Welcoming our new Communications Manager, Alisa Tanaka
We are very excited to welcome Alisa Tanaka to the team as USJC’s new Communications Manager! Alisa was born on the East Coast to a fourth-generation Japanese American and a… Read More
10th TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program Kicks Off with Orientation
On October 31st, the 10th TOMODACHI MUFG International Exchange Program kicked off with a virtual program orientation. Mr. Kanetsugu Mike, Chairman at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and USJC President &… Read More
It’s a Wrap! 2021 Members Forum
U.S.-Japan Council Chair Paul Yonamine said last Thursday that the organization has made “positive strides” in the past year with its programs and activities to “further strengthen the most important… Read More
Welcoming USJC’s New Membership Engagement and Regional Coordinator, Lauren Matsumoto
We are excited to welcome USJC’s new Membership Engagement and Regional Coordinator, Lauren Matsumoto! Lauren joins us from San Diego, California, where she works remotely. Prior to joining USJC, Lauren… Read More
Twenty-Fifth Business Advisory Board Meeting Discusses ESG-focused Global Venture Capitalization
On October 26, 2021, the 25th U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board (BAB) Meeting was held online. The discussion featured a fireside chat with Ms. Kathy M. Matsui and Ms. Yumiko… Read More
President & CEO Suzanne Basalla on USJC’s Founder’s Day and Irene Hirano Inouye’s Legacy
This is a series in which USJC President & CEO Suzanne Basalla shares her thoughts directly with the USJC community. Today, October 7th, is USJC’s Founder’s Day, designated to ensure… Read More
USJC Participation in “Unshakable Friendship: Remembrance of 3.11” Event
On October 4, the U.S.-Japan Council was honored to have an appearance at an event at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC, titled, “Unshakable Friendship: Remembrance of 3.11”. Hosted… Read More
Introducing the 2021 Cohort of the Emerging Leaders Program
USJC is proud to announce the members of the 2021 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). ELP identifies, cultivates and empowers a new generation of Japanese American leaders. Read More
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s Visit to Japan and the People’s Republic of China
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry traveled to Tokyo, Japan, and Tianjin, People’s Republic of China from August 31 to September 3, 2021, to engage with international counterparts on bilateral and multilateral efforts to raise climate… Read More
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Board Spotlight Series: James Higa
This is a series in which we recognize USJC Board Members, who provide generous contributions, support and guidance to the Council. We hope the USJC community will get to know… Read More