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Created in 1983 to advance Maureen and Mike Mansfield's life-long efforts to promote understanding and cooperation between the United States and Asia

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Mansfield Alumnus Fellow John D. Hill (MFP1)!

The former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space and Missile Defense has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbons as part of the Government of Japan's 2026 Spring Conferment of Decoration on Foreign Nationals. The honor recognizes John's significant contributions to advancing U.S.-Japan security cooperation and acknowledges the lasting value of his time as a Mansfield Fellow.

In his own words:
"I was completely surprised and humbled by this honor from the Government of Japan. Certainly, my experience as a Mansfield Fellow was the foundation for my years of work on the U.S.-Japan alliance that the Government of Japan has chosen to recognize. I believe it remains just as true today as it was when Ambassador Mansfield first described the U.S.-Japan alliance as 'the most important bilateral relationship in the world, bar none.' I hope the United States government will continue to recognize the importance of the Mansfield Fellowship Program and other investments in the relationship with Japan."

A proud moment for John, for MFP1, and for the entire Mansfield community.

👉 Read more in the Mansfield Newsletter – June Update. https://mailchi.mp/mansfieldfdn/june-2026-update

06/11/2026

We're proud to share that MFP30 Fellows John Collins (USAF), Aaron Cook (DHS), Dominique Duval-Diop (DOC) and her daughter Adelina Diop, and Nell Williams (TREAS), along with Japanese language instructor Taeko Lee, volunteered at the 34th National Japan Bowl!

On April 17-18, the 34th National Japan Bowl brought around 165 top high school students from 19 schools across the country to Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington, DC. Hosted by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC, this premier competition tested students' real-world Japanese communication, kanji, culture, and history.

From checking in teams and ushering guests to running the testing rounds as room monitors and timekeepers, the Fellows lent their time and energy to an event that celebrates the future of the U.S.-Japan connection.

👉 Read more about it in the Mansfield Newsletter – June Update. https://mailchi.mp/mansfieldfdn/june-2026-update

06/10/2026

The Mansfield Foundation was pleased to join the 2026 Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival in Washington, DC, celebrating U.S.-Japan cultural exchange alongside friends, alumni, and partners.

Throughout the weekend, our team connected with attendees and shared Mansfield programming that showcases our work in strengthening U.S.-Japan relations. Highlights included a shamisen performance by Michiko Feehan (MFP28, FDA) with Koji Nagamura, and a performance by Program Manager Amanda Earls with the Okinawa Shinkanucha Band. We were also proud to see former intern Mary Black representing Colorado as a 2026 Cherry Blossom Princess, reflecting on her continued ties to the Mansfield community.

Thank you to all who helped make the festival such a meaningful celebration of cultural connection!

👉 Read more about it in the Mansfield Newsletter – May Update.

05/29/2026

[English follows Japanese]

「宇宙における日米協力は、次のステージへ。」
そんな期待を感じさせる一日となりました。5月19日、日本宇宙安全保障研究所との共催により、第14回日米宇宙フォーラムを都内で開催しました。当日は、日米両国の政府、産業界、学術界、民間セクターから多くのリーダーや専門家の皆様にご参加いただき、宇宙分野における日米協力の未来について活発な議論が交わされました。
ご登壇・ご参加いただいた皆様のおかげで、終日を通じて有意義な意見交換とネットワーキングが行われ、大変実り多い一日となりました。ご協力くださったすべての皆様に心より感謝申し上げます。

On May 19, the 14th U.S.-Japan Space Forum was successfully held in Tokyo in collaboration with the Japan Institute for Space and Security. The forum brought together distinguished leaders and experts from government, industry, academia, and the private sector from both the United States and Japan for candid and forward-looking discussions on the future of U.S.-Japan space cooperation. We were honored to welcome an outstanding group of guests and participants, and the event concluded with strong engagement and positive outcomes throughout the day.

