A Greeting from the President (2024-2025)

The Kyoto Rakuhoku Rotary Club was founded on September 6th, 1973, as the ninth club in “the Millennium City of Kyoto”, with 23 initial Charter Members. The meeting venue at the time of founding was Holiday Inn Kyoto, which was then moved to Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa, and finally to its current location at the Hotel Okura Kyoto, located next to the Kyoto City Hall, at the corner of Kawaramachi and Oike Streets. After celebrating its 50th anniversary last year, our Club has grown to 76 members, and is carrying out many activities based on the tradition we have established.

The age composition of our Club members ranges from the thirties to the eighties, and each generation is equally represented. With a high average meeting attendance rate (attendance at home club meetings) of over 85%, our Club attracts people with its bright and cheerful meeting atmosphere.

For this fiscal year, in response to the 2650th District 2024-2025 Governor Masaru Nakamoto’s slogan, "Make Rotary Sustainable! Learn together Act together,” I have chosen "Connect" as my Presidential Target.

Having peacefully concluded the 50th anniversary, I understand that this fiscal year will be an important first step that will connect our future to the 60th, 70th, 80th and beyond. Moreover, we shall establish closer connections with the local community and provide better volunteer social service activities.

In addition, in order to strengthen the bond between members, I will encourage everyone to practice the Kyoto Rakuhoku Rotary Club’s tradition of shaking hands - connecting hands.

Come check out our Kyoto Rakuhoku Rotary Club once. I guarantee it will be fun!