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The U.S.-Japan Council Welcomes New Board Leadership for 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) is pleased to welcome new leadership to the Board of Directors, with Kathy Matsui and Susan Morita as Board co-Chairs. Read More
Hawaii Region Kicks Off New Year with Shinnenkai
On January 5, 2023, Hawaii members celebrated the New Year at the Pagoda Restaurant, owned by Duane Kurisu (JALD ’10). The event was also a chance to thank former Chair of the… Read More
Suzanne Joins Meeting of Japan-US Parliamentary Association
USJC President and CEO Suzanne Basalla joined the visiting Japanese delegation of the Japan-US Parliamentary Association for a meeting at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC. The delegation included Mr. Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (December 29, 2022)
Japan Region Closes Out 2022 With a Bonenkai
On December 16, the Japan region hosted a bonenkai in Tokyo to reflect on the year and look forward to the new one with the current and prospective members. The… Read More
USJC Partners with Houston Organizations to Host Climate & Sustainability Event
Following the recent sustainability seminar in Houston on November 3, 2022, USJC worked with local partners to organize the second event in the series on December 7. This event, hosted at Asia… Read More
Suzanne Reflects on Paul’s Legacy and Thanks Outgoing Board Members
“Suzanne, this is our leadership moment.” I had just accepted my new role at USJC when I heard these encouraging words from incoming Board Chairman, Paul Yonamine. This was Paul’s… Read More
To our Members and Regional Chairs: Thank You!
We are enormously grateful for the leadership of our regional leaders and committee members. Our members are an indispensable part of the success of the U.S.-Japan Council. The Council’s success… Read More
USJC Thanks Paul Yonamine for Service as Chair with Aloha Dinner
A special Aloha Dinner for Chair of the Board Paul Yonamine was held in Honolulu, Hawaii on December 13, 2022. Past and current board members gathered at Board of Councilors Member Roy Yamaguchi’s Eating… Read More