2020 Annual Report
USJC Midwest Region Member Newsletter (Q1 2021)
Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies – Interview with Colbert Matsumoto
The “Japanese Americans & Japan: Legacies” series continued with an interview of Colbert Matsumoto, Chairman of Island Holdings, Inc. During the interview, Mr. Matsumoto shared stories about his childhood, career and… Read More
TOMODACHI Alumni Join JASDFW 3.11 Commemoration
In February and March, the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth held the “3/11 Resilience Series,” a series of virtual events commemorating 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Read More
Community Insights: Statement Against Anti-Asian Racism from Atsuko Toko Fish
Recently, out for a walk along a narrow road on Cape Cod, I passed a family wearing no masks. I asked them, “Where are your masks?” The father turned to… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (April 8, 2021)
Notes from USJC President & CEO Suzanne Basalla: Remembering Irene Hirano Inouye
This is a series in which USJC President & CEO Suzanne Basalla shares her thoughts directly with the USJC community. This week marks one year since the devastating loss of… Read More
Shin-Issei Leaders Discuss Their Identity and Roles in U.S.-Japan Relations
One of the U.S.-Japan Council’s (USJC) newly-formed member-led initiatives, the Shin-Issei group, held a formal kick-off event on March 9. This event brought together about 150 USJC Leaders and guests across… Read More
Women’s History Month: Featured Voices
“Bridging Japan and U.S. relations on many fronts is important from the government to the individuals in businesses and nonprofits to lift up the economies for their communities.” -Donna Fujimoto… Read More