Mr. Duane Kurisu, the chairman and CEO of aio group, and Mr. Ryosuke Sugaya, the CEO and founder of the certified NPO very50, visited the University of the Ryukyus and had a talk with President Nishida on the exchange between Hawaii and Okinawa. Vice President Inoue, Education and Student Services, Prof. Miyakuni, Asistant to the President in charge of public relations, and Prof. Ishihara, the Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, also attended the meeting. During the discussion, they exchanged opinions on the exchanges between Hawaii and the University of the Ryukyus, the common issues between the state of Hawaii and Okinawa prefecture, and the cooperation and exchange among the island regions. Based on the discussions, it was confirmed that they will work together to resolve common issues between Hawaii and Okinawa, and to promote educational and research exchanges.
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aio group operates in different business segments. The group offers range of services in publication industry, media, food, technology and sports. Mr. Duane is known not only as a successful businessman but also a philanthropic leader who has been engaged in community service in various fields in many countries.
URL: https://www.aiohawaii.com/
The certified NPO very50 manages practical education programs aimed at supporting and developing highly motivated human resources who can contribute to the global society, especially in emerging Asian countries. In addition, very50 works as a liaison office for Mr. Duane's activities in Japan.
URL: https://very50.com/
(Form the left) Certified NPO very50, Mr. Oshima, Vice President Tanihiro, CEO Sugaya, Duane Kurisu, Chairman, aio group, President Nishida,
Vice President Inoue, Prof. Ishihara, Prof. Miyakuni
Presenting a commemorative gift
Talking on the exchange between Hawaii and Okinawa
