福岡県人会
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Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai
Our History
Prior to World War II, the Fukuoka Kenjin Kai was an active organization with a large membership under the leadership of Presidents Eijiro Nishijima and Minoru Nakano. When World War II started (December 1941) the kenjin kai was forced to disband. In 1956 the governor of Fukuoka Prefecture, Shikaroku Tsuchiya, visited Hawaii on his way back to Japan from Europe and the U.S. mainland. At a welcoming reception hosted by the Japanese Consulate, the governor strongly suggested that the kenjin kai be revived under the name, Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai.
Mr. Naonobu Yoshino, a Pawaa drugstore owner and pharmacist was elected as its first President, with Jirosaku Nagano as Secretary and Bunji Shimomura as Treasurer.
Today, the membership consists of approximately 150 families and is showing signs of growth.
Today, the membership consists of approximately 150 families and is showing signs of growth.
Mission
The mission of the Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai is to promote fellowship among its members and to promote a good relationship between the USA (Hawaii) and Japan (Fukuoka) through international exchanges of goodwill missions, social and cultural activities, and other functions.
Events
Shinnenkai and General Membership Meeting
The annual New Year’s Party and General Membership Meeting is held in February to bring members together to celebrate the start of the new year.
HFKK Summer Picnic
Annual summer celebration to bring members together for good food and fun activities.
Annual Visit from the Fukuoka Assembly
Annual visit by representatives from the Fukuoka Assembly to strengthen the Hawaii Fukuoka Sister State Relationship
Information
Organization
Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai
ハワイ福岡県人会
ハワイ福岡県人会
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Established
1956 January
Founder
Naonobu Yoshino
Members
150 Families
Presidents Message
Keith Sakuda
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