Members in Chicago Discuss Diversity and Inclusion
Many thanks to USJC Associate and ELP ’19 Ryota Sekine for the following article and photos! On October 24, USJC members in Chicago organized their 3rd Bento Talk, titled “On… Read More
JALD: Reflection from Kelly Yamasaki (JALD ’19)
The following article is part of a year-long series by participants of the 2019 Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD). I know quite a few people in… Read More
Kaz Maniwa Honored by the Government of Japan
Congratulations to USJC Senior Vice President Kaz Maniwa (JALD ’00) for receiving the 2019 Foreign Minister’s Commendation from the Ministry of… Read More
2019 Annual Conference: Summary and Photos
The U.S.-Japan Council, together with the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan), brought around 650 individuals to its tenth Annual Conference in Los Angeles from November 4 to 5. This year’s theme, “Bold… Read More
Masami Tyson Speaks About Tennessee Foreign Investment and Trade
Council Leader Masami Tyson, Global Director of FDI and Trade at the Tennessee Economic and Community Development (ECD), uses her unusual experience as a Japanese… Read More
Susie Roos, Suzanne Basalla Discuss Women’s Leadership in NorCal
USJC members recently spoke at an event hosted by the Japan Society of Northern California in San Francisco. This event, called “… Read More
History of Japanese Americans will live on as Japanese Hall articles moved to museum
A small, white building on 17th Street holds the history and stories of generations of local Japanese-Americans. The Japanese Hall at 1705 Ave. C is home to these memories in the valley. Vickie Sakurada Schaepler, a Sansei, or third-generation Japanese, is working to not only preserve the history, but the very building in which so many memories were made... Read More
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Laurie Van Pelt Appointed Oakland County’s First Woman Deputy County Executive
Congratulations to Laurie Van Pelt for being appointed as Oakland County, Michigan’s first woman Deputy County Executive! Ms. Van Pelt, who was a delegate of the 2018 … Read More
Alan Nishio Receives Nisei Week Inspiration Award
Congratulations to Council Leader Alan Nishio, who received the 2019 Nisei Week Inspiration Award! Mr. Nishio, Chair of the Board of… Read More
Mike Bosack Named Deputy Secretary of UNCMAC
Congratulations to Mike Bosack (ELP ’15) on his new role as Deputy Secretary of the United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC)! Mike was previously the Deputy Chief of Government… Read More