Originally Posted by
hailstorm
In the aftermath of the 2011 Japan earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disaster, there was a feeling of "self-restraint" that lasted for several months. Even in unaffected areas like Tokyo, people did not want to be seen enjoying themselves when so many people were going through such a hard time.
Perhaps that feeling is having a bigger impact on Big Island tourism than actual fear for one's safety.
This is a totally different event. This is an event where absolutely no one needed to get hurt, nor die, and everyone had plenty of time to evacuate in non-panic conditions.