President’s Message

Dear Members and Friends of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce,

As we welcome the New Year, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our members, sponsors, partners, and volunteers for your continued support and engagement. Together, we made 2025 a truly historic and meaningful year for the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

This past year marked our 125th Anniversary, a milestone that we proudly celebrated across all of our major events. From the festive Shinnen Enkai New Year’s Celebration to Chopsticks & Wine, our Inauguration, and the Samurai Classic Golf Tournament, each event reflected the strength of our community, the depth of our relationships, and the enduring legacy of HJCC.

In addition to these signature events, we successfully launched a number of smaller networking gatherings, creating new opportunities for connection and collaboration. These efforts resulted in increased engagement and welcomed new members into our Chamber, strengthening our organization for the future.

We also continued to build on our commitment to developing future leaders. Our Mentorship Program, which began in 2024, continued to grow and create meaningful connections across generations. In 2025, we were especially pleased to re-launch the Leadership and Entrepreneurial Exchange Program with our sister chamber, the Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce and Industry, reaffirming our shared commitment to global partnership and business exchange.

As we look ahead, I am excited about the opportunities before us and confident that, together, we will continue to honor our past while building a vibrant future for our members and the broader community.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for being part of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. I wish you and your families a healthy, prosperous, and successful New Year.

Warm regards,

Steven Teruya
President & CEO, Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce