Audrey Takamine passing the gavel over to Steve Ueda at the 2018 Installation
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Hawai‘i has been a leading voice for the East Hawai‘i business community for nearly 70 years.
JCCIH promotes a sustainable economic environment in which local businesses can flourish, provide meaningful jobs, and foster a healthy, vibrant Hawai‘i Island.
Kahiau (giving without expecting anything in return) and Okage Sama De (I am what I am because of you) are the bedrock of our organization and are what set us apart.
JCCIH believes in partnerships; we work closely with other chambers and organizations on Hawai‘i Island, and have deep ties with our sister chamber in Japan, the Higashi-Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Mission Statement
To promote the well-being of our community through business and personal relationships advancing the values of
Kahiau & Okage Sama De
Kahiau
“giving without expecting anything in return”
Okage Sama De
“I am what I am because of you”