Photos from the top:
① Photo from the roundtable discussions
② Photo with Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Mr. Aaron D. Snipe, and Mansfield Foundation CEO, Frank Jannuzi
③ Photo with Dr. Soichi Noguchi, Dr. Koichi Wakata, and Mansfield Foudation Tokyo Office Director, Sumiko Mori

05/25/2026

On May 15, 2026, the Mansfield Foundation hosted the “Corporate Friends of Mansfield (CFM) Policy Luncheon” at the International House of Japan.
Moderated by Frank Jannuzi, the event featured Seiji Kihara, the Member of the House of Representatives from the LDP, as well as former Ambassador to the United States Ichiro Fujisaki, who shared insights on U.S.-Japan relations, Japan’s fiscal policy, and global developments, including the Middle East. The luncheon highlighted the importance of dialogue and personal connections in strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations while vigorous discussions were held among the participants.

2026年5月15日、マンスフィールド財団は支援企業を対象とした「Corporate Friends of Mansfield（CFM）政策昼食会」を国際文化会館（東京都港区）にて開催しました。昼食会は財団CEOで理事長のフランク・ジャヌージの司会で進行され、自民党の木原誠二衆議院議員と藤崎一郎元駐米日本大使が、日米関係、日本の財政政策、中東情勢を取り巻く世界情勢についての各自の見解を共有しました。この昼食会を通して、相互理解と協力を深めるために、日米関係における対話や個人的なつながりのさらなる強化が重要であることが強調され、会場では活発なディスカッションが繰り広げられました。

05/21/2026

In March, MFP29 Fellow Robert Everman participated in the “Young Trilateral Leaders” program by TogetherWeTri, engaging with leaders across the U.S.-Japan-ROK space through high-level meetings, embassy visits, and academic dialogue.

Robert also presented at the U.S.-ROK-Japan Cooperation Dialogue, sharing practical approaches to strengthening security cooperation and leading discussions on translating policy into action. He was later invited to join TogetherWeTri as a permanent member!

👉 Read more about it in the Mansfield Newsletter – May Update.

05/18/2026

In March, MFP29 Fellow James-Darrell Racca participated in Japan’s annual Disaster Relief (JDR) Field Training Exercise.

Bringing together over 150 participants, the exercise simulated a full-scale overseas disaster response, highlighting the importance of rapid deployment, coordination, and real-time decision-making. Serving as an Exercise Controller, Darrell supported operations, facilitated communication, and engaged with international counterparts to compare U.S. and Japanese approaches.

Experiences like this reinforce a shared mission of saving lives through strong coordination and collaboration.

👉 Read more about it in the Mansfield Newsletter – May Update.

05/15/2026

Welcome, G3P participants! Mansfield Foundation staff, accompanied by former and current Mike Mansfield Fellows, joined a lunch at the Palm Restaurant to greet incoming Japanese government officials participating in the Global Government-to-Government Partnership (G3P). Over the next 12 months, these leaders will deepen their understanding of the U.S. while strengthening the U.S.-Japan partnership through collaboration and exchange.

👉 Read more about it in the Mansfield Newsletter – May Update.

05/13/2026

From launching rockets to shaping U.S.-Japan space cooperation, Phillip “Flex” Dobberfuh (MFP18) spent over 25 years in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, including a decade in Japan, before retiring in 2024. Now in Tokyo, he continues advancing the U.S.-Japan relationship through the aerospace and defense industry.

Through the Mansfield Fellowship, his placements, especially with JAXA and NSPS, gave him firsthand insight into Japan’s space institutions and helped shape a career leading major Foreign Military Sales efforts and contributing to Japan’s space policy.

His takeaway? Be open to applying your skills in new ways! The Fellowship can take your career in directions you never expected.

👉 Read more about it in the Mansfield Newsletter – May Update.

04/23/2026

Three Fellows from the 28th Class of the Mansfield Fellowship Program—Michiko Feehan, Jen January Therrien, and DeReece Smither—joined leaders and partners at the U.S.-Japan Sakura Matsuri Reception at the U.S. Capitol. Pictured in the Mansfield Room, the moment reflects Senator Mike Mansfield’s continued legacy in strengthening U.S.-Japan relations.

The event, part of a century-old tradition celebrating U.S.-Japan friendship, brought together organizations dedicated to strengthening bilateral ties. Fellows engaged with representatives from across the U.S.-Japan community, continuing the Mansfield Program’s mission of building lasting connections.

👉 Read more about it in the Mansfield Newsletter – April Update.🌸

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