VIDEO FROM WOMEN IN BUSINESS SUMMIT
During USJC Japan Week 2013, The U.S.-Japan Council partnered with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) to host a Women in Business Summit. The event, held May 27, brought in a capacity crowd of over 300 to discuss the role women leaders can play in Japan and the United States. Featured speakers included USJC Council Member Debra Nakatomi, Board of Directors Members Royanne K. Doi, Moni Miyashita and Jan Yanehiro and USJC President Irene Hirano Inouye.
ACCJ has put together a short video explaining the summit and its goals, available on YouTube here.
Visit USJC’s Flickr page to see photos from several of the Japan Week events, including our Japan Symposium, an opening reception honoring Senator Daniel K. Inouye, the USJC/ACCJ Women in Business Summit and our NPO Summit, “Investing in the Future of Japan through Non-profit Organizations.”
LAST CHANCE: REGISTRATION FOR EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM CLOSES JULY 1!
This is a final reminder that the application period for this year’s Emerging Leaders Program ends next Monday, July 1. The U.S.-Japan Council Emerging Leaders Program is an interactive, educational program designed to encourage the next generation of leaders to act as first movers, innovators and entrepreneurs in their professional fields.
A select group of young Japanese American professionals from across the country will attend the U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference and Annual Members Meeting. By providing access to education on cutting-edge topics and mentorship opportunities with senior leaders, the program aims to motivate young professionals to pursue activities promoting strong and positive U.S.-Japan relations.
Click here to download a flyer with additional information.
Click here to download the 2013 Emerging Leaders Program application.
TOMODACHI UPDATE
TOMODACHI AND AFLAC FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER
On June 12, 2013, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo held a reception at the Ambassador’s residence to commemorate the selection of the first TOMODACHI-Aflac Program participant, Dr. Yosuke Hosoya. Ambassador John V. Roos hosted the event, which featured executives from Aflac. Dr. Hosoya will spend six months in training at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. For more information, visit the TOMODACHI website here.
REMINDER: TOMODACHI NEWSLETTER
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ANNOUNCEMENT
ASIA SOCIETY EVENT: REVISITING THE BATTLE FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN REDRESS (VIDEO RECAP)
Last week, Asia Society honored the 25th anniversary of what became known as the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, legislation that allowed Japanese Americans interned during World War II to gain redress from the U.S. government. The bill was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan after a long battle to move the initiative through Congress.
Speakers at the event included USJC Council Member Grant Ujifusa, the legislative strategist behind the redress movement. USJC Board Member Frederick H. Katayama moderated the panel and shared stories of his father’s personal experience in the internment camps. A short summary and video recap of the event is available via Asia Society here.
U.S. & JAPAN IN THE NEWS
- Tokyo Panel Mulls Ways to Enhance High School English Education
Japan Times, June 28, 2013 - Tokyo’s Olympic Bid Aces IOC Report
The Japan News, June 27, 2013 - Diet Closes, Paving Way for Upper House Election in July
Mainichi Daily News, June 27, 2013 - SoftBank Investors Relieved After Sprint Megadeal
The Wall Street Journal, June 26, 2013 - Vice Adm. Harris Nominated as Pacific Fleet Commander
Rafu Shimpo, June 26, 2013 - UNESCO Award Spurs Fuji Tourist Guide Frenzy
Japan Times, June 25, 2013 - LDP Sweeps Tokyo Election: All Candidates Win, Making Party Largest in Assembly
The Japan News, June 25, 2013 - As CDs Spin On in Japan, Tower Records Rocks On
The Wall Street Journal, June 24, 2013 - Daredevil’s Latest Test: Remaking Japan’s Democracy
The New York Times, June 21, 2013 - U.S., Japanese Officials Attend Okinawa War Memorial
The Wall Street Journal, June 23, 2013 - Abe Confidante Secretly Visited China to Reboot Ties
Japan Times, June 21, 2013 - With Sony on a Roll, CEO Looking Dreamier than Ever
The Wall Street Journal, June 20, 2013 - Hashimoto May Resign as Party Co-Head if Tokyo Election Outcome Poor
Mainichi Daily News, June 20, 2013 - NRA Eyes Allowing Japan’s Two Operating Reactors to Remain Online Through September
Japan Times, June 20, 2013 - Japan’s Conservative Values Collide with Plan to Mobilize Women for Economy
Reuters, June 19, 2013 - Japan Exports Surge Most Since 2010 in Boost for Abe
Bloomberg, June 18, 2013 - The Third Arrow of Abemomics: Misfire
The Economist, June 15, 2013 - Okinawa Pitches Futenma “Dispersal”
Japan Times, June 14, 2013 - Nikkei Dives After Drop on Wall Street
The Japan News, June 14, 2013 - LDP to Demand TOEFL Score from College Students Aiming to Teach at Elementary School
Mainichi Daily News, June 14, 2013 - In Hawaii, a Day Inspired by Korematsu
Rafu Shimpo, June 13, 2013