A Greeting from the President (2025-2026)

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 and the Kyoto Higashi Rotary Club as its sponsoring club. 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. Now in its 52nd year and with 78 members, our Club continues to carry out various activities based on our established traditions.

The age composition of our Club members ranges from the thirties to the nineties, with each generation equally represented. With a high average meeting attendance rate of around 87% at home club meetings, our Club attracts people with its bright and cheerful meeting atmosphere.

For this fiscal year, in response to the 2025-2026 District Governor Manabu Kozaki’s fundamental policy, “Linking to the Future,” I have chosen “Have Fun!” as my Presidential fundamental policy.

Since its foundation, the Kyoto Rakuhoku Rotary Club has maintained the tradition of shaking hands when meeting others at regular meetings. This, I believe, is what has helped strengthen the bonds among members and create a friendly atmosphere at our meetings. This happy and friendly atmosphere characterizes the Kyoto Rakuhoku Rotary Club, and is the source of our motivation and enthusiasm for participating in the Club’s outreach activities. Furthermore, it is the foundation of our familiar connection to the local community we serve.

Come check out the Kyoto Rakuhoku Rotary Club! It will be fun!