Japan Region Closes Out 2022 With a Bonenkai
On December 16, the Japan region hosted a bonenkai in Tokyo to reflect on the year and look forward to the new one with the current and prospective members. The… Read More
USJC Partners with Houston Organizations to Host Climate & Sustainability Event
Envisioning a Greener Future: Japan–Houston–Texas Initiatives on Climate and Environment, presented in partnership with the U.S.–Japan Council, Ally Energy, the City of Houston, Cole Chemical, and Greater Houston Partnership on… Read More
Suzanne Reflects on Paul’s Legacy and Thanks Outgoing Board Members
“Suzanne, this is our leadership moment.” I had just accepted my new role at USJC when I heard these encouraging words from incoming Board Chairman, Paul Yonamine. This was Paul’s… Read More
To our Members and Regional Chairs: Thank You!
We are enormously grateful for the leadership of our regional leaders and committee members. Our members are an indispensable part of the success of the U.S.-Japan Council. The Council’s success… Read More
USJC Thanks Paul Yonamine for Service as Chair with Aloha Dinner
A special Aloha Dinner for Chair of the Board Paul Yonamine was held in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 13, 2022. Past and current board members gathered at Board of Councilors Member Roy Yamaguchi’s Eating… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (December 15, 2022)
Farewell Message from Paul Yonamine
Image Credit: Life14 This is my last message to all of you as Chair of the Board of Directors of the U.S.-Japan Council. As I step down on December 31… Read More
The TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program Wraps After Six Months
On December 11, the TOMODACHI J&J Disaster Nursing Training Program concluded its six-month disaster nursing and leadership program with a public online reporting session. The reporting session consisted of a… Read More
Gil Asakawa Discusses New Book with New England Region
On Thursday, December 8, Council Leader Gil Asakawa, nationally known journalist, blogger, speaker, and commentator on Japanese American and Asian American identity, gave a light-hearted informative personal tour of the Japanese… Read More
USJC 2022: Women’s Leadership – Journeys & Lessons
Ms. Rona Tison (Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations & PR, ITO EN, North America, Inc., New York) welcomed the attendees and introduced the panelists, highlighting that it was great to… Read More