WEBINAR | Post-TICAD9 and Pre-G20 Summit Briefing on Japan-Africa Partnership
The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE USA) will host a webinar on October 22 with four distinguished speakers to provide Japanese, US, and African perspectives on Japan-Africa partnership. The discussion will address how a “win-win” partnership can be strengthened through private sector investments and in alignment with the United States. It will also be 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.
Dialogue between Members of Japanese Diet and the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats
On July 23, 2025, a dialogue was held between a delegation from CALD and 11 members of the Japanese Diet Caucus for Universal Vales in the Indo-Pacific.
TICAD9 Event | Africa-Japan Common Vision on Health
On August 21, 2025, JCIE convened globally renowned leaders in health, science, policy, and business from Africa and Japan to introduce and deepen discussions on a Common Vision calling for cooperation on co-creating health security and sustainable growth. The event delivered a compelling message focusing on health as a driver of economic growth and mutual benefit.
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
Korea-Japan Forum | 33rd Meeting
The 33rd Korea-Japan 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.
Japanese Diet Members Launch New “Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific”
On May 15, 2025 a multiparty group of Japanese Diet members launched a new “Caucus for Universal Vales in the Indo-Pacific”
FGFJ TICAD9 Thematic Event | Sustainable Health Financing in Africa: From Commitments to Action
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE)/Friends of the Global Fund, Japan (FGFJ) co-organized a thematic event titled “Sustainable Health Financing in Africa: from Commitments to Action” on the occasion of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), held in Yokohama in August.
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.
Korea-Japan Forum | 32nd Meeting
The 32nd Korea-Japan 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.
ROUNDTABLE | Discussion with Governor Kuroiwa on Kanagawa’s Aging and Healthcare Policy
As part of our new US-Japan Program on Healthy and Resilient Aging, JCIE hosted a discussion between Kanagawa Governor Yuji Kuroiwa and a group of experts in the fields of global health, aging, and sustainable development.