Wayne T. Miyao

Functions as a regional level government authority

Functions as a College/University

Provides personal and business banking services

Provides education and research training facilities

Operates as a state chartered commercial bank

The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce is a historic organization dedicated to promoting business growth, cultural exchange, and economic relations. The non-profit company is based in Honolulu, HI. It offers programs and events that foster leadership, networking, mentorship, and community engagement among its members. Signature events include an annual fundraiser, a golf tournament, and a New Year's celebration, all designed to support the chamber’s initiatives and provide networking opportunities. The chamber runs leadership and entrepreneurial development programs, including a cross-cultural business collaboration program and a mentorship program to facilitate knowledge sharing and professional growth. It recognizes outstanding contributions through an annual award and emphasizes cultural preservation, business advocacy, and community service, including participation in local food drives.

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, educating, and perpetuating the Japanese American experience and broader cultural heritage in Hawai‘i. The non-profit company is based in Honolulu, HI. It offers programs, exhibits, and resources that celebrate Japanese culture and history, including the "Okage Sama De" exhibit, the Hawai‘i internee database documenting WWII incarceration, and the Tokioka Heritage Resource Center with archival materials and translation services. The center hosts cultural events such as Tanoshii Hawai‘i, a children’s cultural day camp, and the Ho‘ohana cohort program for developing future community leaders. Facilities include a gift shop, a ballroom, the Kenshikan Dojo martial arts studio offering classes in karate and aikido, and the Seikoan tea house for traditional tea ceremonies. The organization engages the community through memberships, volunteer opportunities, corporate partnerships, and educational outreach, emphasizing heritage, diversity, and connection guided by Japanese American traditions.

Kuakini Foundation is a company based in Honolulu, HI.