The TOMODACHI – U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Sports Leadership Program wrapped up the first portion of programming in the United States with an evening reception in Los Angeles, marking… Read More
Eleven youths from Maui are preparing to visit Tohoku, Japan for the first student visit of The TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Program. This program is designed to provide support to… Read More
On February 21, the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) hosted a planned giving workshop at the USJC Japan office in Tokyo titled “Building Your Legacy.” This hybrid event brought together participants both… Read More
When I rejoined USJC in May 2020 as the organization reeled from losing our founder, Irene, and tried to find its footing amidst the global pandemic, I reflected on what… Read More
Rob Buscher (left) with Parkside Neighborhood Consultant Michael Burch (right) USJC Associate Rob Buscher, who serves as the Executive Director of the Japanese American Confinement Sites Consortium and President of… Read More
Photo courtesy of Council Leader Nobuko Saito Cleary I was fortunate to attend the official unveiling of the statue of the honorable Norman Mineta at San Jose Mineta International Airport… Read More
Photo Credit: Japanese American National Museum (JANM) On January 29-30, delegates of the 2024 Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD) gathered in Los Angeles for a two-day orientation. The meetings were held at… Read More
Pictured above: USJC leadership with TOMODACHI alumni and TOMODACHI interns On January 24, the 32nd Business Advisory Board (BAB) Meeting was held at the Tokyo American Club. Under the leadership… Read More
On January 24, prominent Japanese American leaders selected by their respective Consuls General from across the United States participated in a discussion with Japanese government leaders as part of Ministry… Read More
By: USJC Associate Craig Ishii (ELP ’13) The community mourns deeply with the recent passing of Alan Nishio, a pillar of strength and a beacon of guidance in the Japanese… Read More