Secretary Clinton on Diplomacy
During Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s January 29 Global Townterview, she responded to a question about what has been the most powerful diplomatic tool. Secretary Clinton
Japan Matters for America – Exciting New Resource
The Japan Matters for America project of the East-West Center provides a non-partisan “one-stop-shop” for information and analysis on the impact of U.S.-Japan relations at
…engagement can more durably lift suspicion and fear.
These words from President Obama’s inaugural address seem particularly pertinent to the work of CULCON and other organizations and individuals who strive to maintain and
CULCON Mourns the Passing of Senator Daniel Inouye
CULCON, The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, and the U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation are saddened to hear about the passing of Senator Inouye. In addition to being a statesman and
Friendship Blossoms-First 100 Dogwood Trees Planted in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo
On November 16, the “Friendship Blossoms — Dogwood Tree Initiative” celebrated the centennial anniversary of Japan’s historic gift of 3,000 cherry trees to America with
Open Doors Report: Continued Decline of Japanese Students in the United States
Today the Institute of International Education (IIE) released its 2012 Open Doors Report, which annually tracks study abroad trends worldwide. The report shows that in the 2011/12
CULCON Education Task Force
The CULCON Education Task Force is underway and preparing for a January 2013 meeting at which it will examine the causes of declining levels of exchange between Japanese and U.S.
Hurricane Sandy Relief
Our thoughts go out to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Emergency crews and relief organizations are hard at work helping those in need. Here is a list of volunteer organizations