Alumni Reflections: Naomi Hattori (ELP ’19)
The following reflection is part of a year-long series by participants of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Click here or on the image above… Read More
Members Gather for Picnic in Chicago
The Midwest/Chicago region recently came together for a much-anticipated gathering of members. USJC Associate Eric Hattori (ELP ’18) provided delicious Asian fusion cuisine from his food truck… Read More
Ford Foundation Awards Grant to USJC
The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $250,000 grant from the Ford Foundation, one of the world’s leading private foundations. In approving the grant… Read More
How to Join the Bilateral Boardroom
Thank you for registering for the U.S.-Japan Council Bilateral Boardroom. To view in English, please click here.To view with Japanese interpretation, please click here. Read More
In Appreciation: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The U.S.-Japan Council thanks Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for his legacy of strengthened U.S.-Japan relations, and for his commitment to the Council and its mission. We were saddened to hear… Read More
Regional Women in Leadership: Stories of Women in the South
Over 200 people attended the first virtual edition of the Regional Women In Leadership (RWL) series. While this online event had a decidedly different feel to prior in-person events held… Read More
Jon Shalowitz Named New President of SVJP
We are excited to welcome the new President of the Silicon Valley Japan Platform (SVJP), Jon Shalowitz. Jon brings to SVJP a unique combination of Silicon… Read More
Community Insights: Leadership Through Crisis – Multi-Generational Views
This article is part of a series of insights and op-eds from members in our community. If you would like to be featured in an article, please click … Read More
TOMODACHI Industry Insights Revisited: COVID Era Talks on the Education Industry
On August 16, four panelists came together for a virtual discussion on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the education industry in Japan. The event welcomed 88 participants, who… Read More
USJC Hosts Dialogue on the Future of Corporate Board Governance and ESG
On August 12, the U.S.-Japan Council hosted a conversation on the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on existing board governance norms and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). While the… Read More