Suzanne Reflects on Experiences with Daikin and Pasona
Just before Thanksgiving, I had the chance to see two new areas of Japan I’d never before visited – Tottori and Awaji Island. In each place I had the opportunity… Read More
Just before Thanksgiving, I had the chance to see two new areas of Japan I’d never before visited – Tottori and Awaji Island. In each place I had the opportunity… Read More
Mr. James Higa (Managing Partner, Offline Ventures) opened the breakout session and introduced the panelist Sputniko!, Ms. Hiro Ozaki (Artist | Cradle CEO | Associate Professor, Department of Design, Faculty… Read More
The moderator, Ms. Ann Teranishi (President & CEO, American Savings Bank), began the breakout session by introducing the panelists, Mr. Hiroyuki Arita (President & CEO, BlackRock Japan), Dr. Mireya Solis… Read More
On Wednesday, November 30, the Japan Region got together at Soul Food House in Tokyo to enjoy a Thanksgiving-style dinner. In addition to each other’s company, the group of USJC… Read More
The moderator, Ms. Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum (President, East-West Center), opened the breakout session and explained the background of regional security with regards to the United States and Japan. She then… Read More
The moderator, Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu (Psychologist & Author, Stanford University), welcomed the participants of the breakout session and introduced the panelists. Dr. Murphy-Shigematsu explained that he enjoys teaching university… Read More
On November 19, members of the NorCal region were treated to a custom tour of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) in mid-November, led by USJC Council Leader… Read More
Pictured above (left): Suzanne and John Basalla (left); Suzanne at the podium (right), photo credit: Andrew Levine Photography President and CEO of the U.S.-Japan Council Suzanne Basalla was awarded the… Read More
On November 3, USJC convened American and Japanese business, NPO, and city government leaders in Houston to assess opportunities for building a more sustainable future together. President & CEO Suzanne… Read More
Twelve American Watanabe Scholars took part in the Next Generation Summit and Watanabe Scholars Leadership Training, which occurred in conjunction with the 2022 Annual Conference. A networking dinner was coordinated… Read More