In Memoriam: President Irene Hirano Inouye
U.S.-Japan Council President Irene Hirano Inouye passed away on April 7, following an extended illness. The USJC Board of Directors and USJC staff extend their deepest condolences to her family. … Read More
2020 Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program
The seventh annual Building the TOMODACHI Generation: Morgan Stanley Ambassadors Program began on February 29 when 12 students from universities across Japan flew from Tokyo… Read More
Community Insights: The Japanese American Tie to Women’s History Month
This article is part of the Community Insight series of articles and op-eds from members in our community. If you would like to be featured in an article, please click… Read More
Alumni Reflections: Jacalyn Li
Studying at International Christian University (ICU) was very different from studying at my home university, University of California San Diego (UCSD). First, I received much less homework from my classes,… Read More
Japan Society and New York Region Co-Host Professional Development Workshop
Ms. McGurl discusses “career pivot points” On February 27, the Japan Society and USJC members in the New York region co-hosted a workshop titled “Professional Development Workshop: Managing Your Career Rather… Read More
Pacific Northwest Members Meet with Consul General Yamada
Consul General Yamada (center) and Mr. Naito (sixth from right) pose with USJC members and business leaders The U.S.-Japan Council Pacific Northwest Region hosted its fourth gathering of business leaders… Read More
Discussing Farming in the Future in Dallas, TX
On February 26 in Dallas, Texas, the American Jewish Committee-Dallas (AJC-Dallas), the U.S-Japan Council (USJC) and the Japan Foundation hosted a second panel discussion on “Farming in the Future: Progress… Read More
USJC Statement for the Recent Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is now having an increased impact on business, events, and travel in the United States, Japan and beyond. The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) continues to monitor… Read More
Day of Remembrance at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History
(L-R) Clement Hanami, Nancy Ukai, Shirley Ann Higuchi, Norman Mineta, Floyd Mori and David Inoue The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) held a panel discussion titled “Not for Sale:… Read More
Members Gather in Portland to Discuss Women’s Leadership
(L-R) Ms. Watanabe, Ms. Wada, Ms. Ebara and Ms. Strong (Photo courtesy of Japan America Society of Oregon) On February 19, USJC members in the Pacific Northwest attended the Japan America… Read More