U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (December 30, 2021)
President and CEO Suzanne Basalla Reflects on the Comissioning Ceremony of the USS Daniel Inouye
“Officers and Crew of the USS Daniel Inouye – Man our ship and bring her to life!” With that command, 11-year old Maggie Inouye called the 300+ crew members to… Read More
College Students Use Storytelling to Explore Their Experiences Through the TOMODACHI Story Jam
On November 19, the final event for the TOMODACHI Story Jam for Youth with Disabilities was held online. This is an eight-week digital storytelling and youth leadership program that brings together… Read More
ELP Steering Committee Holds Planning Retreat
From December 3 to 5, the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Alumni Steering Committee convened in Los Angeles for its second-ever planning retreat. The event brought together committee members from… Read More
USJC Pacific Northwest and Hawaii Regions Host an Interactive Self-Care Workshop
On December 2, 2021, the USJC Pacific Northwest and Hawaii Regions presented an interactive workshop focused on self-care, encouraging participants to take a deep breath and reflect on the… Read More
USJC’s Shin-Issei Group Engages in a Virtual Exchange Conversation with Shinagawa Joshi Gakuin
USJC Shin-Issei members interacting with Shinagawa Joshi Gakuin students. The USJC Shin-Issei group steering committee participated in a conversation with the Tokyo-based Shinagawa Joshi Gakuin (Shinajo) junior and senior high… Read More
Central Pacific Bank Hosts a Pau Hana
Pictured above from left to right: Paul Yonamine, Suzanne Basalla, Shizu Higa, Dennis Teranishi and Norman Nakasone. The Hawaii region was finally able to hold its first in-person networking event… Read More
U.S.-Japan Council Newsletter (December 16, 2021)
2021 Next Generation Summit Highlights USJC’s Young Leaders
The Next Generation Summit was a two-day conclusion to USJC’s 2021 Signature series. Taking place virtually on December 11th-12th (Japan) / 10th-11th (U.S.), the Summit brought the spotlight to TOMODACHI… Read More