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Japan-Texas Economic Summit

Marriott Marquis Houston 1777 Walker Street, Houston, TX

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 […]

Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner 2018

Omni Frisco Hotel, The Star Ballroom 11 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX, United States

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.

Japan Update Symposium [SOLD OUT]

Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center 7121 Bishop Rd, Plano, United States

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.

2019 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner

Omni Frisco Hotel, The Star Ballroom 11 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX, United States

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.

How Japan dealt with the Trump Shock: Japan-U.S. relations and its implications to East Asia

John G. Tower Center for Political Studies Carr Collins Hall, Room 227, 3300 University Boulevard, Dallas, Texas

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 […]

Help (Not) Wanted: Immigration Politics in Japan

John G. Tower Center for Political Studies Carr Collins Hall, Room 227, 3300 University Boulevard, Dallas, Texas

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 […]

[GDAACC] Women’s Business Conference

Omni Park West 1590 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, United States

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 […]

Understanding Religious Nationalism in Japan: Dispatches from the Field

John G. Tower Center for Political Studies Carr Collins Hall, Room 227, 3300 University Boulevard, Dallas, Texas

Overview: Japan routinely ranks as one of the world’s least religious countries, whereas few as one in ten survey respondents self-identify as having religious faith. It is, therefore, striking to note the apparent influence religions and religion-inspired ideologues exert on Prime Minister Abe Shinzō and his governing coalition. In this talk, McLaughlin will draw on […]

2020 Japan Currents Symposium

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX, United States

Summer 2020 will mark the second time Japan hosts the Summer Olympic Games and baseball will return as an Olympic sport, after a 12-year hiatus. Baseball has long been a common language between the U.S. and Japan, and the countries have arguably the world's two most recognizable professional leagues. Baseball is also big business with players like the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani influencing multi-million-dollar marketing deals and Dallas-based HKS designing a new $530 million dollar stadium in Kitahiroshima, near Sapporo. Join us for a conversation with two expert panels of executives, players, and historians on the economic and diplomatic importance of baseball within U.S.-Japan relations.

The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is a Texas non-profit corporation qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.