MAHALO! 46th Annual Samurai Classic Golf Tournament

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

Dec

MAHALO! 46th Annual Samurai Classic Golf Tournament

Highlights from the Samurai Classic (video courtesy of JN Productions, Inc.)

Head over to the HJCC Facebook page to check out all the event photos! (PC: Brandon Miyagi)

After months of preparations under the leadership of tri-chairs Darrell Yamagata, David Tsuda, and Travis Kikuchi, the stage was set for a fun day of golf and networking at the 46th Annual Samurai Classic Golf Tournament. A full-field of 210 golfers took over courses A and C at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club on Friday, October 27, 2023. We would like to extend a BIG MAHALO to everyone who registered to play and supported out our tournament this year! It was truly a team effort with so many people to thank from pre-planning and then having everything fall into place on tournament day, including nice weather.

The Moiliili Triangle Park TORII GATE SCULPTURE & ARTS Repainting Story

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

May

The Moiliili Triangle Park TORII GATE SCULPTURE & ARTS Repainting Story

Article by: Steven Teruya

40th Anniversary of HJCC and Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce and Industry - "Sister Chamber" Relationship

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

May

40th Anniversary of HJCC and Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce and Industry - "Sister Chamber" Relationship

Article by: Myles Shibata (Chair of the Board)

MAHALO! Chopsticks & Wine 2023

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

May

MAHALO! CHOPSTICKS & WINE 2023!

Head over to the HJCC Facebook page to check out all the event photos!
(PC: Marco Garcia, Robert Furukawa, and HJCC Staff)

After nearly a four-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce's Chopsticks & Wine event finally made it's full-scale return on Thursday, April 13th, 2023. Nearly 1,100 HJCC Members, friends, and foodies attended the event at the Hawaii Convention Center as we celebrated the 19th anniversary of our signature fundraising event.

Mahalo for Supporting Chopsticks & Wine with a Twist!

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

May

MAHALO FOR SUPPORTING CHOPSTICKS & WINE WITH A TWIST!

View the recording of the Chopsticks & Wine with a Twist: Final Night Dinner and Virtual Program :
Click HERE

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC) hosted a virtual gathering, the final event in the first-ever Chopsticks & Wine with a Twist, featuring a month’s worth of events celebrating food, wine and our community.

We hosted dine-in and takeout opportunities for Corporate Table sponsors, as well as individual packages for two at participating restaurants including MW Restaurant, RumFire Waikiki, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Sansei Waikiki.

76th Shinnen Enkai - New Year's Celebration

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

Feb

76^th Shinnen Enkai - New Year's Celebration -
Article by Derek Kaneshiro (Co-Chair)

2021 Make-A-Holiday Contest

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

Dec

MAHALO FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR CONTEST!!


1st Place		Finance Factors - FIL Specialty Lines & Health & Life Departments (Arlene G.)
2nd Place		Finance Factors - FIL Honolulu Branch (Renee M.)
3rd Place		Taylor and Natalie S.
4th Place		Waipono Investment Corporation
5th Place		Christine K.
6th Place		Marc N.

Congratulations to the above winners!
You will be contacted individually regarding your prizes.

Special Mahalo to HJCC Member Companies for their support of this event:

HJCC Member since 1992

HJCC Member since 2011

Business Solutions Japan Update Presented by Central Pacific Bank

by: Mina Sakai

Category: News

Sep

Business Solutions Webinar - Japan Update Presented by Central Pacific Bank

By Derek Kaneshiro, Small Business Advocacy Committee Chair

On Monday, August 30^th, the Small Business Advocacy Committee and Women’s Diversity Initiative Committee hosted a Japan Update webinar presented by Central Pacific Bank’s Paul Yonamine (Chairman & CEO, CPF; Executive Chairman, CPB), Hikaru Utsugi (General Manager, International Banking Division), and Nozomi Heenan (Client Serivces Manager, International Banking Division).

The moderator for this event was Jill Kuramto (Communications Chairperson; Chief Communication Officer & Client Development Director, RKT Media). The webinar focused on Japan’s current economy and the potential opportunties for Hawaii once Japanese tourism returns. There were approximately 50 attendees who listened, participated in trivia questions, and engaged in a question and answer session.

MAHALO! 44th Annual Samurai Classic

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

May

44th SAMURAI Classic Golf Tournament by Steven Teruya, Co-Chair, Ways and Means Committee

MAHALO FROM THE CO-CHAIRS

44th Annual Samurai Classic Golf Tournament

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: Event

May

Mahalo for supporting Red & White Talent Taikai

by: Mina Sakai

Category: News

Feb

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By Kari Kiyota, Event Committee Chair and Membership Development Committee Chair

Mahalo for joining us at Building A Foundation Webinar

by: Mina Sakai

Category: News

Dec

Mahalo for joining us at HJCC Webinar “Building A Foundation for Success”

By Co-Chairs Tobie Wada and Derek Kaneshiro

Mahalo for Joining Us!! -- HJCC Chopsticks & Wine Mini Series: Virtual Beer Workshop

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

Dec

MAHALO For Joining Us! - HJCC Chopsticks & Wine Series: Virtual Beer Workshop
		By: Steven Teruya, Event Chair Saturday, December 5th, 2020, featured chamber member companies, Beer Lab Hawaii and ZIPPY’S at our first Virtual Beer Workshop.


The workshop was highlighted by locally crafted beer paired with “off the menu” chicken WingZ by Zippy’s. Thank you to Nick Wong, co-founder of Beer Lab Hawaii and Trevor Luke, Culinary Director from Zippy’s for that very engaging and informative workshop…maybe just my imagination, but it appeared that Nick was getting more engaged as the tasting went on. While others may disagree, I personally enjoyed the MILILANI RED with the Savory Li Hing wings as the pairing seemed more pronounced than what I normally experience with wine pairings. Lastly, thank you to the members of the committee, Mai Shiomi, Sid Hamada, Arnold Hirotsu, Lyle Takeuchi, Marc Nakamoto, Craig Hirasaki, Gordon Nihei, Gordon Kagawa and pick up location volunteers, Greg Kawakami, Rick Mishima, David Miyasato and Eslie Medallon. There’s a few more Beer Lab Hawaii insulated tote bags available for sale at $10. Please contact Mai Shiomi at the HJCC office if you are interested. For those that missed the ZOOM presentation, you can view it by clicking on the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/eGUyGS6M-7Y

2454 S. Beretania Street, Suite 201, Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone: [808] 949-5531 Fax: [808] 949-3020 https://hjcc.org

HJCC IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS as we work from home while our office is closed temporarily.
BUSINESS HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mahalo for Crafting with Us!! -- HJCC Chopsticks & Wine Mini Series: SHOP. CREATE. SUPPORT.

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

Dec

Mahalo for Crafting with Us!! -- SHOP. CREATE. SUPPORT.

On Saturday, November 21st, 2020, the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC) presented the "SHOP. CREATE. SUPPORT." virtual crafting event on Zoom. This event was part of the Ways and Means Committee's Chopsticks & Wine mini series. A total of 80 HJCC members, family and friends learned how to decorate a designer Christmas tree like a professional from special instructor and HJCC member Cathy Tong (Agent, Coldwell Banker | HJCC member since 2015). Special thanks to Flora-Dec Sales, Inc, Minamoto Kitchoan and Kyo-ya Management Company for their support of this event.

View a recording of the presentation on our YouTube channel!!

MC3 Webinar "Are You Prepared For Disasters?"

by: Mina Sakai

Category: News

Dec

Managing for Climate Change Committee (MC3) Webinar

Are You Prepared For Disasters?

By Rachel Fukumoto, Chair of MC3

As global populations prepare for the effects of climate change, our local community is working to do so as well. In recent years we have already experienced the symptoms of climate change, including sea-level rise, erosion, extreme flooding and an increase in hurricanes and tropical storms, amongst other events. On November 4, 2020, the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce with the Managing for Climate Change Committee (MC3) presented, “Are You Prepared For Disasters” a Zoom webinar, providing HJCC and Quad Chamber members with information on how to prepare for the increase of catastrophic events.

Climate Change Webinar - Are you prepared for disasters?

by: Mina Sakai

Category: News

Oct

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Mahalo for Joining Us!! -- HJCC Chopsticks & Wine Mini Series: Sip. Learn. Support.

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

Oct




Mahalo for Joining Us! -- Sip. Learn. Support. By Marc Nakamoto (Event Chair)

[HJCC COVID-19 Conversation: Members Moving Forward] Kristi Inkinen Yanagihara (Owner, Remedy Intelligent Staffing)

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

Oct

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The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce appoints Jason Ito as Chair of the Board

by: Mai Shiomi

Category: News

Jul

HONOLULU, HI – The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC) has appointed Jason Ito of Kyo-ya Management Co., Ltd., as chair of the board for FY 2020-2021. Ito’s responsibilities will include providing leadership to the Board of Directors, helping to guide and execute HJCC’s goals, fostering relationships within the business community and increasing membership.

With more than 30 years of experience in the hotel and tourism industry, Ito began his career with ITT Sheraton at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and worked his way up in various managerial roles. Ito is currently the vice president of administration, labor and community relations for Kyo-ya Management Co., Ltd., a position he’s held for the past 11 years. As a HJCC member for 12 years, Ito was recognized as the HJCC Outstanding Member of the Year in 2018 and accomplished record sales in revenue as the chair of the Chopsticks & Wine fundraising event in 2019. In addition to his role at HJCC, Ito serves on boards and executive committees for the Waikīkī Improvement Association, the State of Hawaii’s Workforce Development Council, Aloha United Way, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, K.A.M.P. Hawai‘i, and Palama Settlement, among others.