WEBINAR | The Role of Civil Society in Japan’s Evolving Multicultural Landscape: Supporting Youth with Foreign Roots in Japan

On September 15, JCIE USA hosted a webinar about education and employment support for children and youth with foreign roots in Japan from the perspectives of Japanese NGOs, highlighting their experiences, approaches, and lessons-learned.

BUSINESS FORUM | Aging Asia: Emerging Needs and New Solutions

Leading experts from six Asian countries will engage in an interactive discussion on the changing needs of aging societies and the potential for new solutions.

Fireside Chat | Perspectives from Japan on US-China Relations

JCIE USA will host an intimate fireside chat featuring two leading experts on China from Japan to examine the latest insights from Japan on the state of US-China relations as well as the implications of the outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit, expected to take place on September 24 in Washington DC, for Japan, US-Japan relations, and the allies’ national and economic security.

WEBINAR | The Role of Civil Society in Japan’s Evolving Multicultural Landscape: Japan’s Immigration Politics and Policy – Roles of Japanese NGOs in Refugee Assistance

On September 23, JCIE USA will host a webinar featuring Japanese NGOs specializing in refugee assistance to discuss on how politics and policies impact refugees.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: 2026 US Congressional Staff Exchange Program and Japan Study Tour

JCIE is now accepting applications for our 2024 US Congressional Staff Exchange Program to select a bipartisan group of up to Congressional staffers who will participate in a week-long study tour in Japan.

2026 Japanese Young Political Leaders Delegation: Debriefing Session

The 2026 Japanese delegation of young political leaders reunited one month after they returned from the United States for a debriefing session. Participants were invited to reflect on their experiences in Washington DC, Maryland, and Kansas and to share insights gained during the 10-day program.

2026 Japanese Young Political Leaders Delegation to US

The 2026 US-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange Program brought the 31st Japanese delegation to the US, providing an opportunity for them to meet and engage in discussions with government officials, political campaign committees, policy experts, and business representatives.

US Congressional Staff Exchange | 2024 Delegation

The 2024 US Congressional Staff Exchange Program gave 7 Congressional staffers the chance to travel Japan, where they met with Japanese leaders across politics, media, and academia.

2025 Women Leaders Delegation to Japan

The US-Japan Women Leaders Dialogue brought a bipartisan duo of state legislators to Japan for briefings and roundtables on US-Japan trade and security ties and on women’s empowerment in politics and business in Japan.

2025 US-Japan Healthy and Resilient Aging Exchange

Five community leaders, mainly from Kanagawa Prefecture, traveled to meet with counterparts in Washington DC and Columbus OH to share best practices and insights into the shared challenge of better coping with aging populations.