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Deputy VP of Japan Airlines: We're excited to 'further develop exchange programs' through the Hawaii-Japan Sister State & Sister City Summit

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Kaori Nishiharaguchi, Deputy Senior Vice President of Japan Airlines (JAL) | https://www.jal.com/en/company/directors/executive/

By Sky Industry News

Mar 17, 2025

Japan Airlines (JAL) and the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH) have formalized a partnership to support the Hawaii-Japan Sister State & Sister City Summit. This collaboration, announced in a joint press release on March 7, aims to strengthen cultural and economic ties between Hawaii and Japan through enhanced exchange programs.

"For over 70 years, Japan Airlines has been connecting Hawaii and Japan," said Kaori Nishiharaguchi, Deputy Senior Vice President. "We are now excited to collaborate with JASH to further develop exchange programs between sister cities through our support of the Hawaii-Japan Sister State & Sister City Summit."

According to MauiNow.com, JAL will act as a liaison for Japanese municipalities, assisting JASH in coordinating summit activities. JASH Board Chair Karen Knudsen expressed that this partnership with JAL, a long-standing member of JASH, will "further enhance the Japan-Hawaii relationship" as the organization approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026.

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TravelandTourWorld.com reported that the summit's focus will be on expanding sister city relationships and fostering deeper exchanges between Hawaii and Japan. The mission of JASH includes strengthening goodwill and economic cooperation between these regions. As part of their agreement, JAL and JASH aim to revitalize relationships impacted by the pandemic.

Japan Airlines, established in 1951 and headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is one of Japan’s leading airlines. It provides both domestic and international flights while focusing on fostering cultural and economic exchanges through its aviation network.

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Deputy VP of Japan Airlines: We're excited to 'further develop exchange programs' through the Hawaii-Japan Sister State & Sister City Summit

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