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Join us at our 76th Annual Installation Banquet and General Membership Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Mokuʻola Ballroom.

We will celebrate the installation of Vaughn Cook as the 76th President of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaiʻi, along with our incoming Executive Officers and Board of Directors. The evening will also include recognition of our departing President, Mitchell Dodo, in appreciation of his dedicated service to the Chamber and our community.

We are honored to welcome special guest speaker Dr. Keisuke Nakao, Economics Professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo to discuss Japan’s Changing Economic Position in Asia.

Guests will enjoy a Local Favorites Buffet featuring Kalbi and Misoyaki Butterfish, a no-host bar, and an evening of fellowship and celebration. Business or Aloha attire is requested.

We look forward to sharing this special milestone with you.

4:30 pm doors open

5:00 pm no host bar

6:00 program begins