Glen S. Fukushima will give a presentation on Japan’s response to COVID-19, from early signs, to a current update. Please also read his recent opinion piece with The Japan Times. If you have questions about the event, please contact kono@jaschicago.org. Fukushima is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, a public policy think […]
Sharing a meal is an age-old act of bonding and fellowship, and sharing cuisine across borders serves as a way to connect communities and cultures. For this webinar, we will feature two world-class chefs and restaurateurs who will share what inspired them to a life of building and bridging communities through culinary exchange across […]
Is it possible that a cup of coffee can make the world a better place? Ogawa Coffee and its coffee artisans from Kyoto, Japan, have been dedicated to the pursuit of coffee perfection since 1952. The Japan Society of Boston will connect baristas from both Ogawa Boston and its head store in Kyoto, to learn […]
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 […]
Columbia Sportswear is a public company that is run by the family that founded it 81 years ago. With Tim Boyle (President and CEO) at the helm, Columbia has navigated many rough seas, eventually establishing itself as a family of brands with more than $3 billion in annual sales and […]
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 […]
In light of the ongoing international situation with COVID-19, Japan Society in New York has decided to take this popular annual event out of its usual form and offer a completely online experience. This reimagined version of the festival will feature 14 days of unique virtual screening opportunities for Japanese cinema lovers, serving JAPAN CUTS’ […]
From natural hot springs (onsen) to public bath houses (sento), bathing in piping hot water (yu) is firmly embedded in Japanese culture and daily life. So why do Japanese people love taking baths? The beautiful bath houses are an art unto themselves, and have historically provided an inviting space for communities around the country. Plus, […]
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, […]
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 […]
