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The Chamber welcomes the New Year traditionally on January 5th of every year by holding its annual New Year's Banquet at the Manoa Grand Ballroom in the Japanese Cultural Center 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 62nd performance in 2009. This short play, which goes back to 1947, recruits Chamber members and officers to become actors in a traditional "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: Steve Teruya, Dennis Teranishi, Clint Arnoldus, Emi Anamizu, Connie Lau, Robin Campaniano, Ernest Nishizaki, Dennis Ogawa, Neal Yokota, and Robert Hiam.
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 samurai". A group of 47 golfers (Ronin) obtain pledges to raise funds for the Chamber in a marathon day of golf which include 47 holes.
How to Do Business in Japan Series
This series of seminars was put on by the International Business Development Committee during the 2009 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
2008 marked the resounding success of the 31st Annual Samurai Classic Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 8, 2008 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 2008, the banquet was held on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Ala Moana Hotel: Hibiscus Ballroom.
Business Solutions Series
The last Business Solution Series was held on September 11, 2007. Members learned how to fortify their business foundations from knowledgeable speakers on the following topics: Offshoring Services (Shekar Krishnan), Professional Employer Organizations (Gail Takaki), and Creative Ways to Recruit/Retain Employees (Kimberly Frank).
2008 Chopsticks & Wine
Chopsticks & Wine is one of the signature fundraising efforts of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Over 1,200 attendees got Vino Las Vegas for this themed party on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.
Twelve of Hawaii’s best restaurants, including Gyotaku Japanese Restaurants, Hakone Restaurant at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Le Bistro, 3660 on the Ruse, Beachhouse at the Moana, Bistro Catering, Hanohano Room, Mariposa, Sam Choy's, Sammy's Restaurant, The Kitchen at Times Beretania, and The Poke Shop, featured their signature dishes. In addition, beverage selections were available from Fujioka's Wine, Better Brands, Southern Wine and Spirits of Hawaii, and World Wine Trading.
