Who is Midori Kai?

Midori Kai is a non-profit corporation established in 1996, and founded with the objective to create an effective organization comprised of Japanese American professional women leaders with various business and creative backgrounds, who are committed to community involvement, supporting local charities, mentoring youth, and celebrating our Japanese American heritage.

Learn more about our mission, history and commitment

What is the meaning of Midori Kai?

On November 12, 1996, Reverend Bunyu Fujimoto, Reverend Ejitsu Hojo and Reverend Junjo Tsumura, retired ministers, named our organization Midori Kai. In Japanese, Midori translates to "evergreen"or "everlasting" and Kai means "organization."

Recent News & Events

Midori Kai Recognized With "Asian-American Hero" Award

October 27, 2009

Midori Kai was recognized in the category of "organization or agency" for overall work, but primarily for our work on the "Diaper Drive." Midori Kai members attended a luncheon where the award was presented by Santa Clara County Board of Supervisor Liz Kniss (District 5)

Left to right: Sally Takemoto, Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto, Vicki Wynne, Liz Kniss (Santa Clara County Supervisor Fifth District), Joyce Iwasaki, Michelle Ma (West Valley Community Services).

Save the Date: Annual Midori Kai Boutique

September 11, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
575 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA

FREE entertainment: 10:30am Ukulele Jams; 2pm Marimo Kai – New Age Koto

Lots of new vendors! 70+ vendors already confirmed!
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Proceeds from the boutique will support the following non-profit organizations:

Asian Women’s Shelter of San Francisco
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Yu Ai Kai – Senior Center
Ed Iwasaki Scholarship Fund

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