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This week Governor Josh Green concluded a visit to Japan, where he and First Lady Jaime Kanani Green led a delegation from Hawaii to Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa to strengthen partnerships in clean energy, business development, education and culture.

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“Japan remains one of Hawaii’s most important partners — in energy, commerce, education and people-to-people exchange,” Governor Green said. “This mission reaffirms our shared commitment to innovation, sustainability and friendship that extends far beyond the Pacific.”

In Tokyo, Governor Green met with senior leaders from NEC Corporation, JERA Co. Inc. and the Yomiuri Shimbun Group to explore opportunities in technology, energy and tourism. He also visited Expo 2025 Osaka, where Hawaii was recognized during a United States Pavilion event, hosted by Ambassador William E. Grayson, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and the enduring friendship between Japan and the United States. Governor Green met with officials from Japan, France and the U.S. Pavilion, including U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass.

A Strategic Partnering Agreement signed by Governor Green on October 6 establishes a framework for collaboration among JERA Co., Inc., JERA Americas Inc. and the state of Hawaii. The agreement will support the state’s decarbonization goals, advancing clean energy initiatives recommended in the Alternative Fuels, Repowering and Energy Transition study published by the Hawaii State Energy Office in January 2025, part of Hawaii’s strategy to diversify its energy portfolio.

JERA, the largest power producer in Japan and one of the largest power producers globally, has committed to eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from domestic and international operations by 2050. JERA brings unparalleled expertise in energy infrastructure and strategic investment, in addition to its growing emphasis on low- and zero-carbon energy development.

In Okinawa, Governor Green and Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki signed a five-year Memorandum of Cooperation on Clean Energy, renewing a partnership that began in 2010 between the Hawaii State Energy Office and the Okinawa Prefectural Government to work together on renewable energy, clean transportation and grid innovation across island communities.

The visit also marked two major milestones: the 40th anniversary of the Hawaii–Okinawa sister-state relationship and the 125th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to Hawaii. These historic connections continue to shape the social, cultural and economic fabric of both island communities, deepening bonds built on shared values of aloha, family and perseverance.

“Hawaii and Okinawa share more than history, we share purpose,” Josh said. “Together, we’re proving that island communities can lead the world in clean energy and resilience, while honoring the cultural ties that bind us.”

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