Consulate Activities
2016/6/13
Spring 2016 Imperial Decoration Ceremony (Mr. Joichi Saito)
On June 13, a ceremony was held at the Official Residence of the Consul General to present Mr. Joichi Saito, Chairman Emeritus of Central Pacific Bank, with the 2016 Spring Imperial Decoration (Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette) in recognition of his contributions to Japan-U.S. economic exchange and promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
Mr. Joichi Saito
Together with his involvement in the administration of Central Pacific Bank, a large commercial bank founded to accommodate the needs of Japanese-Americans, Mr. Joichi Saito has managed a number of major economic organizations in Hawaii such as the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce and the Nippon Club. In addition, he has made great contributions to the promotion of investment, trade, and economic exchange between Japan and Hawaii. On top of working in the economic sector with groups such as the Japan America Society of Hawaii, the Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship Foundation, Kuakini Medical Center, and the Hawaii Yamagata Kenjinkai, Mr. Saito has also contributed to a wide variety of projects to promote exchange through culture, education, medicine, and sports on behalf of mutual understanding and improved friendship between Japan and Hawaii.
Mr. Joichi Saito
Together with his involvement in the administration of Central Pacific Bank, a large commercial bank founded to accommodate the needs of Japanese-Americans, Mr. Joichi Saito has managed a number of major economic organizations in Hawaii such as the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce and the Nippon Club. In addition, he has made great contributions to the promotion of investment, trade, and economic exchange between Japan and Hawaii. On top of working in the economic sector with groups such as the Japan America Society of Hawaii, the Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship Foundation, Kuakini Medical Center, and the Hawaii Yamagata Kenjinkai, Mr. Saito has also contributed to a wide variety of projects to promote exchange through culture, education, medicine, and sports on behalf of mutual understanding and improved friendship between Japan and Hawaii.