



JOIN US IN HONOLULU
On July 27–28, 2023, hundreds of senior government officials and key business, cultural, educational, and civic leaders from Hawaii and Japan will attend the inaugural Hawaii-Japan Sister State & Sister City Summit: The Ties That Bind. Delegates will connect, strengthen relationships, and create new initiatives to boost trade, direct investment, collaboration, and goodwill between Hawaii and Japan.
PANEL SESSIONS & SPEAKERS
Pursuing Suitable Balance
Tourism contributes to the economy by bringing in visitor spending, generating tax revenue, and creating jobs. However, over-tourism can negatively impact the natural environment as well as the livelihood of the residents of the hosting community. For popular travel destinations like Hawaii, along with many of its sister prefectures and sister cities in Japan, it is essential that governments establish and enact long-term sustainability practices that balance environmental, socio-cultural, and economic aspects involving tourism. This session will share examples of areas facing over-tourism, examine post-pandemic era developments, and explore best practices for managing tourist sites and destinations for a sustainable future.

Moderator
Michelle Kauhane, Senior VP of Grants & Investments, Hawaii Community Foundation
Speakers
John DeFries, President and CEO, Hawaii Tourism Authority
Kurt Matsumoto, President, Pulama Lanai
Junichi "Jack" Kumada, General Manager of International Affairs, JTB Corp.

Network with exhibitors

MARKETPLACE
The Sister Summit Marketplace will be open July 27–28 in the Coral Ballroom lounge featuring booths from Japan and Hawaii. Government and business entities will showcase their services and products, exchange ideas and information, and promote new ways to develop and maintain robust sister relationships.

HONORARY CHAIRS
Governor Josh Green
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi
Hawaii Mayor Mitch Roth
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami
Consul General of Japan in Honolulu Yutaka Aoki
名誉委員長
ジョシュ・グリーン/ハワイ州知事
リック・ブランジャルディ/ホノルル市長
ミッチ・ロス/ハワイ郡長
リチャード・ビッセン/マウイ郡長
デリック・カワカミ/カウアイ郡長
青木豊在ホノルル日本国総領事

CONVENER
Japan-America Society of Hawaii
議長団体
ハワイ日米協会
PRESENTING SPONSOR
State of Hawaii
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
プレゼンティング・スポンサー
ハワイ州
産業経済開発観光局
(DBEDT)
PARTNERS
Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
Hawaii United Okinawa Association
Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
United Japanese Society of Hawaii
U.S.-Japan Council