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.
Japan-Korea Forum | 33rd Meeting
The 33rd Japan-Korea Forum, held in Seoul, brought leaders from various sectors together to discuss the current political climate and bilateral relations, the state of Northeast Asia and Japan–Korea cooperation in the era of the second Trump administration, and the implications of global economic realignment for future economic collaboration. The program featured a special session marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations. It also featured a Junior Forum for youths from the two countries.
FGFJ Diet Task Force Visits Zambia
Friends of the Global Fund, Japan (FGFJ) took seven members of the FGFJ Diet Task Force on a site visit to Zambia from August 9-14, 2025, to witness the results of the Global Fund’s support firsthand.