Over 350 officials from Hawaii and Japan met at a summit to strengthen partnerships and develop initiatives for economic development, tourism, and disaster preparedness. The gathering aimed to turn sister-city relationships into actionable collaboration benefiting both regions.
- More than 350 participants including 30 governors and mayors attended the Hawaii-Japan Sister Summit at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
- Summit focused on economic development, disaster preparedness, and strengthening tourism ties between Hawaii and Japan.
- Japan remains one of Hawaii’s most important global partners for tourism and economic collaboration.
- Sessions covered sustainability, economic impacts, and emerging creative industries that could benefit local businesses.
- A separate economic policy forum discussed trade, investment and long-term economic partnership opportunities.
Source: Maui Now
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