A Japanese-Language Hawaii Travel Media
Connecting Hawaii businesses with engaged Japanese travelers since 2022.
This is the English summary of “Minna no Aloha Chan” (みんなのアロハちゃん) — a Japanese-language Hawaii travel media operated from Honolulu.
Who We Are
ALOHA CHAN is a Hawaii-focused travel media that delivers up-to-date information about Hawaii to Japanese-speaking travelers. Built around a popular YouTube channel and a content-rich blog, our team produces firsthand reports on Hawaii’s restaurants, hotels, shopping, beaches, and local culture — filmed and written directly from Honolulu.
We started in 2022 to bridge the gap between post-pandemic Hawaii and the millions of Japanese tourists who love the islands. Today, our content reaches tens of thousands of Japan-based viewers and readers planning their next Hawaii trip.
Our Reach (Verified)
Our Audience
- Geography: 100% Japan-based viewers (Japanese-language content)
- Gender: Male 52% / Female 48% — well balanced
- Age: 64% are aged 55+ — predominantly mature, time-rich, and high-disposable-income travelers
- Mindset: Active Hawaii planners and repeat visitors with confirmed interest in Hawaii’s restaurants, hotels, shopping, and tours
Data source: YouTube Studio Analytics (28-day rolling window).
What Makes Us Different
- Boots-on-the-ground reporting. Our team lives and films in Honolulu — every restaurant review, hotel tour, and shop feature is based on real, on-site experience.
- Built for high-intent travelers. Our audience isn’t browsing — they’re actively planning a Hawaii trip and ready to book restaurants, hotels, and activities.
- Long-tail asset. Each YouTube video and blog post continues to generate views and bookings for months and years after publication.
- Mature, high-value demographic. Unlike youth-focused influencer channels, our 55+ majority audience converts well for premium hotels, dining, tours, and shopping.
For Hawaii Businesses
If you operate a restaurant, hotel, retail store, activity, or experience in Hawaii, ALOHA CHAN can introduce your business directly to thousands of Japanese travelers before they leave Japan. Our partnerships have helped Hawaii businesses increase Japanese guest visits, raise brand recognition among Japanese travelers, and generate measurable foot traffic.
Sponsorship & Advertising Options
- YouTube Video Sponsorship (flagship product) — featured placement in a dedicated video, narrated by our presenter in Japanese
- YouTube + Blog Tie-up — paired video and long-form article with on-site photography and a Japanese write-up
- Banner Placement — display ads within targeted articles or the persistent sidebar
- Social Posts (Instagram / TikTok) — for time-sensitive promotions or product launches
How to Get in Touch
We’d love to hear about your business and explore how we can help. Please use the contact form on our Japanese inquiry page (Google Translate can be used to read the page in English):
If the form does not load, please email us at info@alohachan.com.
About Our Team
- Site Name: Minna no Aloha Chan (みんなのアロハちゃん)
- Operator: Aloha Chan Team
- Established: November 2022
- Based in: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- Contact: info@alohachan.com
- YouTube: youtube.com/@ALOHACHAN
- Instagram: @alohachan_hawaii
Mahalo for considering ALOHA CHAN as your partner in reaching Japanese travelers to Hawaii.