Visit to Japan of Japanese American Leadership Delegation

March 10, 2006

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on a joint program with the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, will invite from March 11 (Sat) to 18 (Sat) 15 young Japanese American leaders who are actively working in such fields as economic circles, academia, public institutions and mass media in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Honolulu, Denver, Chicago, Houston, New York, Boston, Miami and Washington, D.C. Ms. Irene Hirano, Executive Director & President, Japanese American National Museum, will lead the delegation.
During their stay in Japan, after visiting Kyoto, the young leaders will take part in a symposium to be held on March 13 (Mon) at the Nagoya International Center and give a presentation on the theme of "From Arts to Business: Japanese Americans in the Professional Arena." After that, in Tokyo, they will be received by H.I.H. Princess Takamado and will exchange views with Members of the Diet, government, economic circles, institutions for global exchange and other organizations and also with Japanese Americans residing in Japan. On March 16 (Thu), they will have a symposium with Forum 21 (young leaders of economic circles) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This invitation is intended to promote the understanding of Japanese people about the historical experiences and present situation of Japanese Americans in the U.S., to enable the young Japanese American leaders to have direct contact with Japanese politics, economy, society, culture, etc., to promote their understanding of Japan through talks with knowledgeable Japanese people, and to give opportunities to form a network with Japan. This is the sixth invitation of its kind.
It is hoped that this program will strengthen the ties between the Japanese American community and Japan in the future, thus leading to further enhanced Japan-U.S. relations.

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