TOMODACHI Next Generation Summit 2024
The TOMODACHI Next Generation Summit 2024 on September 29 held at the Tokyo American Club brought together a vibrant community of university students, young professionals and industry leaders to… Read More
News & Media
Shin-Issei Leaders Share Perspectives on Changing Social Norms Across Various Sectors In the United States and Japan
Photo & text credit: Council Leader Yumi Higashi-Ho (Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP) During its latest virtual networking event, the Shin-Issei affinity group hosted a panel titled, Extremely Inappropriate!… Read More
The Healthcare and Advanced Medicine Affinity Group Hosts Presentation on the Health Effects of “Fascia”
On October 4, the Healthcare and Advanced Medicine affinity group held its fourth virtual presentation. This affinity group is open to all interested USJC members, including physicians, academics, policymakers, caregivers,… Read More
[MEDIA ADVISORY] U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference Returns to Tokyo to Explore the Future of U.S.-Japan Relations
Tokyo, Japan – The U.S.-Japan Council is proud to announce its highly anticipated 2024 Annual Conference, set to take place on October 31 at Tokyo’s Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel. This… Read More
USJC Mental Wellness Affinity Group Hosts Discussion About Mental Health Challenges Faced by Japanese and Japanese Americans in Collaboration with Anise Health
The USJC Mental Wellness affinity group hosted an intimate discussion focused on mental health challenges faced by the Japanese and Japanese American communities respectively in collaboration with Anise Health, a… Read More
USJC Japan Region Walks 28,784 Steps to Honor Those Lost to Suicide in Japan in 2023
In late September, USJC Japan region members and family and friends met up at Yoyogi Park to collectively take 21,837 steps to honor the lives of those lost to suicide… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Midwest Region Newsletter (Q3)
Mineta Ambassadors Program – Pilot Program Update & Grant Application Period Opening Soon
The U.S.-Japan Council is proud to partner with the United States Department of State in launching the Mineta Ambassadors Program (MAP), an education endowment program to support exchange opportunities between… Read More
USJC Portland Region Members Meet with Local Japan Business Association Board Members
Board members of the Japan Business Association (JBA) of Portland board and USJC members met over a dinner of barbecued ribs in Portland on September 29. Topics of discussion included… Read More