Foreign Residents in Japan & The Role of Japanese NPOs
JCIE USA conducted a 9-month project from January 1-September 30, 2025 focused on Japanese NPOs that support foreign residents. Through background research and interviews with a select group of Japanese NPOs, the project identified their key challenges, how they collaborate with other stakeholders, and the insights they are seeking from international experience, particularly the United States.
Implications of Demographic Transition: An ASEAN–Japan–US Dialogue on Security, Innovation, and Regional Cooperation in an Aging Asia
On December 16, JCIE USA hosted a virtual ASEAN–Japan–US dialogue featuring experts from Japan, the United States and Thailand to discuss security, innovation, and regional cooperation in an aging Asia.
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.
Japan-Korea Forum
The Japan-Korea Forum was initiated in 1993, when South Korean President Kim Young-sam and Japanese Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa called for the formation of a new, forward-looking relationship between the two countries. Since then, the forum has taken place annually and is held alternately in Korea and Japan, bringing together about 50 policy experts, government officials, legislators, journalists, business executives, and civil society leaders from the two countries.
Japan-Korea Forum | 28th Meeting
The 28th Japan-Korea Forum, which was held via videoconference between two venues in Tokyo and Seoul due to COVID-19 travel concerns, brought together more than 40 participants to discuss domestic political shifts and the impact of the US presidential election on the region, among other topics.
Japan-Korea Forum | 30th Meeting
The 30th Japan-Korea Forum, held in Tokyo, brought together participants to discuss domestic political shifts and bilateral relations, economic and security issues facing the two countries, and the latest geopolitical developments in East Asia. The event also featured a Junior Forum for youths from the two countries.
Japan-Korea Forum | 29th Meeting
The 29th Japan-Korea Forum, held online, brought together participants to discuss domestic political shifts and bilateral relations, economic and technology cooperation, and the latest geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific. The event also featured a Junior Forum and the Korea-Japan Forum Award Ceremony.
Japan-Korea Forum | 31st Meeting
The 31st Japan-Korea Forum, held in Seoul, brought together participants to discuss domestic political shifts and bilateral relations, economic and security issues facing the two countries, and the latest geopolitical developments in East Asia. The event also featured a Junior Forum for youths from the two countries. The 8th Japan-Korea Forum Award was also held to celebrate those to made significant contributions to Japan-Korea friendship and development.
Japan-Korea Forum | 32nd Meeting
The 32nd Japan-Korea Forum, held in Tokyo, brought together participants to discuss domestic political shifts and bilateral relations, economic and security issues facing the two countries, and the latest geopolitical developments in East Asia. They also looked at civil society and youth exchange as critical keys to the future of bilateral ties. The event also featured a Junior Forum for youths from the two countries.