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
The latest in our series of Government Briefings brought USJC sponsors and special guests together in Washington, DC on December 9 for a fireside chat with U.S. Representative Adrian Smith… Read More
The U.S.-Japan Council mourns the passing of Naoyuki Agawa, a founding member of the Council’s Board of Councilors. Agawa-san’s career included stints as a businessman, lawyer, author, scholar, diplomat, dean,… Read More
On December 2, prominent Japanese American leaders selected by their respective Japanese Embassy and Consulates across the United States discussed how to strengthen partnership between the Japanese government and the… Read More
On November 20, 2024, the final presentation of the TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities was held online, bringing together 25 participants and stakeholders. This program, conducted over… Read More