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Suzanne Welcomes New Board Leadership for 2023
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2023 is already bringing good changes and opportunities to each of you. USJC Board of Directors – Leadership Transition For USJC, the start of…
USJC Council Leader Moriaki Kida Reflects on the Growing Presence of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Japan
Photo Credit: Moriaki Kida The dawn of diversity in Japan As leaders of Japan-based business organizations, we have all come to wonder what it means to embrace diversity, equity and… Read More
USJC Reflects on Prime Minister Abe’s Lasting Legacy
On July 8, USJC joined the chorus of voices worldwide expressing shock and grief at the unimaginable killing of Prime Minister Abe in broad daylight as he campaigned in… Read More
USJC Mourns the Death of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The U.S.-Japan Council is stunned and saddened by the news of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Mr. Abe worked tirelessly to strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship. He… Read More
USJC Women+ Forum Discusses Navigating the Workplace, Race, Gender and Age in Inaugural Event
The USJC Women+ Forum hosted its inaugural event on June 22 with an impressive panel of female leaders within the USJC community: USJC Legacy Council Member, CEO of Cole Chemical &… Read More
SVJP Holds Summer Picnic
On Saturday, June 25, the Silicon Valley Japan Platform held its long-awaited summer debut—bursting out of more than 24 months of lockdown and isolation. The joyful reunion included over 60… Read More
USJC Outreach and Allyship Committee Creates Safe Space for Members to NAVI-gate Difficult Conversations as Part of Regional Women in Leadership Program
On June 24, viewers from all corners of the United States and Japan gathered over Zoom to attend a Regional Women in Leadership (RWL) program hosted by co-chair of USJC’s Outreach… Read More
USJC Washington, DC Region Enjoys Networking Picnic
The DC Region had a very successful networking event on Sunday, June 26. Despite warm weather and competing public events, over 30 people gathered for a summer picnic at the… Read More
USJC Thanks Kazuo “Kaz” Koshi
Kazuo Koshi by MUFG The U.S.-Japan Council wishes a fond farewell to our friend, Kazuo (“Kaz”) Koshi, Managing Executive Officer of MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Chairman… Read More
Representative Mark Takano Reflects on What it Means to Be A Gay Japanese American
This article is part of our Community Insights series, which features articles and essays from members of our community. If you would like to submit an article or recommend a USJC member… Read More
TOMODACHI Initiative and the Toshizo Watanabe Foundation Launch New Exchange Program for Japanese High School Students
The U.S.-Japan Council and The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation have established the TOMODACHI Toshizo Watanabe Leadership Program, a training program in the United States for Japanese high school… Read More