What is the meaning of JoHo?

• The term JoHo is short for Journey to Open-mindedness, Helpfulness and Optimism".

Where does the term Joho come from?

• The meaning of Joho has had several interpretations over the years. Today, reference is made freely to a more than 2,000-year-old quote from Ashoka. On the banks of the Ganges, the Indian visionary and ruler Ashoka tried to convince his people that all peoples on earth are equal and can learn from each other: life is a journey to open-mindedness, helpfulness and optimism"
• The exclamation 'Joho joho' has also been used many times over the centuries in relation to sailing and pirates. The meaning could vary from a call to go forward to an expression related to the freedom of the pirate life.

What are the meanings of the exclamation 'Joho!'?

• Joho has the meaning of an expression of joy in different countries
• Joho can mean: that someone is ready for something Joho can mean: full steam ahead

In which context is Joho used in the world?

• Joho in Swahili means: a woolen robe worn by Arabs
• Joho in Japanese has more meanings : 1 - steady forward - 2 - fast and soon - 3 - information
• joho in Indonesia stands for the administrative levels in the regions of Central Java in Indonesia
• Joho in Switzerland particularly refers to the families with the surname joho. Most of the European Joho families live in both the French and German parts of Switzerland. Joho families in the United States have often had their names changed to Yoho.

Which organizations use the abbreviation or term Joho in their name?

• JoHo Foundation: the Dutch foundation aimed at sharing knowledge and promoting tolerance and international cooperation
• Journal of the Hyperlinked Organization: online magazine focused on education
• Joho Technology - IT computer consultancy in Tokyo
• Studio JoHo: an australian animation bureau

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• The World of JoHo: Start (EN)