USJC Japan Region Gathers For Thanksgiving – Style Dinner
On Wednesday, November 30, the Japan Region got together at Soul Food House in Tokyo to enjoy a Thanksgiving-style dinner. In addition to each other’s company, the group of USJC… Read More
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U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (December 1, 2022)
USJC 2022: Regional Security
The moderator, Ms. Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum (President, East-West Center), opened the breakout session and explained the background of regional security with regards to the United States and Japan. She then… Read More
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
USJC Japan Region Participates in Tea Ceremony Workshop
On November 19, the Japan regional book club visited the “Fumaiken” tea house at Gokokuji Temple (built in 1681 by the fifth shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa) on November 19 to… 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