2019 Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD) Cohort Reunites in Idaho
Many thanks to Council Leader Britt Yamamoto (JALD ’19) for this article! From July 22 to 25, members of the 2019 Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD)… Read More
Nearly 100 Participants Attend the TOMODACHI RISE Leadership Program Welcome Event and Reflect on 10 Years of TOMODACHI’s Impact
On June 12, the TOMODACHI RISE Leadership Program Welcome Event titled “Looking Back, Looking Forward: Exploring Opportunities for Social Impact Across Japan” was held online. Nearly 100 attendees, including TOMODACHI Alumni,… Read More
Members Gather to Discuss Advising Japanese Companies
On August 3, USJC members who are advisors to Japanese companies gathered to discuss a broad range of topics. The theme for this group came out of a conversation between… Read More
Regional Leaders and Mentors Reflected on the Welcome Event and Gained New Perspectives for their Theme Events
From July 3 to 4, seven Regional Leaders and seven Regional Mentors who serve as representatives of their regions in Japan participated in the July Training Session, a two-day virtual… Read More
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