Jun
27
11:30 AM11:30

Member Golf - Waikele Country Club

If you would like to RSVP, please email Crys Ito at directors@hjjcc.com by Wednesday, June 17.  Hope to see you there.

Join us for our quarterly Member Golf at Waikele Country Club! We have 5 tee times starting at 11:31am. Enjoy a fun day of golf, networking, and friendly competition with fellow HJJCC members. Details below and attached.

HJJCC Member Golf Outing

Waikele Country Club

94-200 Paioa Place, Waipahu, HI 96797

Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Tee times start at 11:31a

Cost: $85

HJJCC Members Only | Space is limited

Members may request to bring one non-member guest if space allows. Member RSVPs will be prioritized. Please email guest requests to directors@hjjcc.com. 

If you would like to RSVP, please email Crys Ito at directors@hjjcc.com by Wednesday, June 17.  Hope to see you there.

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Jul
18
5:30 PM17:30

Installation Banquet

  • Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Email RSVP to Kristyn Sugibayashi at management.development@hjjcc.com by July 1, 2026.

Cost: $65 per person (includes buffet dinner)

Please join us on Saturday, July 18th at 6:00 PM for our annual HJJCC Installation Banquet at the Generations Ballroom at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. We will be installing our newly elected 2026-2027 Board of Directors, listed below, as well as celebrating our outgoing Board members. We will also be announcing and recognizing our HJJCC Director of the Year, HJJCC Member of the Year, and 74th CBF Steering Committee Member of the Year award winners at the banquet. Hope you can join us!

HJJCC Installation Banquet

Saturday, July 18, 2026

5:30 PM Check-In

6:00 PM Program Starts

Generations Ballroom

at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

2454 S. Beretania Street

$65 per person (includes buffet dinner)

 

Email RSVP to Kristyn Sugibayashi at management.development@hjjcc.com by July 1, 2026.

2026-2027 Board of Directors:

Chairman of the Board – Garrett Matsumoto

President – Eric Imada

Executive Vice President – Hailey Takayesu

VP of Community Development – Jennifer Wong

VP of International Relations – Motomi Otsubo

VP of Management Development – David Torigoe

VP of Membership Development – Wolfgang Sakamaki

Secretary – Jennifer Kumura

Treasurer – Joseph Furutani

Director – Kelli-Ann Eguchi

Director – Heather Furutani

Director – Crystine Ito

Director – Alyssa Kano

Director – Lori Kim

Director – Scott Motobu

Director – Ruth Shontell

75th Cherry Blossom Festival General Chair – Kristyn Sugibayashi

74th Queen’s Advisor – Kirstie Oshima

Young Business Roundtable Chair – Kristin Alm

Historian – Sheri Morishige

Sports Director – Shari Nishijima

Please celebrate with us and support our new Board of Directors on this special night. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP for the banquet, please email Kristyn at management.development@hjjcc.com.

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May
22
6:00 PM18:00

General Membership Meeting & Elections

This event is open to HJJCC Members only.  Seating is limited so RSVP as soon as possible. We need a quorum to proceed with the elections, so please RSVP as soon as possible. If you are able to attend, please RSVP by Friday, May 15th to Scott Motobu at membership@hjjcc.com.  

Please save the date for our annual Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting and Elections!  We will be electing our 2026-2027 board members, welcoming new members, and going over updates and upcoming events.

 

HJJCC General Membership Meeting & Elections

Friday, May 22, 2026

Registration starts at 6:00pm

Program & Elections will start promptly at 6:30 pm

1133 Waimanu Street Rec Room

Honolulu, HI 96814

Parking: Street Parking, South Shore Market, or Whole Foods

$10 for HJJCC Members

Food and drinks will be provided.

 

The format for the election will be as follows:

  • There will be four (4) separate ballots:

    1. Executive Vice President

    2. Vice President of Community Development, Vice President of International Relations, Vice President of Management Development, and Vice President of Membership Development

    3. Secretary and Treasurer

    4. Directors at Large (7)

  • Voting is by secret ballot and voting by proxy is not allowed. A nomination committee has been appointed and nominees for the positions above will be announced shortly along with the details of the Election meeting.

  • In addition to candidates that are selected by the nomination committee, candidates may also be nominated via petition. Nomination may be made by petition bearing the signatures of at least ten (10) regular members. The petition shall be filed with the Secretary (info@hjjcc.com) no later than one (1) week before the election meeting.

  • Lastly, nominations can also be made from the floor. A list of nominees will be forthcoming.

This event is open to HJJCC Members only.  Seating is limited so RSVP as soon as possible. We need a quorum to proceed with the elections, so please RSVP as soon as possible. If you are able to attend, please RSVP by Friday, May 15th to Scott Motobu at membership@hjjcc.com.  

Hope to see you there! If you plan to drink, please consider a rideshare or designated driver

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May
12
6:00 PM18:00

Always A.Line Shopping Event/Pau Hana at D&B's

  • 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI, 96814 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you would like to RSVP for the always a.line shopping event and/or the pau hana at Dave & Buster’s, please email Scott Motobu at membership@hjjcc.com by Friday, May 8th. Space is limited, no shows will be billed.

We’re excited to share a great shopping opportunity! Cherry Blossom Festival sponsor Always A.Line, a locally designed and produced women’s clothing boutique known for its thoughtfully crafted pieces, inspired prints, and airy fabrics perfect for modern Hawai‘i living, is offering HJJCC members and their guests an exclusive deal: enjoy 30% off all clothing (including their latest collection), and 15% off accessories.  

 

Always A.Line Shopping Event

Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Ala Moana Center

Level 3, Ewa Wing

1450 Ala Moana Blvd

Honolulu, HI 96814

 

After you shop, or if you just want to hang out, walk over for a fun pau hana with fellow HJJCC members!

 

Pau Hana at Dave & Buster’s

Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Ala Moana Center

Level 1, Ewa Wing

1450 Ala Moana Blvd

Honolulu, HI 96814

$20 for HJJCC Members

$30 for Non-Member/Guests

Heavy pupus will be provided.

 

If you would like to RSVP for the always a.line shopping event and/or the pau hana at Dave & Buster’s, please email Scott Motobu at membership@hjjcc.com by Friday, May 8th. Space is limited, no shows will be billed.

If you plan to drink, please consider a rideshare or designated driver

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May
5
5:00 PM17:00

YBR Talk #4 : Leading Organizations

RSVP by Thursday, April 30, 2026 to ybrhawaii@hjjcc.com . No-shows will be billed.

Join us for our final HJJCC Young Business Roundtable of our leadership series and fiscal year!

Hear from some of Hawaii's top business executives as they share how they lead at the organizational level: setting vision, aligning strategy, navigating change, and building strong team cultures.

We’re excited to feature:

Caroline Witherspoon, President of Becker Communications

Leighton Hara, Managing Partner at Ota & Hara, LLLC

Paul Yokota, Former President of FCH Enterprises / Zippy’s Restaurants

Moderated by Sheri Morishige, Marketing & Communications Administrator at Bank of Hawaii.

We’re grateful to have all of our speakers as members of the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, strengthening the connection between our organizations.

🕔 5:00 PM Registration | 5:40 PM Event Start

📍 Central Pacific Bank, 220 S. King St, 20th Floor

💲 $30 Members | $40 Non-Members

🍽 Food & drinks provided

🚗 Parking validated

RSVP by Thursday, April 30, 2026 to ybrhawaii@hjjcc.com. No-shows will be billed.

Hope to see you there!

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