May 7, 2013 –
We are posting this for our colleagues at the Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs:
Position Announcement: Executive Director, Japan-United States Educational Commission (Fulbright Program).
The Japan-United States Educational Commission (JUSEC) invites applications from experienced American and Japanese » READ MORE
April 26, 2013 –
In commemoration of Japan’s gift of 3,000 cherry trees to the people of the United States in 1912, the United States- Japan Bridging Foundation and the United States government have partnered to gift 3,000 dogwood trees to the people of » READ MORE
April 8, 2013 –
Take a peek on the Cherry Blossom Webcam:
March 21, 2013 –
Ambassador Sasae hosted more than 450 Japanese high school students from the Tohoku area in the U.S. for a week on the Kizuna program. CULCON staff attended the exuberant gathering. One student told the crowd that although the trauma of » READ MORE
March 21, 2013 –
Posting for JUSFC and USJBF:
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation in Washington, DC are seeking a summer intern to support current initiatives, especially the Friendship Blossoms Initiative, a public-private gift of 3,000 dogwood trees to the » READ MORE
March 13, 2013 –
This is a helpful comparison of the three organizations that share offices in Washington, DC – CULCON, JUSFC and USJBF:
For a comparison table of mission statements, membership, contact information, etc, please click here.
March 11, 2013 –
Two years ago, on March 11, 2011, Japan’s Tohoku coastal region was devastated by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. The two years following these disasters have brought to the forefront incredible stories of resilience and generosity as Japan continues » READ MORE
March 1, 2013 –
U.S. CULCON panelists Anne Nishimura Morse and Susan Pharr, along with U.S. CULCON Secretary-General Paige Cottingham-Streater met Prime Minister Abe during his February 22, 213 Summit visit to Washington, DC, and discussed with him the importance of educational and cultural » READ MORE
February 20, 2013 –
This week, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Washington to meet with President Barack Obama for the first time in each of their new administrations. It is anticipated that during this visit, both leaders will voice their commitment to » READ MORE
February 20, 2013 –
CULCON mourns the loss of Donald Richie, a Tokyo-based expert on Japanese cinema who wrote dozens of books and articles about the country’s people and culture who died on Tuesday, February 19. Richie reviewed Japanese films and the arts for » READ MORE
