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    Through support of artists and the arts, JUSFC helps to promote cultural understanding and deepens the ties between the people of Japan and the United States.  2011 U.S.-Japan. Creative Artist Mary Lucier created a video installation about the lives of Buddhist … » READ MORE

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    Educational and cultural exchange between the people of Japan and the United States is the foundation of a strong and healthy US-Japan relationship.  JUSFC encourages collaboration and partnerships between individuals and organizations who share a common interest in supporting the … » READ MORE

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    JUSFC supports academic institutions and organizations dedicated to supporting Japanese language and cultural studies and scholarship about Japan in the US, and the US in Japan. Well-informed citizens with first-hand experiences working in US and Japanese culture strengthen the US-Japan … » READ MORE

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    An ever-changing international community faces new challenges and needs a diversity of global leaders in Japan and the United States to address them. JUSFC invests in institutions and programs that engage the next generation in the US-Japan dialogue.… » READ MORE

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News / Blog

Monday, September 17, 2012

The Commission Mourns the Sudden Passing of Japanese Diplomat Mr. Shinichi Nishimiya

The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission sends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Japanese Diplomat Mr. Shinichi Nishimiya.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/16/shinichi-nishimiya-dead-japan-china_n_1887565.html… » READ MORE

Friday, August 24, 2012

Interview With U.S./Japan Creative Artist Michelle Nagai

2011 Composer and U.S./Japan Creative Artist Michelle Nagai Comments on the Creative Artists Fellowship.

1. How did you learn about the U.S./ Japan Creative Artists Program?

I learned about this program several years ago, while searching around on the internet.  At the time, … » READ MORE

Monday, July 16, 2012

JUSFC Celebrates Executive Director’s One Year Anniversary

One year ago, Executive Director Ms. Paige Cottingham-Streater assumed leadership of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, setting the course for deepening the impact of the Commission’s investments in people and partnerships.  In her new role, Ms. Cottingham-Streater met past and potential … » READ MORE

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