{"id":2514,"date":"2025-05-03T22:04:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T08:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cptbruce.com\/information\/?p=2514"},"modified":"2025-10-26T18:30:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T04:30:04","slug":"nhk-ohabiz-20250502","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cptbruce.com\/information\/all\/nhk-ohabiz-20250502","title":{"rendered":"NHK \u2013 Featured News Interview NHK WORLD-JAPAN &amp; OhaBiz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>* NHK: Japan\u2019s public broadcasting organization<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We had the opportunity to contribute to NHK\u2019s morning economic news program, aired on May 2, 2025, featuring the special segment: \u201c<strong>Japanese Tourists Are Not Returning to Hawaii!?<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NHK WORLD-JAPAN &amp; NHK Oha (Ohayo: Morning) Biz Interview<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/nhkworld\/en\/news\/videos\/20250515064849967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cptbruce.com\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025_NHKWorld-2.jpg\" alt=\"NHK World: Hawaii seeks new ideas amid lack of Japanese tourists\" class=\"wp-image-2555 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cptbruce.com\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025_NHKWorld-2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cptbruce.com\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025_NHKWorld-2-300x175.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/380;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NHK WORLD-JAPAN<\/strong> (English) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hawaii seeks new ideas amid lack of Japanese tourists<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/nhkworld\/en\/news\/videos\/20250515064849967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/nhkworld\/en\/news\/videos\/20250515064849967<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NHK WORLD-JAPAN<\/strong> [ YouTube Channel ]<br><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kdXnO6kl3XM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hawaii seeks new ideas amid lack of Japanese tourists<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/news\/contents\/ohabiz\/articles\/2025_0502.html \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cptbruce.com\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025_NHK_OhaBiz.jpg\" alt=\"NHK Ohayo Biz. \u201cJapanese Tourists Are Not Returning to Hawaii!?\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-2556 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cptbruce.com\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025_NHK_OhaBiz.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cptbruce.com\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025_NHK_OhaBiz-300x175.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/380;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oha Biz<\/strong> (Japanese) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 2, 2025 Broadcast \u2013 \u201cJapanese Tourists Are Not Returning to Hawaii!?\u201d<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/news\/contents\/ohabiz\/articles\/2025_0502.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/news\/contents\/ohabiz\/articles\/2025_0502.html <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>* Please note that the video may be available for a limited period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"captain-bruces-perspective\">Captain Bruce\u2019s Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Since the COVID-19 pandemic, not only the tourism industry but all businesses in Hawaii have been significantly affected. It is said that it will take several more years to return to pre-pandemic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Captain Bruce, we have worked together as a team to adapt our services to meet the needs of domestic travelers in the U.S. Through this transition, we have continued to embrace the spirit of hospitality that we cultivated while serving Japanese visitors. This dedication to excellent service has earned high praise from guests across the United States and worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cptbruce.com\/information\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/20250411_NHK_2.jpg\" alt=\"202504 NHK Oha Biz Interview\" class=\"wp-image-7874 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NHK Interview at Captain Bruce Boat Slip in Heeia Kea Small Boat Harbor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:71px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-commitment-extends-beyond-tourism\">Our commitment extends beyond tourism<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>We deeply value our relationship with the local community and actively engage in collaborative efforts that foster mutual growth and understanding. We have also had the opportunity to learn from various perspectives, which has enriched our ability to provide meaningful experiences for all our guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since last year, we have seen a gradual increase in visitors from Japan. Our bilingual staff and even English-speaking team members are enjoying learning Japanese, ensuring that all our guests enjoy a memorable experience. Additionally, our ocean-loving crew has come up with creative ways to introduce Hawaii\u2019s marine life and coral reefs, allowing us to maintain a positive and engaging approach to our work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you\u2019ll join us for a special experience on a Captain Bruce tour. Our team looks forward to welcoming you again soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:71px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-text-align-left has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#1dbfb3;border-width:1px\"><blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/nhkworld\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NHK WORLD-JAPAN<\/a><\/strong><br>NHK WORLD-JAPAN is the international service of Japan&#8217;s public media organization NHK. 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