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Shinnen Enkai (New Year's Banquet) & Shiranami Gonin Otoko
The Chamber welcomes the New Year traditionally on January 5th of every year by holding its annual Shinnen Enkai (New Year's Banquet) at the Manoa Grand Ballroom in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Building.
Included in the program is one of the most beloved traditions in the Chamber's history, the performance of the "Shiranami Gonin Otoko," which marked its 60th performance in 2007. This short kabuki play, which goes back to 1947, recruits Chamber members and officers to become actors in a "kabuki" play.
Executive Forum: Leaders Growing Leaders
The Executive Forum gives younger members a chance to meet and interact with Hawaii's top business executives in an informal business setting. Past forums have included: Emi Anamizu, Clint Arnoldus, Rick Blangiardi, Robert Hiam, Ernest Nishizaki, Dennis Ogawa, Dennis Teranishi, Steve Teruya, Neal Yokota, and Hoyt Zia.
Government Affairs Seminars
The 2006 fiscal year saw many government affairs related seminars from the “ABCs of Legislative Process” to the “Hawaii State Budget Process & How it Really Works” to a “Legislative Wrap-up.”
47 Ronin Golf Challenge
There is no doubting the wisdom of the adage that some of the most enjoyable and productive forms of business networking takes place on the golf course.
Combining fundraising, fellowship, and networking, not to mention a lot of fun-filled golf and prizes, this golfing event is "tailor made for samurais". A marathon day of golf, 47 holes, where a group of 47 golfers (Ronins) obtain pledges to raise funds for the Chamber.
How to Do Business in Japan Series
This series of seminars was put on by the International Business Development Committee during the 2006 fiscal year. Their goal was to prepare HJCC members for the upcoming 25th Anniversary Business Mission and to also educate the public on “How to Do Business in Japan.” This series also included a “survival Japanese” course taught by JAIMS instructors.
Samurai Classic Golf Tournament
2006 marked the resounding success of the 29th Annual Samurai Classic Golf Tournament on Thirsday, May 11, 2006 at the Pearl Country Club. A full field of players raised funds for the Chamber while vying for prizes. Fabulous prizes included a hole-in-one car courtesy of Tony Group and a chance at $10,000 among many other awards. Mahalo to Central Pacific Bank for sponsoring this year’s putting contest!
A warm thank you to the underwriters, and sponsors whose generous support of this tournament helps to raise funds for HJCC’s programs and seminars throughout the year. This year, in appreciation for their support, the Chamber presented each of the company representatives with a samurai statue from Iida’s as a memento.
Installation Banquet
While many organizations host installation banquets, the Chamber prides itself in executing its annual general membership meeting and ceremony with exceptional class and style. In 2006, the banquet was held on Friday, July 14, 2006 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel.
Business Solutions Series
This year’s Business Solution Series was held on September 14, 2006. Members learned how to fortify their business foundations from knowledgeable speakers on the following topics: Balancing Home & Work (Carol Ai May), Work Space/Feng Shui (Clarence Lau / Signe Godfrey), Community Building (Robin Campaniano).
2006 "Chopsticks & Wine"
Chopsticks & Wine is one of the signature fundraising efforts of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Over 1,200 attendees got Lost it Paradise for this themed party on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
Twelve of Hawaii’s best restaurants, including Gyotaku Japanese Restaurants, Hakone Restaurant at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Le Bistro, L’Uraku Restaurant, Sammy’s Restaurant, Shanghai Bistro, Sheraton Waikiki Resort, Shogun Restaurant, Side Street Inn, The Bistro at Century Center, The Kitchen at Times Beretania, Tiki’s Grill & Bar, featured their signature dishes. In addition, beverage selections were available from Awamori Spirits, Better Brands, Grand Crew Wine Merchants of Hawaii, Paradise Beverages, Southern Wine and Spirits of Hawaii, World Wine Trading.