2020 Japanese American Leadership Delegation Orientation
From January 31 to February 1, the 2020 class of the Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD) gathered for an intensive two-day orientation in Los Angeles. The orientation… Read More
Fifteenth Meeting between Japanese American Leaders, Japanese Ambassador and Consuls General
Participants at a luncheon hosted at the residence of Ambassador Shinsuke J. Sugiyama (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of Japan) Ambassador Sugiyama gives a speech at the luncheon reception. On… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council President to Retire; Board Launches CEO Search as USJC Positions for the Future
The U.S.-Japan Council has announced that it is entering a new phase, with the decision of President Irene Hirano Inouye to retire later this year, and the opening of a… Read More
Sumitomo Scholars Visit Washington, DC and New York City
The five participants of the 2019 TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program completed a training program this month, which was hosted by representatives from Sumitomo Corporation of… Read More
Foreign Minister Motegi Meets with Japanese American Leaders
Foreign Minister Motegi (center), Consul General Uyama (right) with Japanese American leaders. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan) On January 13, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with… Read More
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