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A Special Announcement from Suzanne
Following last week’s successful U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference in Washington, DC, another important chapter has closed and a new one is beginning. Today I am announcing my plans to step…
USJC SoCal Region King’s Hawaiian Factory Tour & Lunch
On October 14, the SoCal region was given a tour of a King’s Hawaiian facility and treated to lunch. USJC Associates Winston Taira (King’s Hawaiian, ELP ’15), CyVan Yamamoto (King’s Hawaiian,… Read More
USJC Portland Region Hosts Dinner with Consul General YOSHIOKA Yuzo
The U.S.-Japan Council’s Portland region hosted a dinner honoring the arrivals of the new Consul General of the Consulate General of Portland, YOSHIOKA Yuzo, and the new executive director of… Read More
Japan Region Gathers for TELL Step Up Challenge
On October 8, the USJC Japan region brought together a group of fifteen people including members and their family and friends for the TELL Step Up Challenge. Collectively, the group… Read More
Inspiring Connections at TOMO-KIN Career Talks Fall 2023
On October 5, the TOMO-KIN Career Talks, a pivotal part of the TOMODACHI Alumni Leadership Program, lit up WeWork Hibiya Fort Tower with the energy and aspirations of its attendees. Read More
Introducing the 2023 Emerging Leaders Program Cohort!
USJC is proud to announce the members of the 2023 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). ELP identifies, cultivates and empowers a new generation of Japanese American leaders. In… Read More
Presenting Watanabe Scholarship 2022-2023 Final Report
We are very pleased to announce that the Watanabe Scholarship 2022-2023 Final Report is now available for viewing. We are always grateful for the generous endowment gift from Mr. Toshizo… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Hosts 150 Sustainability Leaders for Energy Transformation Speaker Series
On October 4 (Japan), the U.S.-Japan Council hosted 150 sustainability leaders at fabbit in Tokyo for the “Energy Transformation Speaker Series,” alongside co-hosts Mitsubishi Corporation, Geodesic Capital and ABeam Consulting. Read More
USJC Co-Chairs Share Career Journeys with Women+ Forum Participants
On September 27 (U.S.) / 28 (Japan), the Women+ Forum hosted a fireside chat with USJC Co-Chairs Kathy Matsui (MPower Partners) and Susan Morita (Arnold & Porter, JALD ’11), which… Read More
TOMODACHI Washington, DC Alumni Gather for Casual Networking Event in Alexandria
On September 23, TOMODACHI alumni in the Washington, DC area and their guests went to a DIY terrarium building event at PlantHouse in Alexandria, Virginia. Despite rain from Tropical Storm… Read More
USJC’s Mental Wellness Affinity Group Discusses Mental Health Challenges Faced by Youth with Changing Tides
On September 7 (U.S.), the USJC Mental Wellness Affinity Group partnered with Changing Tides, a program of the Little Tokyo Service Center in Los Angeles, to organize a transformative event… Read More