Kibou for Maui Leadership Delegation Visits Japan
The Leadership Delegation of the Kibou for Maui program visited Japan from May 18-23. In its continued support of the Maui recovery, the government of… Read More
USJC Midwest at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
On May 21, Midwest USJC members and friends attended a concert of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Japanese conductor Kazuki Yama… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council U40 Summit 2024: Weaving Stories, Shaping Futures
On April 26-27, the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) and the 2024 U40 Summit Planning Committee invited young professionals from regions including Honolulu,… Read More
Shin-Issei Leaders Reunite for the Second In-Person Summit in the Bay Area
During a long weekend in late April, the Steering Committee (SC) members of the Shin-Issei affinity group held an in-person summit in the Bay Area, Ca… Read More
Southeast Region Gathers in Atlanta
The Southeast Region hosted its annual in-person gathering in Atlanta in late April consisting of twenty-five USJC members and guests. The weekend eve… Read More
DC Region Baseball Outing
A group of USJC members from the DC region shared a fun evening on April 23 at a baseball game at Nationals Park. With a big turnout of 32 people, inc… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council April 2024 Newsletter
2023 Annual Report
Reflections on State Visit from USJC Board Co-Chair Susan Morita
Prime Minister Kishida’s State Visit was at once a stately and joyful celebration of what President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida called a &#… Read More
Introducing the Mineta Ambassadors Program: Strengthening U.S.-Japan Relations through Student Exchange
President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida launched the Mineta Ambassadors Program (MAP) during the April 10 state visit. This landmark initiative wil… Read More