Symposium: Why Is Germany Accepting Syrian Refugees? Germany’s Experience and the Implications for Japan
In collaboration with the Japan Association for Refugees, JCIE held this symposium on December 5, 2015, at Hosei University. The meeting was convened as part of JCIE’s program on Population Decline and Immigration in Japan.
Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy | Symposium on Accepting Foreigners and Japan’s Future
As part of JCIE’s Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy series, a major symposium was convened to examine the question of “Accepting Foreigners and Japan’s Future—Toward a Basic Law on Foreigners Residing in Japan.” The event drew roughly 200 people from government, business, nonprofit, and research organizations, and the foreign community in Japan.
Welcoming Foreign Workers and Japan’s Future | Fukuoka Symposium
JCIE’s Roundtable on Japan’s Migration Policy held an outreach symposium in Fukuoka to discuss topics their recommendations and seek input on immigration-related issues in Japan.
Listening to the Views of Migrants—Japanese and Korean Societies Living with Migrants
A diverse group of experts on immigration and representatives from the immigrant communities of both Japan and Korea gathered for this symposium to share the lessons of the Japan–South Korea Immigration Policy Exchange Program, which JCIE has been running since November 2017 with the generous support of the Toyota Foundation.
Migration and Demographic Challenges: New Policy Approaches in Japan and Germany
Japan and Germany face tremendous common challenges stemming from their aging societies. The taboo in Japan surrounding the issue of immigration is starting to dissipate, and this symposium marked the the first time that Japanese parliamentarians from two different parties sat down to openly and positively discuss the need to open the country to immigrants.
US-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange Program | Seminar on Strength in Diversity or Increasing Polarization?
In February 2018 JCIE organized a seminar on “Strength in Diversity or Increasing Polarization? The Challenge of Local Politics in the US,” in which participants shared perspectives on the current political scene in the United States, offering a perspective the media alone cannot convey of the Trump phenomenon and the impact that American diversity is having on politics and vice versa.
Welcome Reception in Honor of Leaders from the National Diet of Japan
A coalition of US-Japan groups headed by JCIE and the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation hosted a reception at the US Capitol to welcome 11 visiting Diet members to Washington. The gathering attracted about 150 leading figures in US-Japan relations.
US-Japan Parliamentary Exchange | 2017 Capitol Hill Diet Reception
JCIE and a coalition of US-Japan groups co-hosted a reception on Capitol Hill during Japan’s Golden Week to welcome 17 visiting Diet members to Washington.
US-Japan Parliamentary Exchange | 2016 Capitol Hill Diet Reception
JCIE, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, and other Japan-related organizations co-hosted a welcome reception for Japanese Diet members visiting Washington DC. Among those in attendance were former members of Congress, business executives, and NGO leaders.
US-Japan Parliamentary Exchange | 2015 Capitol Hill Diet Reception
JCIE and six other organizations co-hosted a welcome reception for the visiting Japanese Diet members. Among the 160 leaders in attendance were former members of Congress, business executives, and NGO leaders.
