San Diego County Delegation Participates in US-Japan Healthy and Resilient Aging Exchange
Community leaders from San Diego County visited counterparts in Tokyo and Kumamoto Prefecture to share best practices and insights into the shared challenge of better coping with aging populations, with a special focus on disaster prevention, response, and resilience for older people.
Bipartisan Group of US Congress Members Introduce Resolution Recognizing Launch of Japanese Diet “Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific”
On August 15, a bipartisan group of US Congress Members, led by Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX), introduced a resolution recognizing and commending the launch of a new “Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific” in the Japanese Diet, as well as JCIE’s work through its Democracy for the Future Program
WEBINAR | Post-TICAD9 and Pre-G20 Summit Briefing on Japan-Africa Partnership
The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE USA) hosted a webinar on October 22 with four distinguished speakers to provide Japanese, US, and African perspectives on Japan-Africa partnership. The discussion addressed how a “win-win” partnership can be strengthened through private sector investments and in alignment with the United States. It was also an opportunity to reflect on the outcomes of Japan’s leadership at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in August as well as expectations for the G20 summit in November as South Africa prepares to hand over its presidency to the United States.
JCIE USA’s Executive Director, Kazuyo Kato, Receives the John & Hiroko Malott Leadership Award
JCIE USA’s Executive Director, Kazuyo Kato, received the 2025 John & Hiroko Malott Leadership Award on October 11 at the 39th US-Japan Capital Gala hosted by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC.
JCIE USA Briefing & Discussion on Japanese Politics: “Japan’s Upper House Election: Key Takeaways”
JCIE USA hosted a private discussion on Japan’s Upper House Elections with three experts from Japan and the United States. In addition to providing an overview of the results in terms of voter turnout, political parties, and women’s political participation, the discussion identified key factors that came into play and the implications for Japan’s future political leadership and US-Japan relations.
US Congressional Staff Exchange | 2025 Delegation
The 2025 US Congressional Staff Exchange Program gave 6 Congressional staffers the chance to travel Japan, where they met with Japanese leaders across politics, media, and academia.