December 2019 Oshirase
President's Message I can’t believe we have already reached another holiday season; it’s amazing how quickly this year went by! With all we have going on in our busy lives, we need to put all the anxiety of too much…
October 2019 Oshirase
President's Message We recently celebrated our 20th Sister Chamber anniversary with Higashi-Hiroshima and their 30th anniversary of the creation of their chamber in Higashi-Hiroshima. It was a wonderful celebration and would like to thank Chairman Kihara and everyone from Higashi-Hiroshima…
August 2019 Oshirase
President's Message For Seventy years the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawaii (JCCIH) has supported local business while promoting Japanese values through the building of relationships and keeping to our core values of Kahiau & Okage Sama De. All…
June 2019 Oshirase
President’s Message At the beginning of my term as JCCIH President, I wrote in the Oshirase: Our members, and the relationships among our members are the strength of the JCCIH. I encourage all of you, our members, to: 1) To…
April 2019 Oshirase
President’s Message Aloha JCCIH members. I'm still catching my breath. Over the last several weeks, the Chamber calendar was full of activity. On February 20, Subaru Telescope hosted a Goji Kara. This year Subaru Telescope is celebrating their 20th year…
March 2019 Oshirase
President’s Message Aloha JCCIH members. We're two months into 2019 and there are lots of energy and activity in your Chamber. The Hawaii Legislature opened on January 16. There are many bills being introduced that will affect business in Hawaii,…
December Oshirase 2018
President's Message Happy Holidays! It seems that each year we are busier than the past year. There will be plenty to do in the upcoming year. Coming up in 2019… On January 17, member Stacy Higa and his Nā Leo…
October Oshirase 2018
President’s Message In the previous Oshirase, I wrote "building relationships is a process that takes time and effort. First you meet, then spend time together, and finally, help each other to accomplish things you could not do individually." The Chamber's…
August Oshirase 2018
President’s Message Relationships are important to success in life and business. Like anything worthwhile, building relationships is a process that takes time and effort. First you meet, then spend time together, and finally, help each other to accomplish…
June Oshirase 2018
President’s Message As we head through the month of June, my heart is heavy from all of the devastation and loss the lower Puna area of our island has endured from the recent lava activity. During this difficult time,…
April 2018 Oshirase
President’s Message Time sure flies when you are having fun! It’s hard to believe it is already April! Thank you to the board of directors, committee chairs and Executive Assistant Doreen Canario for your hard work and dedication to the Chamber. From…
February 2018 Oshirase
President’s Message Happy February everyone! The first quarter of 2018 is flying by! Many local businesses are still staying busy and our unemployment rate is at one of the lowest. There’s a lot going on with your Chamber. We are…
October 2017 Oshirase – President’s Message
How awesome the first few months have been serving as your president! We have hit the ground running during an exciting time for the Chamber! A big thank you to our hard-working Board of Directors and committee chairs who held…