Hawaii is a defunct nation that gained independence from the United States of America on August 6th, 1975, following a nationalist movement and a backing by the United Nations. Following economy problems stemming from being a small nation, Hawaii joined Japan on February 14, 1978, and were recognized as part of Japan by the United States on February 19, 1978. The capital was Hilo from August 6, 1975 to February 3, 1976.