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
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
2020 JALD Delegates Announced
2019 Delegates at their orientation in Los Angeles Congratulations to the following individuals, who were selected to participate in the 2020 Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD). They… Read More
USJC Members End the Year with a Kampai
USJC members from all around Japan and the United States are celebrating the end of the year through bonenkai and holiday parties. Here are some of the celebrations! Tokyo On… Read More
Regional Women in Leadership Program Held in Bethlehem, PA
Thank you to USJC Associate Miki Sankary (ELP ’15) for organizing this event! Regional Women in Leadership speakers and participants In eastern Pennsylvania near the New Jersey border, members of… Read More
Asian American Leadership Delegation Sends State Legislators to Japan
Six state-elected legislators from diverse Asian American backgrounds and regions recently traveled to Japan as part of the 2019 Asian American Leadership Delegation (AALD) program. From… Read More
USJC Members Volunteer at Second Harvest Japan’s Charity Event
On November 30, the U.S.-Japan Council’s Japan Region held its first volunteer charity event by participating in Second Harvest’s food distribution activities. USJC members helped distribute freshly made curry bowl… Read More
Portland Members Discuss How to Manage Change
Many thanks to Pacific Northwest Regional Co-Chair Verne Naito for the following article and photos! Council Leaders and invited guests enjoyed an inspiring talk from leadership coach Steve Hanamura (standing)… Read More
Members in Chicago Discuss Diversity and Inclusion
Many thanks to USJC Associate and ELP ’19 Ryota Sekine for the following article and photos! On October 24, USJC members in Chicago organized their 3rd Bento Talk, titled “On… Read More