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Late Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with governors from Hiroshima, Saga, and Shizuoka prefectures.

The MOUs will solidify Hawaii’s and Japan’s commitment to engaging in technological development in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Earlier in the day, the dignitaries, along with U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, Abercrombie and L. Gov. Brian Schatz and members of the U.S. Japan Council, met to discuss exchange and cooperation related to clean energy and trade.