The Tachikawa Lions Club was sponsored
by the Hachioji Lions Club in 1965

The introduction of the Lions Club activities
Members acting in unison is the greatest characteristic of Lions Club.  Members acting in unison in various social service activities are being performed in an attempt to develop the community and improve the society.
We believe in the motto "We Serve".  The club has great pride in serving society.

First Lions Club (the foundation of the international society) (the foundation of the international society)
Since 1917 (the 6th year of Taisho), Lions have served the world's population through hard work and commitment to make a difference in the lives of people everywhere.  The headquarters of the international society is in the State of Illinois, USA.　At present, the club has 44,600 chapters in 189 countries and geographical areas worldwide and with about 1,420,000 participating members.　　The first Japanese chairman of the international society was L. Kaoru Murakami.

Birth of the Lions Club in Japan
Manila Lions Club  became the sponsor for the Tokyo Lions Club after the Pacific war in 1952 (27th year Showa).  The Tokyo Lions Club was the first in Japan.  There are now 3,262 Lions Clubs in Japan and 164,292 members.

Lions are...

Members of the world's largest and most active service club organization.

Members believe that by working together they will accomplish far more than would be possible as individuals.

Members committed to solving worldwide health and social problems, and who realize that solutions are possible when every Lions club does its share.

People who cherish the fellowship of their own club, but who also feel a close kinship with Lions in over 180 countries and areas throughout the world.

Patriotic citizens of their own countries, who, in the global community, strive for a world at peace.

Individuals dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical and moral standards in their club--and in their personal lives.

People who are serious about their commitment to humanitarian service, but have fun along the way.