Highlights from the Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies Series

The Japanese Americans & Japan Legacies video series highlights the careers and life journeys of prominent Japanese American leaders who are pioneers in developing the U.S.-Japan relationship. Through their stories, we will learn about the role of Japanese Americans in strengthening U.S.-Japan relations, and the ways Japan has contributed to Japanese American identity and community.

Check out some highlights from the series below.

Allen Okamoto on Community and Cultural Diplomacy (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Atsuko Toko Fish on Adaptability & Flexibility (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Colbert Matsumoto on Core Principles & Values (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Dan Okimoto on Passion for Japan (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Dennis Teranishi on the Importance of Mentoring (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Glen S. Fukushima on USJC & Irene Hirano Inouye (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

James Higa on Japan & Silicon Valley (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Kathy Matsui on Women in Japan's Workforce (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Phyllis Campbell on Connecting to Japanese Roots (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Susan Morita on Business Diplomacy (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Tom Iino on Cultural Differences between Japan and the U.S. (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Tracey Doi on the Impact of USJC (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Allen Okamoto on Facing Discrimination (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Allen Okamoto on Advocacy in Real Estate (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

Allen Okamoto on USJC (Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies)

The Legacy series is produced and moderated by Council Leaders Dianne Fukami (JALD ’09) and Debra Nakatomi (JALD ’09), who together co-produced a TV documentary “An American Story: Norman Mineta and His Legacy,” on the life and career of Secretary Norman Y. Mineta (Vice Chair of the USJC Board of Councilors). This series features webinars highlighting prominent Japanese American community members, which can be found here.