In the 65th year of the Honolulu-Naha sister-city relationship, Visionary Plus is helping create a new generation of people-to-people exchange through sport, education and community engagement.

A Honolulu 13U select team has received a special invitation to participate in the JAL Okinawa Rookies Baseball Cup, becoming the first international team ever invited to compete in the established Japanese youth championship. Competition provides the starting point, with school interaction, cultural experiences and community engagement creating genuine relationships across Hawaiʻi and Okinawa.

The 2026 exchange also takes place during the 250th anniversary year of the United States, creating a meaningful opportunity for young people in Japan and the United States to look toward the next generation of U.S.-Japan friendship.