The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission is a federal grant-making agency supporting U.S-Japan relations through public policy culture & educational exchange #JUSFC
I was honored to recognize Dr. Sheila Smith's outstanding leadership during her tenure as Chair of @USCULCONPanel and the #JUSFC. Her expertise and dedication have greatly strengthened our bilateral ties. Best wishes to her successor, Charles D. Lake II. -
Ambassador Yamada
@JapanEmbDC @USCULCONPanel Our gratitude to Amb. Yamada for gracing the occasion despite his very busy schedule. We look forward to our continued partnership with the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC.
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) will host a roundtable discussion at the 2024 Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference #AAS2024 in Seattle, WA.
We look forward to seeing you there! #JUSFCAtAAS
Save the date! On 12/6, one of our talented #USJapan Creative Artist Fellows, @_dakotagearhart, who spent 5 months researching techno-feminist #animism in Japan for her ongoing collaborative video series "Life Touching Life," will present her findings. https://t.co/EYTbKErTQY
From spooky skips to foreign ships, you’ll want to check out this beautiful open-access catalog of the Harry F. Bruning Collection of Japanese Rare Books and Manuscripts at Brigham Young University! #NCCShowcase 👹🌊 https://t.co/qixEanEo2q
Have you ever dreamed of living and working in Japan? Now’s your chance - apply for the 2024 Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program! Application deadline is Friday, November 17th. Visit https://t.co/QaiZ1J9fCT for more information. Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Kuri (くり- chestnuts) are an essential part of autumn in Japan. Some foods you can enjoy during this time of year & in winter are kuri gohan (chestnut rice), kuri kinton (mashed chestnut & sweet potato dessert), yakiguri (roasted), & kurimushi yokan (red bean jelly w/ kuri). 🌰
📢Official e-zine just updated!
From #WorldHeritage Sites to ancient pilgrimage routes, Japan is brimming with beautiful landscapes vibrantly dyed in red, yellow, and orange every autumn. Visit Japan to feel the warm glow of these colors.
Find out more👇
https://t.co/8ErcXsVIsd
JUSFC #grantee Robert Hutchison participated in an Artist Talk with @I_House_Japan. He discusses ‘Memory Landscapes,’ his conceptual project that explored the power of collective memory in designing for futures resulting from #naturaldisaster. #USJapan https://t.co/krWtA6BvhG
The award-winning design studio MODU is hosting an event on 10/16 to launch their new "field guide" book, with Phu Hoang & Rachely Rotem in conversation with Enrique Walker.
Join in celebrating at @Rizzoli_Bkstore in NYC.
RSVP: https://t.co/QtCKgSuRsW #sustainablearchitecture
Congratulations to @USCULCONPanel (#CULCON) on their 30th biannual meeting! The Japan 🇯🇵and U.S. 🇺🇸Panels both emphasized people-to-people exchange as a key pillar of Japan-US relations & will continue making policy recommendations to advance the bilateral relationship.
The College Women's Association of Japan is hosting a stunning exhibition of 210 prints by 206 #artists for sale, encompassing a wide range of techniques & themes.
The online gallery is open for early preview & online sales will open 10/24.
Learn more: https://t.co/TQ6TEqB0ep
Faculty, librarians, and other information specialists and instructors in East Asian Studies who feel they could benefit from an introductory course to digital humanities will want to consider applying! ⬇️
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Here's to the successful launch celebration of Asia Society Seattle! 📷
200+ guests from the business & local community, plus @AsiaSociety leadership gathered at @iheartSAM on 9/12 to commemorate the launch of a 16th Center & 1st Center in the PNW!
JUSFC #grantee@USJBF's new fall 2023 cohort of Bridging Scholars has been announced!
54 #undergrads will join the program, which provides students w/ academic awards to help with studying abroad at a #Japaneseuniversity.
Meet the newest cohort here: https://t.co/26jme2iAUC
JUSFC is authorized up to 5% of the principal in its trust funds & any amount of its gift funds without Congressional appropriation. In the event of an appropriations hiatus, JUSFC will be able to maintain activities through any gov't shutdown.
Read more: https://t.co/Q8cUg7YVMb