Consulate Activities
2025/7/8
JUMP Reception
On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Japan US Military Program (JUMP) Reception was held at the official residence of the Consul General of Japan in Honolulu. The reception, co-hosted by the Japan-American Society of Hawaii (JASH) and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, aimed to build and strengthen networks with U.S. military service members who have previously served in Japan.
To begin the Reception, Consul General Kodama remarked on the importance of the personal exchanges that promote friendship between Japan and the U.S., through the array of opportunities including the JUMP Reception, and highlighted the role of Japan-U.S. Alliance in maintaining the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, as well as the need for further enhancing the deterrence and response capabilities.
Governor Green of the State of Hawaii emphasized that the Japan-U.S. alliance is a highly-valued relationship from humanitarian viewpoints founded on trust and strong bonds, and that the ties between Hawaii and Japan are as close as “ʻohana” (family). He expressed his commitment to further strengthening cooperation in a wide range of areas, including the economy, sustainability, and disaster response.
In his keynote speech, General Schneider, Commander of the Pacific Air Forces, reflected on his own experience as a former commander of U.S. Forces in Japan during his speech. He stated that the Japan-U.S. Alliance is the most consequential partnership with global influence, and highlighted that this relationship, built on trust and friendship, extends beyond the military sphere to encompass economic and cultural cooperation as well.
Rear Admiral Hiroshi Watanabe, Commander of the Japan Training Squadron, expressed his appreciation to the organizers of the event, and highlighted the significance of this reception, noting that it was especially meaningful for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF’s) newly-commissioned officers to have the opportunity of personal exchange with the U.S. officers at their very first port-of-call. In addition, he expressed the importance of further strengthening the Japan-U.S. Alliance, based on our shared values, which serves as the cornerstone of security in the region.
The Reception was attended by officers with experience serving in the U.S. Forces in Japan, officials from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command responsible for Japan-related affairs, local government representatives, and crew members of the JMSDF’s training fleet currently visiting Honolulu. The event served as a reaffirmation of the strong bonds of the Japan-U.S. Alliance. Musical and traditional Japanese drum performances by the Training Squadron further deepened the people-to-people connections that form the foundation of the alliance. Additionally, some shipbuilding and maritime related Japanese companies showcased some of their future-oriented technologies during the reception, attracting much attention from the participants.
To begin the Reception, Consul General Kodama remarked on the importance of the personal exchanges that promote friendship between Japan and the U.S., through the array of opportunities including the JUMP Reception, and highlighted the role of Japan-U.S. Alliance in maintaining the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, as well as the need for further enhancing the deterrence and response capabilities.
Governor Green of the State of Hawaii emphasized that the Japan-U.S. alliance is a highly-valued relationship from humanitarian viewpoints founded on trust and strong bonds, and that the ties between Hawaii and Japan are as close as “ʻohana” (family). He expressed his commitment to further strengthening cooperation in a wide range of areas, including the economy, sustainability, and disaster response.
In his keynote speech, General Schneider, Commander of the Pacific Air Forces, reflected on his own experience as a former commander of U.S. Forces in Japan during his speech. He stated that the Japan-U.S. Alliance is the most consequential partnership with global influence, and highlighted that this relationship, built on trust and friendship, extends beyond the military sphere to encompass economic and cultural cooperation as well.
Rear Admiral Hiroshi Watanabe, Commander of the Japan Training Squadron, expressed his appreciation to the organizers of the event, and highlighted the significance of this reception, noting that it was especially meaningful for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF’s) newly-commissioned officers to have the opportunity of personal exchange with the U.S. officers at their very first port-of-call. In addition, he expressed the importance of further strengthening the Japan-U.S. Alliance, based on our shared values, which serves as the cornerstone of security in the region.
The Reception was attended by officers with experience serving in the U.S. Forces in Japan, officials from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command responsible for Japan-related affairs, local government representatives, and crew members of the JMSDF’s training fleet currently visiting Honolulu. The event served as a reaffirmation of the strong bonds of the Japan-U.S. Alliance. Musical and traditional Japanese drum performances by the Training Squadron further deepened the people-to-people connections that form the foundation of the alliance. Additionally, some shipbuilding and maritime related Japanese companies showcased some of their future-oriented technologies during the reception, attracting much attention from the participants.
