CHAMBER MILESTONES

March 12, 1900 - The Honolulu Japanese Merchants Association (which would later be known as the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC)) is established.

1949 - The HJCC establishes the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (HJJCC).  Their annual community event includes the Cherry Blossom Festival.

1960 - The HJCC builds their office and banquet hall at 2454 South Beretania Street, Honolulu. 

1981 - The HJCC establishes sister chamber affiliation with the Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce & Industry and joint affiliation with the Fukui Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

1988 - The HJCC conceptualizes and establishes the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (JCCH).  The HJCC donates its own facility and the property on South Beretania Street as an act of its commitment. 

2001 - The HJCC Charitable Corporation, a 501c(3) is established. 

2002 - In observance of the Chamber's 100^th anniversary, the Torii Gate is created.  The gate, which was donated and built by the Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Hiroshima Prefectural & City Government, is situated on the corner of South King and Beretania Street and symbolizes the friendship and goodwill between Hiroshima and Hawaii.  It would later be donated to the City & County of Honolulu.

2008 - Following up on a commitment made to the city of Hiroshima, the HJCC Charitable Corporation adopts the Torii Gate from the City & County of Honolulu in order to maintain and preserve its legacy.

2010 - The HJCC celebrates its 110^th anniversary.

2011 - Active involvement with the Aloha for Japan (disaster) Steering Committee as a key collection point for donations and use of the Aloha for Japan name at various events.