Japan-Texas Economic Summit
From May 7 to 9, more than 400 leaders from throughout the United States and Japan convened in Houston for the Japan-Texas Economic Summit (JTES). USJC hosted the Summit in collaboration with […]
Norman Mineta and His Legacy Premiere
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The much-anticipated film, An American Story: Norman Mineta and His Legacy, co-produced by Council Leaders Dianne Fukami and Debra Nakatomi, is quickly gaining acclaim. The film was shown on opening night at […]
The Japan America Society of Southern California’s 109th Anniversary Dinner and Gala
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USJC was recently honored by the Japan America Society of Southern California’s Kokusai Shimin Sho “International Citizens Award.” The award was presented to USJC and co-awardees MUFG and MUFG Union Bank at […]
Celebrating 150 Years Since the Arrival of the First Japanese Immigrants to Hawaii
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USJC President Irene Hirano Inouye delivered the following Keynote Speech at the Gannenmono Celebration that was held on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Arrival of the First Group of […]
Fourteenth Business Advisory Board Welcomes Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae
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The fourteenth U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board (BAB) was held at the Tokyo American Club on June 11, welcoming Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae, Former Ambassador of Japan to the United States, as a […]
U.S.-Japan Council Emerging Leaders Program Day at Angel Stadium
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Many thanks to Board Member (and ELP ’15) David Kenji Chang for the following article, and to Associate (and ELP ’14) Kira Teshima for providing the photos! On August 12, alumni of […]
Tomodachi Generation Summit 2018
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The 2018 TOMODACHI Generation Summit gathered over 500 people, including university students and young professionals from the United States and Japan who are alumni of various TOMODACHI programs. The Summit provided an opportunity for students […]
Fifteenth Business Advisory Board Discusses the Future of Cryptocurrency
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On September 11, the fifteenth U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board (BAB) was held at the Tokyo American Club, welcoming Mike Kayamori, CEO and co-founder of QUOINE, as the featured speaker. The meeting began […]
Women’s Leadership Conference in Oakland County, MI
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About 80 participants attended the Women’s Leadership Conference in Oakland, Michigan on September 26. USJC held this event in collaboration with Oakland County through the invitation of Council Leader Laurie […]
Building a Leadership Network for Women and Men in Collaboration with the City of Dallas
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Nearly 60 participants attended the first Regional Women in Leadership event in Dallas, Texas on October 5. Supported by and in collaboration with the City of Dallas, the workshop provided […]