JCIE Publications | Japan-United States Economic Relations Group/Background Papers
This volume is a compilation of background papers prepared for the Japan–US Economic Relations Group, which made two reports to the president of the United States and the prime minister of Japan on factors affecting the two countries’ long-term bilateral economic relationship.
2022 Japanese Young Political Leaders Virtual Exchange
The 2022 US-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange Program was held virtually, allowing the 31st Japanese delegation to explore US-Japanese relations and build global relationships.
Japan Exasperated by Trump’s Trade Policies
As US farmers suffer under high tariffs, Japanese officials are in no rush to cut a new trade deal with the United States.
Why This Hiroshima Survivor Dedicated His Life to Searching for the Families of 12 American POWs
A moving portrait by our 2018 Journalism Fellow Ibby Caputo of Shigeaki Mori, a man who survived the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and made it his life’s mission to seek recognition for the 12 American POWs who lost their lives in the attack.
Why Did Americans Donate $730 million to Wealthy Japan?
By Tom Paulson
A report by JCIE notes that Americans have given about $730 million to assist Japan in rebuilding and recovery from the 2011 tsunami. Many might be upset to learn that one rich nation donated so much to another rich nation when so many extremely poor countries and communities have bigger needs. Shouldn’t we have directed that money elsewhere?
President Trump? Among U.S. Allies, Japan May be One of the Most Anxious About That Idea
By Julie Makinen
Is Japan gaga for Donald Trump? That was the impression created by a spellbinding YouTube video that went viral last week. Despite the video’s popularity, the reality is that perhaps no U.S. ally is as anxious and befuddled about the prospect of a President Trump as Japan.
Trump, Abe Talk Trade, Security
In an interview with Fred Katayama of Reuters, James Gannon offers insight to the changing relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Abe, the impact of a bilateral free trade agreement, and the significance of their Mar-a-Lago meeting to Japanese interest.
JCIE/USA Executive Roundtable Series
The JCIE/USA Executive Roundtable is a private discussion series addressing key issues affecting the United States and Japan. The sessions feature key perspectives from the United States and Japan and take place in an intimate, off-the-record setting where participants can gain insight, raise questions, and exchange ideas with one another.
US-Japan Parliamentary Exchange | 2013 Diet Delegation to the US
The 2013 US-Japan Parliamentary Exchange Program brought the 26th delegation of Japanese Diet members, accompanied by four of Japan’s most promising younger policy experts, to the United States, where they met and engaged in discussions with government officials, political analysts, and foreign policy experts.
1st US-Japan Global Health Dialogue | Strengthening Partnership on Global Health
More than 30 policy experts and senior officials from nine US and Japanese government agencies gathered for a high-level dialogue to identify areas where we can deepen cooperation on global health under the Trump administration and Abe government.
