USJC Stands in Solidarity with Black Lives
It is with great sadness that we once again bear witness to a divided U.S. that causes pain to so many. As an organization founded by Japanese Americans, the U.S.-Japan… Read More
Reflection from Derek Hirano (ELP ’19)
The following reflection is part of a year-long series by participants of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Derek Hirano, owner and leader of the Hirano Homes… Read More
USJC Brings Together U.S. and Japan Legislators for Virtual Exchange
On May 19, USJC co-hosted a virtual exchange webinar featuring legislators from Japan’s National Diet and the U.S. Congress to celebrate the binational relationship and discuss our partnership going forward. Read More
USJC Hosts Critical Dialogue on Asian American Racism
On May 26, USJC brought together a panel of experts and community leaders for a webinar to discuss the outbreak of racism and xenophobia targeted against Asian American communities during… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (June 4, 2020)
Alumni Reflections: Marina Yoshimura
Unanswered Questions are Answers, Too My English professor once warned the class to avoid using the word “identity” in our essays—and for good reason. The word is hackneyed, and it… Read More
Alumni Reflections: Madison Mahaffey
As the end of 2019 and the fall term approaches, I realize how fast my time in Japan has gone by. Before the start of the school year, as I… Read More
Irene Hirano Inouye Posthumously Recognized by the Government of Japan
We are pleased to share that the Government of Japan has informed the U.S.-Japan Council that the late Irene Hirano Inouye will be posthumously awarded with… Read More
ELP Reflections: Joy Champaloux
Dear U.S.-Japan Council Members, This is Joy Champaloux from the 2019 Emerging Leaders Program class. Just over six months ago, I had the great honor of participating in ELP… Read More
Community Insights: Community Identity through Access and Scarcity
This article is part of a new 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