U.S. CULCON Panelist Dr. Anne Nishimura Morse will be awarded a decoration from the Emperor: Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. The Imperial Household Ministry announced Dr. Morse has, “Contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting mutual understanding between Japan and the United States in the field of fine arts.” Biannually, the […]
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC),and U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF) offer exceptional opportunities for students considering a career in U.S.-Japan relations. We are currently seeking one (1) Spring 2019 interns to support current initiatives, which include activities promoting U.S.-Japan cultural, educational and people-to-people exchange. Interns will be working from a small office in a team-oriented and […]
The U.S. CULCON Secretariat, the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC),and U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF) offer exceptional opportunities for students considering a career in U.S.-Japan relations. We are currently seeking two (2) Fall 2018 interns to support current initiatives, which include activities promoting U.S.-Japan cultural, educational and people-to-people exchange. Interns will be working from a small office […]
August 1, CULCON hosted a Summit to bring together representatives from approximately 30 U.S.-Japan related organizations and facilitate conversations about the next generation of U.S.-Japan leadership. Sheila Smith, Senior Fellow for Japan Studies, Council on Foreign Relations, U.S. CULCON Vice-chair, and Co-Chair of CULCONs Next Generation Task Force, joined us as keynote speaker. Her presentation […]
The U.S. CULCON Secretariat, the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC),and U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF) offer exceptional opportunities for students considering a career in U.S.-Japan relations We are currently seeking two (2) Fall 2018 interns to support current initiatives, which include activities promoting U.S.-Japan cultural, educational and people-to-people exchange. Interns will be working from a small office […]
U.S. CULCON Secretariat, the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC), and U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF) in Washington, DC are seeking TWO summer 2018 interns to support current initiatives, which include activities promoting U.S.-Japan cultural, educational and people-to-people exchange. Interns will be working from a small office in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment and will be expected to […]
The U.S. CULCON Secretariat hosted a seventh annual summit on August 24, 2017, attended by more than sixty participants from thirty organizations involved with U.S.-Japan exchanges. The focus of the meeting was The U.S.-Japan Partnership: U.S. State Department Priorities in Public Diplomacy, Educational, and Cultural Affairs. Alyson Grunder, Senior Bureau Official, (ECA) and Julie Chung, Director, Office of […]
U.S. CULCON Secretariat, the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC), and U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF) in Washington, DC are seeking TWO fall 2017 interns to support current initiatives, which include activities promoting U.S.-Japan cultural, educational and people-to-people exchange. Interns will be working from a small office in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment and will be expected to […]
From NAFSA’s International Educator, May-June, 2017 U.S.–Japanese University Partnerships on the Rise ….TeamUp, a program of the U.S.- Japan Bridging Foundation, promotes partnerships between institutions in both countries. The CULCON-inspired initiative is supported by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. While partnerships boost better understanding between the two cultures, there are many practical reasons to set […]
We are pleased to announce the winning logo for the Arts Japan 2020 campaign, which was submitted by Dolly Sanborn. Congratulations to Ms. Sanborn! We received many entries from around the world and the selection process was extremely competitive. Please check back to this space for further news about the campaign.
