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Date:<\/strong> Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time:<\/strong> 8 PM (ET)
Registration: <\/strong>Open to all USJC Members and limited seats are open to members of the public. For more information, please contact membership@usjapancouncil.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The U.S.-Japan Council\u2019s Emerging Leaders Program Presents a Kaiwa Panel Discussion featuring James Beard Award-winning chef, Masako Morishita. Chef Morishita is the Executive Chef at Perry\u2019s in Washington D.C.; an award-winning restaurant that has been pivotal in introducing Japanese dishes\u2013beyond ramen and sushi\u2013to diners in the nation\u2019s capital. Join us for a wide-ranging virtual conversation with Chef Morishita as she shares her journey of pivoting from an NFL cheerleader to a member of the U.S. State Department\u2019s Culinary Corps, and what it means to strengthen ties through food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registrants who attend the virtual conversation the day of will have a chance to win a gift in our giveaway: a curated giftbox containing items from three beloved brands that bring flavor, craft, and heart to everything they do: King’s Hawaiian, Sun Noodle, and Ito En.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featured Speaker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Masako Morishita<\/b>
Executive Chef<\/p>\n\n\n

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Masako Morishita is the executive chef of Perry\u2019s<\/a>, a Japanese restaurant in the nation’s capital known for its modern twists on Japanese comfort food. Hailing from Kobe, Japan, Chef Morishita is the first Japanese-born woman to helm the restaurant\u2019s kitchen, and is the\u00a0winner of the James Beard Foundation\u2019s 2024 Emerging Chef Award. Before finding her way into the culinary world, Morishita made her name in the world of sports by becoming the Washington Commanders cheer squad’s first captain from overseas. She was a member of the U.S. State Department American Culinary Corps from 2022 to 2024, and continues to forge bilateral ties between the United States and Japan in the culinary space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Moderators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yumi Araki<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n

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Yumi Araki <\/strong>is an award-winning journalist with experience across print, video and audio. She is currently the Managing Producer of Podcasts at America\u2019s Test Kitchen, where she leads development and serves as head story editor for the flagship podcast, Proof, and the talk show, In the Test Kitchen. She previously served as host and reporter for Channel News Asia\u2019s Deciphering Japan, a four-part docuseries exploring current events in Japan. Before that, she managed the Center for Strategic and International Studies\u2019 suite of policy podcasts and reported on domestic and international issues for NPR\u2019s On Point and The Yomiuri Shimbun. Yumi is certified as a sake adviser and a devoted cat mom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kenshiro Uki<\/strong><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n

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Kenshiro Uki <\/strong>is the President of Sun Noodle North America, and the Director of Sun Noodle Europe B.V. His expertise spans various aspects of the food and beverage sector, and his leadership has been recognized by Zagat’s 30 Under 30 in NYC. He is passionate about Japanese cuisine and serves as a Board Member of Naturally New York and is an Advisor to the mochi ice cream company, Mochi Love. As a young man, Kenshiro dreamt of traveling the world playing soccer. Now, he travels the world as a third-generation leader of an artisan noodle maker. His journey reflects a blend of strategic vision and hands-on experience in growing businesses that celebrate culinary traditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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