U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (January 30, 2020)
PRESS RELEASE: U.S.-Japan Council President to Retire; Council Launches CEO Search to Prepare for the Future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC – The Board of Directors of the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) has announced the decision of President Irene Hirano Inouye to retire later this year, and… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council President to Retire; Board Launches CEO Search as USJC Positions for the Future
The U.S.-Japan Council has announced that it is entering a new phase, with the decision of President Irene Hirano Inouye to retire later this year, and the opening of a… Read More
Sumitomo Scholars Visit Washington, DC and New York City
The five participants of the 2019 TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program completed a training program this month, which was hosted by representatives from Sumitomo Corporation of… Read More
Foreign Minister Motegi Meets with Japanese American Leaders
Foreign Minister Motegi (center), Consul General Uyama (right) with Japanese American leaders. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan) On January 13, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with… Read More
2019-20 Watanabe Scholars Gather for Leadership Weekend in Tokyo
From December 6 to 8, seventeen American Watanabe Scholars currently studying in Japan convened in Tokyo for a Leadership Weekend. The weekend kicked off with an… Read More
19th Business Advisory Board Meeting Welcomes Ren Ito, Vice President of Global Strategy at Mercari, Inc.
On December 16, the 19th U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board (BAB) Meeting was held at the Tokyo American Club, featuring Ren Ito, Vice President of Global Strategy… Read More
U.S. Japan Council Newsletter (January 16, 2020)
Foreign Minister Motegi Meets with Japanese American Leaders Recent Events TOMODACHI News ELP News Announcements Member News Upcoming Events Opportunities Foreign Minister… Read More
ELP Reflections: Niki Robins
Niki Robins My experience participating in USJC’s Emerging Leaders Program was unexpectedly life-changing. I realize that’s a pretty strong statement for a program that’s just five days long, but… Read More