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Suzanne Welcomes New Board Leadership for 2023
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2023 is already bringing good changes and opportunities to each of you. USJC Board of Directors – Leadership Transition For USJC, the start of…
[PRESS RELEASE] TOMODACHI Initiative and The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation Launch New Exchange Program for Japanese High School Students
New $10 Million Dollar Endowment to Fund Japanese Students Training Program in California FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 30, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S.-Japan Council and The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation have… Read More
Dr. Curtiss Takada Rooks Shares Career Journey With the TOMODACHI Community
On June 20 (June 21 in Japan), the TOMODACHI community welcomed USJC Program Development Committee Chair and JALD ’04 alum, Dr. Curtiss Takada Rooks (Assistant Professor, Department of Asian and… Read More
USJC Board of Councilors Meets with Ambassador Rahm Emanuel
Image Credit On June 14, 2022 (Japan time), Members of the U.S.-Japan Council Board of Councilors (U.S. & Japan) joined a stimulating conversation with Ambassador Rahm Emanuel at his… Read More
USJC Japan Region Gathers For Brunch with Suzanne Basalla
A sunny sky and a gentle breeze provided the perfect backdrop to our Sunday brunch with Suzanne on Sunday, June 12 (Japan time). With a large group of members gathering… Read More
JALD ’19 Cohort Meets in Denver
Presenting ELP Advisor Kaz Maniwa a gift from JALD ’19 depicting the 1,000+ contacts he was responsible for connecting during his service. L-R; Kaz Maniwa, Kurt Osaki, Kelly Yamasaki, Bryce… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (June 16, 2022)
USJC Co-Hosts Reception at Ambassador’s Residence in DC in Honor of Norman Mineta
Secretary Norman Y. Mineta at the 2018 Annual Conference in Tokyo The U.S.-Japan Council was privileged to co-host a memorial reception at Ambassador TOMITA Koji’s residence following services for former… Read More
SVJP Hosts Their 2022 Annual Reception in Tokyo
On June 10 (Japan time), the Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted its 2022 Annual Reception at the International House of Japan. Approximately 40 guests participated in the evening reception, including… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (June 2, 2022)
Twenty-Seventh Business Advisory Board Meeting Discusses YKK Corporation’s Philosophy Management as the Key to Success in Business
Chairman of YKK Corporation, Mr. Masayuki Sarumaru On May 27, 2022, the 27th U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board (BAB) Meeting was held online. USJC welcomed keynote speaker Masayuki Sarumaru, Chairman… Read More