U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation

The U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation awards scholarships to US undergraduate students to study for one semester or academic year in Japan.

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The U.S. Departments of State and Education issued a statement renewing the country's commitment to international engagement and leadership. The Bridging Foundation is proud to play an important role in preparing the next generation for the global stage. https://t.co/9nQEnGBlMm

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JFNY Literary Series Episode #4: Hiroko Oyamada x David Boyd. This session features Hiroko Oyamada and translator David Boyd, and is moderated by Kyoko Yoshida. Lucy North from the collective Strong Women, Soft Power and interpreter Bethan Jones also join the session.

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Earlier this week the Bridging Foundation gave a presentation at CULCON's 60th Anniversary Event sharing the story of how the panel helped to transform the field of U.S. student study abroad to Japan and in doing so built our Foundation. Congratulations to CULCON on 60 yrs!

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Please join Dr. Sheila A. Smith and U.S. CULCON on Tuesday, June 22, 1:30-2:30 pm ET to celebrate "Sixty Years of U.S.-Japan Relations: a CULCON Story".Registration is required. Please register here: https://t.co/7X6ixdLS24

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NichiBei Creative Artists Webinar Series #４ “United by Energy and Emotion”
Thurs. June 17 from 8:30-10 pm ET/Fri, June 18 from 9:30-11 am J
Registration is required in advance for this meeting: https://t.co/EpuSkjk3n9

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Next up in The Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies' "Getting to Know Japan Series" co-sponsored by The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership is a webinar on the history of Japan from 1945-the present. See link for details.

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Becoming a Life Coach. Hosted by USJETAA. May 24, 2021 at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET
Japan Time: May 25th, at 8 am. Register: https://t.co/FGr0UQ7DvU

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U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation Memorial Statement for Ronald J. Anderson. It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Mr. Ronald J. Anderson on May 3, 2021. To read the full statement: https://t.co/Zu1Rj8QG5p

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Enjoy Episode #3 of Japan Foundation New York and the Center for Global Partnership's Literary Series. This episode features author #KanakoNishi and her translator #AllisonMarkinPowell, moderated by writer #KyokoNakajima.

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@USJBF supports undergraduates in their study abroad and careers. As we develop future career mentoring programs, please take a moment to let us know what topics you would be interested in. This survey should only take a minute! #USJapanrelations #Carrers #Jobs #Internships

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Thanks to all who joined us earlier this week for Rev. Dr. Masaki Matsubara's fascinating talk on his own personal temple training experiences. In case you missed it, here is a recording of the event. #Zen #Buddhism #ContemporaryJapan

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A reminder about tomorrow's talk with Rev. Dr. Masaki Matsubara about monastic life in contemporary Japan based on his fascinating first-hand experiences.
Register: https://t.co/pj7tNIj1z8 #zen #Buddhism #japan

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In this episode, former Japan Foundation Fellows discuss what first drew them to study Japanese. What first sparked your interest in Japan? https://t.co/RZ9RerPODr

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Zen Monastic Life in Contemporary Japan / Tues., April 27 at 7 pm ET / https://t.co/pj7tNI1qay Bridging Foundation Executive Director Dr. Thomas J. Mason Jr. is joined by Butsumo-ji Temple Head Priest Dr. Masaki Matsubara for an inside look into monastic life in Japan.

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A reminder that tomorrow is the deadline for Bridging Scholarship applications from American students who plan to participate in study-abroad programs in Japan beginning Fall 2021. Information: https://t.co/Nn2EuPfBBn #studyabroad #japan #scholarships

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Former Japan Foundation Fellows discuss the importance of studying about Japan in all fields, levels, and disciplines, and what studying about Japan can teach us about the world. #JapaneseStudies #Globalperspectives

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Fri, Apr 16@8 pm ET, ceramic and kintsugi artist Tomomi Kamoshita will share with Zoom viewers a contemporary take on the traditional art of kintsugi pottery repair.
RSVP today: https://t.co/Qn8U8FCPZ0 #kintsugi #japaneseart #traditions

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Join us Friday, April 16, 2021@ 8 pm ET for an observational class on kintsugi -- the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with a mix of gold powder and Japanese lacquer to seal it back together. RSVP: https://t.co/Qn8U8FCPZ0 #kintsugi #japaneseart #traditions

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Thanks to the USJFC for your support and this write-up: https://t.co/J4SpOoXGBB
"Created to strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship through study abroad in Japan, USJBF has been working since 1998 to support more than 2,000 students with scholarships to study abroad in Japan..."

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Happy April! A reminder that the Bridging Scholarship applications deadline for study-abroad programs in Japan beginning Fall 2021 is just 16 days away! Information and a link to the online application form: https://t.co/Nn2EuPfBBn #studyabroad #japan #scholarships