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June 2020
ONLINE EVENT] Japan Society of Northern California – Investing Sustainability and Corporate Governance in Japan and the USA during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic, investing sustainably, and corporate governance in Japan and the U.S - Is Covid-19 an unlikely accelerator? Please join a truly stellar line-up of panelists, each bringing a uniquely expert perspective on the outlook in Japan and the U.S. for sustainability investing, institutional investment and corporate strategy, and governance in the COVID-19 era. There will also be opportunity for the audience to engage in this transpacific dialogue from the Japan Society of Northern California. Topics for discussion include: Is…
Find out more »July 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Japan’s COVID-19 Strategy Between Now and the Olympic Games
There have been many recent scenarios about how COVID-19 might play out in the coming months. However, the larger question is how to make strategic decisions and take the necessary actions to address the pandemic. To help us find answers, the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is pleased to welcome two Japan-based specialists, who will share their insights and how policies implemented now will significantly impact preparations for next year's Olympic Games. Dylan Scudder and David Wagner each have decades of experience working…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Japan Society of Northern California – Japan-US Innovation Awards Symposium
Combining Japanese Creativity and American Entrepreneurship The Japan-US Innovation Awards Symposium is the signature event of the Innovation Awards Program, organized by the Japan Society of Northern California in cooperation with the US-Asia Technology Management Center of Stanford University. Each year, two companies - one each from Japan and the US - receive the SunBridge Emerging Leader award for technological innovations deemed to be disrupting their markets. In 2019, US company Zoom Video Communications, Inc. and…
Find out more »August 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] U.S.-Japan Council – Coronavirus: Opportunity for a New Health Paradigm
The coronavirus pandemic has humbled humanity and shed light on the fragility of the world and the health systems built to deliver care. At the same time, rapid advances in technology and medical science have shown potential new paths forward to building a healthier future. With its rich health data and global leadership in technology, life sciences, and precision manufacturing, Japan has the capacity to play a leading role in designing a new health paradigm. What does the future of…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Baseball in Japan and the U.S. during COVID-19
The Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants play at the Tokyo Dome on June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Co-presented by Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and Japan Society (New York) Baseball plays a significant societal role in Japan and the United States, acting as both a respite from daily challenges and a source of unity in times of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected everyday life across the globe, including within the sports industry. Hundreds of games have already…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Japanese Government Leadership and U.S.-Japan Relations during COVID-19
(Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) 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 Policy Policy and International Studies. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected billions across the globe and has forced governments to act rapidly in order to ensure public safety. Leaders in Japan had the dual dilemma of being one of the first countries to experience the disease and dealing with the postponement of…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Air Travel Today and Tomorrow
This program is co-presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth and the Japan-America Society of Georgia Since the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic air travel has slumped, international passenger traffic has decreased by 95% in some markets, and losses amount in the billions of dollars. As the airline industry grapples with uncertain revenue streams and government stimulus packages, it must also adopt new measures to ensure health and safety on aircraft and in airports. Additionally, many potential…
Find out more »September 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Japan Society of Northern California – Womenomics Pioneer Kathy Matsui Discusses Her New Book “How to Nurture Female Employees”
Kathy Matsui, vice chair of Goldman Sachs Japan, will speak on her new book “How to Nurture Female Employees.” Over 20 years ago, Ms. Matsui coined the phrase Womenomics when she began her research on how empowering women could bolster Japan’s rapidly aging society. Prime Minister Abe’s Third Arrow for economic revitalization included women’s empowerment initiatives including setting targets for women in supervisory positions in all fields. These targets have not yet been met. Believing that government actions can only…
Find out more »[ONLINE EVENT] Security and Economy: The Current State of Japan-Korea-U.S. Trilateral Relations
Two of the United States' most important alliances are with Japan and the Republic of Korea (South Korea), although 2020 has presented challenges that are domestic in origin, but worldwide in scope. Join us for an engaging discussion on the realities of present bilateral and trilateral relations, the effects of COVID-19, and what the immediate future may hold for these three countries.
Find out more »October 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Japan-America Society of Indiana – A Conversation with Lilly Leaders Japan: A Benchmark for Global Operations
The Japan-America Society of Indiana is pleased to present the inaugural program in the ACCJ/NAJAS Business Speaker Series, a collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and the National Association of Japan-America Societies. The series highlights the Japan-based businesses of global corporations, focusing on business strategies in Japan, successes and challenges, and current perspectives from Japan. This special program will feature a conversation with Simone Thomsen, President of Lilly Japan, live from Kobe; and Patrik Jonsson, Senior Vice…
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