NPS and Pacific Historic Parks Launch New Pearl Harbor Apps

Above, the battleship USS Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The National Park Service and Pacific Historic Parks are introducing new apps for Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

According to KHON2:

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Pacific Historic Parks and the National Park Service have partnered to create two new Pearl Harbor apps, bringing the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor to the world. The new experience offers a unique view of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument-Pearl Harbor that is open daily, welcoming over 1.9 million visitors annually. 

"Our two new Pearl Harbor Apps add a whole new dimension in learning about the events of December 7, 1941," said Aileen Utterdyke, president & CEO of Pacific Historic Parks. "The stories of the USS Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor are more accessible than ever, providing everyone the opportunity to honor the past and to inspire a better future."  

The free Pearl Harbor-USS Arizona app is the official National Park visitor guide for the USS Arizona Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The app is available for download on iOS and Android phones via Apple iTunes or Google Play. 

Above, the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

 Everyone should include a visit to Pearl Harbor on their travel "bucket list".

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A Ham-booger By Any Other Name...

Above, the loco moco burger can only be bought at a McDonald's in Japan, like this one in Asakusa. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This little item came across my screen.

It is about some Hawaiian-styled foods being offered exclusively in Japan's McDonald's. One burger sounds good, but the name leaves much to be desired.

According to KHON Channel 2 in Honolulu:

The good news: McDonald’s has added Hawaiian-themed items to its menu. Think Hawaiian BBQ pork burger, loco moco burger [italics mine] and pineapple pie. 

The bad news: You can only get them in Japan. 

The specialty items launched Feb. 10 at more than 3,000 restaurants as part of a World Mac Hawaii campaign to keep Hawaii top of mind for millions of Japanese residents. 

The campaign runs through late March and includes a trip giveaway contest, conducted in partnership with Hawaii Tourism Japan and the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Really? Loco moco burger. In some cultures, the word moco means something that comes out of one's nose.

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