News | May 09, 2019

Secretary Mineta’s Film, Produced by Dianne Fukami and Debra Nakatomi, to Air on May 20

Don’t forget to tune in to your local PBS station to watch Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story on Monday,… Read More

News | May 09, 2019

Mariko Silver Named President and CEO of Luce Foundation

Congratulations to Council Leader (and JALD ’19) Mariko Silver, who has been named the next President & CEO of the Henry Luce Foundation! Established by Henry Luce, the co-founder and… Read More

News | May 09, 2019

Jewelle Yamada Promoted to Vice President at SCOA

Congratulations to Council Leader Jewelle Yamada, who was recently promoted to Vice President and General Manager of the Sumitomo Corporation of America’s newly established Communication and Diversity Promotion Group! Expanding… Read More

Newsletters | May 09, 2019

U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (May 9th, 2019)

Welcoming the New Era Recent Events TOMODACHI ELP News Member News Upcoming Events Opportunities Welcoming the New Era Message from USJC President Irene Hirano… Read More

News | April 29, 2019

Jaba Presents Awards for Diversity, Leadership, Inspiration

The Japanese American Bar Association held its 43rd annual installation and awards gala on April 5 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites. The program opened with a performance by… Read More

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News | April 25, 2019

Kathy Ishizuka Named One of Top Women in Media

Congratulations to Council Leader Kathy Ishizuka, who was named one of the 2019 Top Women in Media by Folio:, which supports magazine publishing… Read More

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Newsletters | April 25, 2019

U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (April 25th, 2019)

Japan Legislative Exchange Organizations Summit Takes Place in DC Recent Events TOMODACHI News Member News Upcoming Events Opportunities Sixth U.S.-Japan Legislative Exchange Organizations Summit… Read More

News | April 11, 2019

Irene Hirano Inouye’s Thoughts on New Era in Yomiuri Shimbun

USJC President Irene Hirano Inouye was recently interviewed by Yomiuri Shimbun on developments in U.S.-Japan relations in the Heisei era, as well as changes that the new Reiwa era would bring. The… Read More

Newsletters | April 11, 2019

U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (April 11th, 2019)

Mountain Region Celebrates Leadership Programs TOMODACHI News TOMODACHI ELP News Member News Opportunities Mountain Region Celebrates Recent Successes of Leadership Programs Many thanks to Council… Read More

News | March 28, 2019

Kathy Matsui and Atsuko Fish Speak at WAW!

USJC members were involved in the Fifth World Assembly for Women (WAW!), which the Government of Japan held in Tokyo earlier… Read More