NorCal Region Attends NTT Upgrade 2024
On April 10, the NorCal region was immersed in an afternoon of innovation at the NTT Upgrade 2024 event, held at the NTT Experience Center (XC), graciously hosted by USJC… Read More
USJC and U.S. Department of State Launch Mineta Ambassadors Program
Program to strengthen bilateral ties through U.S.-Japan study abroad opportunities The U.S.-Japan Council is proud to partner with the United States Department of State in launching the Mineta Ambassadors Program… Read More
Midwest Region Enjoys Baseball Game Despite the Rain
29 Midwest USJCers, Japan Consuls, Consulate staff and family didn’t let the rain and cold keep them from enjoying watching the Cubs beat the Dodgers on April 7. In truth,… Read More
Hawaii Region Hosts Women’s Panel
The Hawaii region hosted a women’s panel titled “Local Leadership, Inter-Generational Pivots and Progress” on April 5. The panel included USJC Council Leader Cristina Moon (Daihonzan Chozen-ji) and USJC Associates… Read More
Greetings from USJC’s New President & CEO Audrey Yamamoto
Greetings, USJC community! As I step into my new role as the Council’s President and CEO, I am filled with gratitude to have the opportunity of a lifetime to build… Read More
Tenth TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program Cohort Participates in East Coast Training Program
From March 17 to 23, ten students of the tenth cohort of the TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program participated in the East Coast training program held in Washington, DC and… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (April 4, 2024)
USJC Co-Organizes U.S.-Japan Roundtable on IRA and GX Strategy
On March 15, USJC partnered with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) to co-organize a roundtable dialogue titled, “IRA and GX Strategy: U.S.-Japan… Read More
ELP Hosts Kaiwa Series #5 on Next Generation in JA Family Business
ELP hosted the fifth Kaiwa Series virtual talk on March 28 on Next Generation in Japanese American Family Business, featuring Courtney Taira (King’s Hawaiian, ELP ’19) and moderated by Robert… Read More
Japan Region Gathers For Hanami
The Japan region organized a hanami that turned into a relaxing picnic. Although the cherry blossoms did not yet bloom, they were lucky to have excellent 70 degree weather and blue skies. Read More