis Vuitton bag and a Rolex watch, you are a target! but if you’re walking around with a Whole Foods eco bag and a cheap watch, nobody will bother you. sorry but this is the world we live in. either adjust to it, or take the chance of being robbed. simple…
by the way, the lady is recovering, and the guys that robbed her and ran her over still didn’t get caught…
