111-HAWAII PROJECT participating organization, NPO Hawaii Senior Life Enrichment Association (HISLEA) president, Ryozo Sakai exchanged opinions on the culture exchanges between Hawaii and Japan with former Prime Minister, Yoshihiko Noda House of Representatives member at a hotel in Tokyo in November.

Sakai explained about the local revitalization & social contribution activity “111-HAWAII PROJECT” as well as the Made in Hawaii products that supports small-medium local businesses. Former Prime Minister Noda expressed “This is a nice project.” towards the project. He also seemed to have liked our character mascots “Diamond Headog” and “Diamond Headolphin”, as he took the stuffed animals of them back home.

Yoshihiko Noda > www.nodayoshi.gr.jp

HISLEA president supports Made in Hawaii!

HISLEA held their 11th Aloha-kai at Meguro Gajoen, Tokyo where members from both Hawaii and Japan gather together. Hawaii expert celebrities such as Mike Maki and Takagi Boo also joined the event, stoking up excitement. 111-HAWAII PROJECT introduction booth was also displayed at the event where PR activity of Made in Hawaii was performed.

What is NPO Hawaii Senior Life Enrichment Association (HISLEA)?

HISLEA is a Non-Profit Organization that helps enrich the lives of, and promote a spiritually active life for seniors of Hawaii, Japan and worldwide through cultural education, community services, friendship, and recreational activities. (1200 members, 200 events annually)
> www.hawaiiseniorlife.org