
JUSFC & CULCON MOURN THE PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and The U.S. Panel of the Conference on Cultural and Education Interchange (CULCON) mourn the loss of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of

JUSFC & CULCON MOURN THE PASSING OF SHAY YOUNGBLOOD
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and CULCON are deeply saddened by the passing of Shay Youngblood, a distinguished author and playwright. Ms. Youngblood was an integral

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUSFC and U.S. CULCON Appoint Mr. Charles D. Lake II as Chair.
**Japanese Follows English** Washington, D.C. May 10, 2024: The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the U.S. CULCON Panel are pleased to announce the appointment of new

Celebrating the Investiture of Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Ed.D, CULCON Panelist, as 31st President of San José State University
Today, we celebrate the Investiture of Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Ed.D. as the 31st president of San José State University (SJSU). An internationally recognized Latina leader,

Tragic Events in Japan
U.S. CULCON extends our sincere condolences and support to the people of western Japan affected by the recent earthquake, and to those impacted by the airplane collision in Tokyo. Our

Dr. Bill Tsutsui Appointed Vice Chair of CULCON and JUSFC
Dr. Bill Tsutsui has been appointed Vice Chair of the U.S. CULCON Panel and Japan U.S.-Friendship Commission (JUSFC). Dr. Tsutsui has served as panelist of U.S. CULCON and

CULCON 30 Press Release
CULCON held its 30th plenary session on Friday, October 6th 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Find attached the press release for the event: “U.S.-Japan Panel CULCON Discusses Policy

Summer 2023 Paid Internship Opportunity
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC), and CULCON offer exceptional opportunities for students interested in Japan, U.S.-Japan relations, or public diplomacy. We are