Haruka Kokaze and Yuta Hasumi Meet in London
Many thanks to USJC Intern Haruka Kokaze for providing this reflection. I had lunch with USJC Associate Yuta Hasumi, Founder and CEO of Ikigai Authentic Ltd., in London this week. (I actually… Read More
The Seiryu-En Social: An Evening for the Community
On July 28, a community social for Southern California members of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), Japan Business Association of Southern California, and the U.S.-Japan Council was… Read More
Texas Region Discusses Toyota’s Transition to Texas
On June 30, the USJC Texas Region hosted a virtual event on Toyota North America, Inc.’s transition to Plano, Texas from Torrance, California. Vice President & Deputy General Counsel and… Read More
USJC Supporters Join a Conversation with Dr. Siddharth Mohandas
USJC corporate donors attended an intimate, off-the-record conversation with Siddharth Mohandas, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia on July 22. During the virtual event,… Read More
Board Spotlight Series: Paul Yonamine
Meet Paul Yonamine, Executive Chairman, Central Pacific Bank and Chair, USJC Board of Directors. How did you first become involved with USJC and what does USJC… Read More
Notes from Suzanne: Dr. Biden Dedicates the Inouye Room
On July 23 (24th in Japan), we had the honor of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden dedicating a room at the Chief of Mission Residence in Tokyo to the Senator… Read More
Members Reconnect In New York
Member of the USJC Legacy Council Susan Onuma and Council Leader Akiko Mikumo with friends in the New York regional community Members from the USJC New York region stepped out… Read More
Opportunity to Study Abroad in Hiroshima for Three Years with a World Class Curriculum for an International Baccalaureate Diploma
The U.S.-Japan Council, under a partnership agreement with the Hiroshima Prefecture Board of Education, is supporting the recruitment of American students to study abroad at Hiroshima Global Academy (HiGA) for… Read More
Twenty-Fourth Business Advisory Board Meeting Discusses U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation
On July 12, 2021, the 24th U.S.-Japan Council Business Advisory Board (BAB) Meeting was held online. The U.S.-Japan Council welcomed keynote speaker Major General Leonard J. Kosinski of the United… Read More
2020–2021 Emerging Leaders Program – It’s a Wrap!
Congratulations to the 2020 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) cohort for concluding their virtual program! Due to the global pandemic, the 2020 program was extended through summer 2021 and aimed… Read More