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October 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Japan Society – The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: How Will It Affect U.S.-Japan Relations?
The 2020 U.S. presidential election is right around the corner, with Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee facing the incumbent president, Donald Trump, in November. In this webinar, a panel of experts from Japan and the United States zero in on the emerging themes of the presidential election, discussing the possible outcome and its impact on businesses and U.S.-Japan relations.
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] SMU Tower Center – The Business Reinvention of Japan
Co-presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and the Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia at SMU’s Tower Center for Public Policy and International Studies. How have Japan’s leading companies reacted to the rise of China, and the need to compete differently in a globalized economy? As they lost their competitive advantage in consumer end products, many Japanese corporates have quietly repositioned to supply critical input components and advanced materials to various industries. Even…
Find out more »November 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Japan America Society of Southern California – 7th Annual Women’s Leadership Counts Conference: Activating Your Kaizen Mindset
From the Japanese words of “kai-” meaning change, and “-zen” meaning good, kaizen has been widely utilized in corporate settings for the past +70 years as a systematic approach towards on-going, business improvements. However, this simple concept can also be applied to leadership and our everyday lives, enabling us to achieve & view transformative change as the continuous process of gradual, incremental improvements. Kaizen, therefore, is not just a tool and technique for obtaining successful results - it is a…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] SMU Tower Center – China and the Japanese Multinational: Politics and the Risks of Doing Business
Co-presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and the Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia at SMU’s Tower Center for Public Policy and International Studies. In the context of a changing balance of regional power and economic interdependence between Japan and China, this talk will examine how Japanese multinational companies try to minimize damages and manage their own fear and uncertainty to sustain their overseas business interests. Professor Vekasi will discuss which kinds go businesses get…
Find out more »January 2021
[Online Event] ACCJ/NAJAS Business Leaders Series: A Conversation with Boeing Japan President Will Shaffer
Boeing, with customers in more than 100 countries and six continents, is a global leader in not only aviation, but also logistics and analytics. The company has a strong presence in North Texas with Boeing Global Services, headquartered in Plano. Boeing Global Services offers innovative services in engineering, maintenance, flight operations, parts, supply chain logistics, and training. Join us for a special conversation with Will Shaffer, Vice President of Boeing International and President of Boeing Japan, as he discusses the…
Find out more »February 2021
[ONLINE EVENT] 2021 Japan Currents Symposium
The Future of the Alliance under President Biden and Prime Minister Suga The U.S.-Japan alliance is one of the strongest bilateral relationships in the world today. All the same, it often encounters times for necessary reflection and a reassessment of its most important pillars. As we enter 2021, there are many questions about the how the Suga government in Japan and the Biden administration in the U.S. will work together. Among the major agenda points are securing peace and stability…
Find out more »[Online Event] Japan Society – Combating COVID-19: Japan’s Response & Efforts
Many are hopeful that the new coronavirus vaccine will bring an end to the pandemic that has cost more than 1.5 million lives and plunged the world’s economies into decline. However, the virus remains rampant and the world is still engulfed in a health crisis. In Japan, the Japanese government continues to take measures to suppress the spread of the coronavirus. What is the current situation in Japan? Why is the COVID-19 death rate low in Japan compared to other…
Find out more »March 2021
[Online Event] Japanese Pop Culture’s Response to COVID-19
Pop culture is one of Japan's most valuable exports and outlets for domestic consumption, both in terms of soft power and traditional economic gains. The financial side is evident from the success of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限列車編), which recently became Japan's highest-grossing film ever, a feat that it achieved in less than three months. This performance is even more remarkable during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited access to theaters. Although Japan has experienced a relatively low number of positive…
Find out more »April 2021
[Online Event] 7 Rules of Successful Remote Working
Will your company ask employees to go back to the office post COVID-19 or keep the option of working from home? Join Shinji Koshikawa, CEO of Cross River Ltd. and author of best seller “Habits of Top 5%”, “Modern Work Style” and 13 more work style innovation books. He will teach us how to engage with your clients or team members while efficiently working from home. This full program will not be available later on our YouTube channel.…
Find out more »May 2021
[Online Event] Diversity & Inclusion for Japanese Expatriates in the U.S.
This program will be presented in Japanese.
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