Reflection from Derek Hirano (ELP ’19)
The following reflection is part of a year-long series by participants of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Derek Hirano, owner and leader of the Hirano Homes… Read More
USJC Brings Together U.S. and Japan Legislators for Virtual Exchange
On May 19, USJC co-hosted a virtual exchange webinar featuring legislators from Japan’s National Diet and the U.S. Congress to celebrate the binational relationship and discuss our partnership going forward. Read More
USJC Hosts Critical Dialogue on Asian American Racism
On May 26, USJC brought together a panel of experts and community leaders for a webinar to discuss the outbreak of racism and xenophobia targeted against Asian American communities during… Read More
Alumni Reflections: Madison Mahaffey
As the end of 2019 and the fall term approaches, I realize how fast my time in Japan has gone by. Before the start of the school year, as I… Read More
Irene Hirano Inouye Posthumously Recognized by the Government of Japan
We are pleased to share that the Government of Japan has informed the U.S.-Japan Council that the late Irene Hirano Inouye will be posthumously awarded with… Read More
ELP Reflections: Joy Champaloux
Dear U.S.-Japan Council Members, This is Joy Champaloux from the 2019 Emerging Leaders Program class. Just over six months ago, I had the great honor of participating in ELP… Read More
Community Insights: Community Identity through Access and Scarcity
This article is part of a new series of insights and op-eds from members in our community. If you would like to be featured in an article, please click … Read More
Candice Kumai Discusses Health & Wellness While Sheltering In
Japanese American chef, best-selling author, model and journalist Candice Kumai joined the U.S.-Japan Council on May 12 to discuss wellness tips during the coronavirus pandemic during a webinar titled “Health… Read More
Hawaii Members Lead Coronavirus Relief Efforts
The U.S.-Japan Council is fortunate to have an incredible community working across sectors and generations to solve global challenges. We would like to showcase the work being done by those… Read More
On the Move: U.S.-Japan Council’s board of directors chairman
The U.S.-Japan Council’s board of directors has appointed Paul Yonamine as its new chairman. Read more. Read More
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