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Organization History

Our History

Midori Kai, Inc., a non-profit corporation (Federal Tax ID #77-0561406) was established in 1996 and our 10th Anniversary occurred in September 2006. Midori Kai was 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 non-profit organizations, mentoring youth, and celebrating our Japanese American heritage.

Midori Kai is a cohesive group of professional women, who are focused on personal, professional and cultural development, as well as sharing our knowledge and experience to benefit others. Midori Kai has recently established an endowment to insure our ongoing ability to contribute to specific local charities and community events throughout the years.

View our 10th Anniversary Presentation, featuring our history in photos. (PowerPoint, 17M)

Past Events

Annual Boutique

September 12, 2009
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
September 13, 2008
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
September 8, 2007
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
Midori Kai Boutique 2009 Midori Kai Boutique 2008 Midori Kai Boutique 2007
September 9, 2006
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
September 4, 2004
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
September 6, 2003
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
Midori Kai Boutique 2006 Midori Kai Boutique 2004 Midori Kai Boutique 2003
September 7, 2002
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
March 3, 2001
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
March 3-4, 2000,
The History Club of Los Gatos
Midori Kai Boutique 2002   Midori Kai Boutique 2000

 

Other Events

May 16, 2009
"Talking Story" - An Intimate Conversation with Asian American Authors
Northside Community Center,
San Jose
February 27, 2007
The Art of Gaman
Yu-Ai Kai, San Jose
September 10, 2005
Paradise (Casino) Royale
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
Talking Story The Art of Gaman Casino Royale