President’s Message

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

As we begin a new fiscal year, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our members, sponsors, partners, and volunteers for your continued support and engagement. Together, we have built on the momentum of a historic year and are well positioned for another year of growth, collaboration, and service to our community.

Last year, we proudly celebrated the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce's 125th Anniversary, marking an extraordinary milestone in our organization's history. Throughout the year, our signature events—including the Shinnen Enkai New Year's Celebration, Chopsticks & Wine, our Inauguration, and the Samurai Classic Golf Tournament—highlighted the strength of our community, the value of our relationships, and the enduring legacy of HJCC.

In addition to these cornerstone events, we continued to expand opportunities for members to connect through smaller networking gatherings and business-focused programs. These efforts strengthened member engagement, welcomed new members into our Chamber, and reinforced our commitment to fostering meaningful business and community relationships.

Developing the next generation of leaders remains one of our highest priorities. Our Mentorship Program has continued to grow, creating valuable connections between experienced professionals and emerging leaders. We also successfully re-launched the Leadership and Entrepreneurial Exchange Program with our sister chamber, the Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce and Industry, reaffirming our shared commitment to international partnership, cultural understanding, and business exchange.

As we begin this new fiscal year, our Board of Directors remains committed to providing meaningful programs, strengthening member value, and expanding opportunities that support our mission of promoting business, fostering leadership, and strengthening the ties between Hawaiʻi and Japan.

Thank you for your continued confidence in and commitment to the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to working together in the year ahead and building on the strong foundation established over the past 126 years.

Warm regards,

Steven Teruya
President & CEO, Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce