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.

Congratulations to the Officers for the FY 2020-2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021) who have been elected by our Board of Directors:

On February 12^th, 2020, the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC) and Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (HJJCC) hosted the Rainbow Warrior B-Ball Night – a Social Networking Event - at the Stan Sheriff Center’s UH Men’s basketball game against the Long Beach State 49ers. Over 100 HJCC, HJJCC, Dual Members and guests enjoyed a night of food and company while cheering on the UH basketball team.

Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC) members and guests and gathered at Burgers on Bishop for coffee and pastries on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Coffee Hour hosted by the Women's Diversity Initiative Committee.