Japan Region Gathers For Hanami
The Japan region organized a hanami that turned into a relaxing picnic. Although the cherry blossoms did not yet bloom, they were lucky to have excellent 70 degree weather and blue skies. Read More
USJC New York Region Hosts U40 & Young Professional Night
On March 21, the New York region hosted “U40 Night Out,” a festive evening that brought together young professionals and the “under 40” crowd from USJC and the greater Japanese-American… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (March 21, 2024)
Empowering Future Sports Leaders and Remembering the Great East Japan Earthquake: TOMODACHI – U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Sports Leadership Program Concludes U.S. Trip in New York
Against the backdrop of remembrance and celebration, the TOMODACHI – U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Sports Leadership Program wrapped up the trip to the United States with an evening reception… Read More
Susan McCormac Reflects on Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD) Experience
The 21st cohort of the Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD) convened in Japan from March 2 through 9. An initiative sponsored by the Japanese government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and… Read More
First Student Cohort Returns from TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Program
The 11 program participants pose for a photo at the welcome reception in Higashi-Matsushima City. From March 17 to 24, USJC and the TOMODACHI Initiative conducted the first cohort… Read More
2024 JALD: Japanese American Leaders Visit Osaka and Tokyo to Meet Top Japanese Officials
2024 JALD delegation with Japan’s Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio WASHINGTON, DC – Ten Japanese American leaders traveled to Japan from March 1 to 9 for the 2024 Japanese American… Read More
TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui Program: Learn How Tohoku Recovered through the Lens of Sustainability, Culture, Business & Leadership
Learning Resilience from the Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery-Maui Students Build Strength after Wildfire Disaster Former TOMODACHI Program participant who experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake gives back: her new… Read More
TOMODACHI – U.S. Embassy Go for Gold Program Wraps Successful Los Angeles Programming
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