Join the SMU Tower Center Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia and the Mission Foods Texas-Mexico Center for a joint symposium looking at the economic and political relations between Japan, Mexico and Texas.
February 27, 2018
Learn about recent developments in U.S. Japan relations — and how they affect North Texas. During the luncheon, experts from both countries will examine the state of the relationship one year into the Trump administration. The afternoon panel will focus on the commercial relationship between Japan and the North Texas region.
Visionary, environmentalist, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Yoshioka Tatsuya founded Japan's sailing university, Peace Boat, in 1983. Since then, more than 60,000 passengers have traveled the globe on the boat learning about diplomacy, humanitarianism, and ecological issues. Tatsuya's current endeavor is Ecoship, the world's "greenest" cruise ship, set to sail in 2020. Mr. Tatsuyu will […]
The U.S.- Japan Council is pleased to host the Japan-Texas Economic Summit, to be held in Houston, Texas May 7 - 9, 2018. Following the highly successful Japan-Hawaii Economic Summit in 2017, the Japan-Texas Economic Summit will bring together business leaders, investors, state and local officials, and economic development organizations from across the Lone Star […]
May 10, 2018
Join us as we honor outstanding supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. Mr. Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of Aichi Prefecture, will receive the Sun & Star Legacy Award for fostering cooperation and friendship between the two countries, specifically between Aichi Prefecture and the State of Texas.
Learn about recent developments in U.S. Japan relations — and how they affect North Texas. During the luncheon, experts from both countries will examine the current issues in U.S.-Japan relations. The afternoon panel will focus on the commercial relationship between Japan and the North Texas region.
Join us as we honor outstanding supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship. Ms. Irene Hirano Inouye, president of U.S.-Japan Council, will receive the Sun & Star Legacy Award for her lifelong contributions to U.S.-Japan relations on multiple levels and in many realms, especially through her leadership at the Japanese American National Museum and U.S.-Japan Council.
The Award Dinner features a cocktail reception, silent auction, and an exclusive Patrons' Reception for sponsors and dignitaries, followed by dinner and the award program.
Overview: The 2016 U.S. Presidential election was a shock to the entire world, including Japan. Yet, Japan maintains a stronger relationship with the U.S. under Trump compared to other western-style democracies and traditional allies. Why does Japan fare so well in its dealings with Trump and will this trend continue or reverse? Join Dr. Toshihiro […]
Overview: Why has Japan’s immigration policy remained so restrictive, especially in light of economic, demographic, and international political forces that are pushing Japan to admit more immigrants? Michael Strausz will answer this question by drawing on insights from nearly two years of intensive field research in Japan. Ultimately, he will argue that Japan’s immigration policy […]
Inspire, Engage, Educate and Empower Women to become better leaders of tomorrow Please join the Greater Dallas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce for this event, entitled "Where there is a Woman in Leadership, There is a Way," featuring an interactive panel with trailblazers and networking with power leaders. For more information, contact Susan at susan@gdaacc.com or […]
