15th February was marked with another feather to its cap for JITO International Wing when JITO Japan Pre-Launch initiative turned to a full-fledged launch with announcement of 5 CP and 31 Patron members at Tokyo. JIW Chairman Shri Sanjay Lodha and Shri Abhaya Ji Srisrimal were present from JITO Apex. Shri Sanjay Lodha during his opening speech talked about benefits and the value of JITO to Jains and in particular Youth around the globe and its growing importance to connect Jains around the world. Shri Abhay Srisrimal shared his business experience in dealing with Japan and jointly along with Shri Sanjay Lodha gave oath to all the members.  Shri Manoj Ji Jain and Sunil ji Jain were selected as Chairman and Chief Secretary for Japan Chapter. Mr. Manoj Jain, Mr. Manoj Bhandari, Mr. Nitin Khinduka, Mr. Sudhir Jain and Mr. Dheeraj Singhi took special efforts in the launch of the event. Later, on 16th February, a unit at Kobe, Japan was announced in a get together of 20 families. Shri Sanjay Lodha and Shri Abhay Srisrimal who made special efforts to make this happen, were present during the occasion. Mr. Hiren Javeri consented to lead the Kobe Unit.