From March 1 to 7, 28 participants from Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and the Claremont Colleges consortium, including Pomona College, took part in the TOMODACHI KAKEHASHI Inouye Scholars Program. Read More
Los Angeles On March 3rd, 2025, the ten remarkable student delegates from Japan celebrated their conclusion of one-week U.S. Study Tour in Los Angeles as part of the TOMODACHI –… Read More
From February 28 to March 2, the Southeast Region held its annual gathering in Jacksonville, Florida, bringing together USJC members and their family plus TOMODACHI Sumitomo Scholars and Watanabe Scholars… Read More
Image from Brittanica The U.S.-Japan Council is deeply saddened by the recent removal of information documenting the historic contributions of the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team… Read More
We are pleased to welcome the following new members to the Council (joined between February 2025 – March 2025): Hawaii Alex Hetherington (Honolulu, HI)Director of Federal Relations & Strategic Initiatives,… Read More
Recap written by regional lead Saki Takasu On February 25, 2025, we heard Visionary Voices from Michael Kobori and John Onoda moderated by Sydney Dake. While their paths may… Read More
The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) is hosting its fourteenth Annual Conference on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu, HI, followed by Members Day on October 16. Read More
Pictured above: USJC leadership with TOMODACHI alumni and TOMODACHI interns On January 30, the U.S.-Japan Council hosted the 35th Business Advisory Board (BAB) Meeting at the Tokyo American Club and… Read More
We are pleased to welcome the following new members to the Council (joined between January 2025 – February 2025): Hawaii Justin Aoyagi (Honolulu, HI)Commercial Banking Associate, Central Pacific Bank Shelee… Read More
On January 8 2025, the USJC Healthcare and Advanced Medicine Affinity Group welcomed Council Leader Julie Azuma (Different Road to Learning, JALD ’13), who led a fascinating and educational discussion… Read More