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.

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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).