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Suzanne Welcomes New Board Leadership for 2023
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2023 is already bringing good changes and opportunities to each of you. USJC Board of Directors – Leadership Transition For USJC, the start of…
USJC 2022: Leadership and Mental Wellness
The moderator, Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu (Psychologist & Author, Stanford University), welcomed the participants of the breakout session and introduced the panelists. Dr. Murphy-Shigematsu explained that he enjoys teaching university… Read More
USJC NorCal Region Treated to Custom Tour of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj)
On November 19, members of the NorCal region were treated to a custom tour of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) in mid-November, led by USJC Council Leader… Read More
Suzanne Basalla Honored with the Eagle on the World Award by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York (JCCI)
Pictured above (left): Suzanne and John Basalla (left); Suzanne at the podium (right), photo credit: Andrew Levine Photography President and CEO of the U.S.-Japan Council Suzanne Basalla was awarded the… Read More
USJC Convenes American and Japanese Business Leaders to Discuss a Sustainable Future
On November 3, USJC convened American and Japanese business, NPO, and city government leaders in Houston to assess opportunities for building a more sustainable future together. President & CEO Suzanne… Read More
Watanabe Scholars Participate in the 2022 Annual Conference
Twelve American Watanabe Scholars took part in the Next Generation Summit and Watanabe Scholars Leadership Training, which occurred in conjunction with the 2022 Annual Conference. A networking dinner was coordinated… Read More
2022 Annual Conference: Full Conference Recap
2022 Annual Conference The U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference brings together regional, national and international leaders from government, business, academia and the nonprofit sectors to discuss the current status and future… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference: Sustainability Roundtable Recap
On October 27, USJC convened its first in-person Sustainability Roundtable, gathering over 50 Japanese and American sustainability leaders from the corporate, finance, non-profit, academia and government sectors. This gathering was… Read More
Shin-Issei Members Hold Discussion with Students from the Hiroshima Integrated Global Studies (IGS) Program
The USJC Shin-Issei Affinity Group held a discussion with students in the Hiroshima University Integrated Global Studies (IGS) Program on October 17. A group of about 40 third year college… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference: MINK! Documentary: Empowering Generations of Women Athletes
Image Credit: Life14 On October 28, Founder and CEO of Breakwater Studios Ben Proudfoot screened the short documentary MINK! as one of the breakout sessions during the U.S.-Japan Council’s 2022… Read More
USJC Co-Sponsors Panel Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Introduction of Baseball to Japan
A special panel discussion was held on November 9, 2022 titled “150th Anniversary of the Introduction to Baseball to Japan.” The event was co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan… Read More