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The U.S.-Japan Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening U.S.-Japan relations. www.usjapancouncil.org

10/04/2026

USJC member Ashten Akemoto, Technical Co-Founder and Engineer at Normal Robotics, was recently mentioned in the Wall Street Journal!

Congratulations, Ashten! 👏

Read more here: https://buff.ly/856cgfY

10/03/2026

The USJC NorCal community gathered in Salinas for a special visit to Green Valley Floral, a multigenerational family farm carrying forward the region’s rich Japanese American agricultural legacy.

John Louie shared his family’s story over BBQ lunch, including the remarkable history of his grandmother, who immigrated from Japan in the 1950s and built the greenhouses by hand, many of which remain in use today. John then generously led us through the farm, where members explored an incredible variety of flowers and went home with overflowing bouquets of freshly cut blooms.

We were also delighted to be joined by Mountain View City Council Member and former Mayor Ellen Kamei, a third-generation Japanese American whose own family operated a flower-growing nursery in the Bay Area. It was a beautiful afternoon connecting our community through shared history, agriculture, and the enduring legacy of Japanese American flower growers in California.

10/02/2026

Please join us on Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2026, in Shibuya, Tokyo, for the US-Japan Social Impact Exchange, highlighting innovations and partnerships to advance impact on social issues in Japan and beyond!

There's much momentum and exciting work happening in Japan and in partnership with US leaders. This event will feature short talks from people building exciting initiatives — social sector partnerships, social innovation, wellness and spirituality, new financing models, and rural revitalization — followed by small-group table conversations hosted by the speakers themselves. The formal program will run from 1:30-3:45 pm followed by time for informal networking.

The event is free, open to the public, and no expertise or experience in social impact necessary - please join us!

Sponsored by the United States Japan Foundation in partnership with the U.S.-Japan Council.

09/30/2026

This session explores how Japanese entertainment is rising on the global stage and the growing influence of soft power.

⭐ Shunsuke "Sean" Taki, Chief Growth Officer & Vice President / Board of Director, TBS International, Inc.
⭐ Jessica Caloza, Assistant Majority Whip, Assembly Member, 52nd Assembly District
⭐ Urmila Venugopalan, President & Managing Director, Motion Picture Association Asia Pacific
⭐ Moderator: Josh Morey, Founding Member, Japan Crossover [JX]

Register for our Annual Conference today: https://buff.ly/eMtIQ1a

09/29/2026

Registration closes October 1, so register now so you don't miss one of the largest bilateral gatherings of U.S. and Japan leaders: https://buff.ly/eMtIQ1a

⭐ Eric Kawabata, Sustainability Lead, International Public Policy, Amazon.com, Inc.
⭐ Masaaki Nagamura, Fellow International Initiatives, Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
⭐ Tadashi Sawamura, General Manager, Carbon Management Department, Europe & Next Generation Energy Division, Energy & Power Solution Group, Mitsubishi Corporation
⭐ Asako Ueno, Deputy Director-General for Green Transformation Policy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
⭐ Moderator: Yasuo Tanabe, Senior Advisor, U.S.-Japan Council

09/27/2026

USJC Portland Region hosted its annual Shokookai and Consul General Barbecue dinner on August 30. The event's goal is to connect Japanese on work assignments to this country with USJC members and to share a part of uniquely American culture with Japanese people. While everyone enjoyed the freshly cooked meats, the consensus was Pecan Pie is too sweet for Japanese people, and some Americans, too. The Portland Consul General discovered that Pecan Pie is served with unsweetened whip cream to cut the sweetness down. The event also was an opportunity for the Shokookai members to see north Portland for the first time. This was also an opportunity to meet two of Portland Region's newest members.

09/26/2026

USJC Hawaii Region members recently gathered for the University of Hawaii Wahine Volleyball match against the University of San Diego, which coincided with Uchinanchu Night, a celebration of the rich Okinawan heritage that has made a lasting contribution to Hawaii's diverse cultural community. Mahalo to USJC Council Leader Eric Fujimoto and Ho'ea Wealth Advisory Group for hosting this special event, bringing members together for fellowship, an exciting match, and an exclusive pre-game "chalk talk" with new head coach Joshua Walker. The evening highlighted the importance of people-to-people connections, celebrating the cultural traditions, friendships, and community ties that help strengthen understanding and connection between the U.S. and Japan. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a memorable night of volleyball, connection, and community!

09/20/2026

Join our Medicine, Health, and Well-Being Affinity Group for a talk featuring Linda Sherman, who brings a cross-cultural lens to the conversation on aging, having lived and worked in Japan for 22 years. She will reflect on what the U.S. and Japan can learn from one another as both countries navigate the opportunities and challenges of longer lives, drawing on insights from producing and co-hosting the Rethinking Aging Club Podcast and News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club - conversations that explore the rapidly changing worlds of healthy longevity, healthcare, caregiver support, AgeTech and wellbeing.

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm (ET)
Location: Online Event
Register here: https://buff.ly/RXhyBAx

09/18/2026

As driving a sustainable transition requires unprecedented cross-border leadership, this seminar convenes key stakeholders from the Indo-Pacific to examine innovative climate finance mechanisms for Nature-based Solutions (NbS), with a particular emphasis on an Indonesian NbS project.

We are delighted to invite you to “The Climate Finance Investment Seminar”, hosted as part of the USJC Climate & Sustainability Leadership Initiative, supported by the Founding Strategic Partner, Amazon.

Learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/ZS4HWA7

09/16/2026

Join the US-Japan Council PNW and the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle for an intimate and engaging Fireside Chat featuring Lori Matsukawa.

Lori Matsukawa is an award-winning broadcast journalist, community volunteer, and author best known for anchoring the evening news at Seattle’s KING 5 for 36 years until her 2019 retirement. The Hawaiʻi native and former Miss Teenage America earned degrees from Stanford and the University of Washington. She won two Regional Emmy Awards, notably for her reporting on World War II Japanese American incarceration.

Register here: https://buff.ly/1smflx7

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Washington D.C., DC

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

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+12022236840

Website

http://www.usjapancouncil.org/

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