Mayor Rick Blangiardi met with Hideaki Chotoku, the newly appointed Consul General of Japan in Honolulu, continuing the strong diplomatic relationship between Hawaii and Japan. Consul General Chotoku has been actively engaged in Hawaii’s community since his arrival, participating in significant commemorative events and strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and Japan. His role… Continue reading December 15, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi meets with new Consul General of Japan
On July 14th, 2025, Mayor Blangiardi said goodbye to the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Lee Seo-Young who is going back to South Korea and retiring from public service. Mayor Blangiardi mentioned how great it was to work with Consul General Lee during his time in Honolulu and how much… Continue reading July 14, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi says goodbye to Consul General Lee Seo-Young
Mayor Blangiardi, Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram and Chief of Staff Andy Sugg had a courtesy visit from the newly appointed Consul General of the Philippines, Mr. Arman R. Talbo, and Consul Pamela Durian-Bailon. Consul General Talbo mentioned 300,000 Filipinos live in Hawaiʻi, between 150,000 and 180,000 of them live on Oʻahu. It is also… Continue reading April 23, 2025 – Mayor Blangiardi meets with Consul General Arman Talbo and Consul Pamela Durian-Bailon
