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HI HCR36

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Yamashita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a sister-state relationship between Hawaii and Okayama Prefecture, Japan, making Okayama the seventh Japanese prefecture with such a relationship with Hawaii
  • Hawaii and Okayama share historical ties dating to 1868 when the first Japanese immigrants (Gannenmono) arrived in Hawaii, including Sentaro Ishii, a samurai from Okayama who settled on Maui
  • The Hawaii Okayama Kenjinkai has fostered cultural exchanges since 1927, and Okayama operated 52 charter flights carrying over 12,000 passengers between Okayama Airport and Honolulu from 1991 to 2018
  • The relationship aims to expand tourism, trade, educational exchanges, sustainable agriculture, workforce development, food security, and clean energy cooperation
  • The Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission reviewed and recommended approval of this sister-state relationship

Legislative Description

Establishing A Sister-state Relationship Between The State Of Hawaii, United States Of America, And The Prefecture Of Okayama, Japan.

Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission

Last Action

Offered

3/12/2026

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