Championing the changemakers
We've awarded more than $100 million in grants to advocates, artists, scholars and students, to bolster and project U.S.-Japan ties, making a meaningful difference in each country.
$100 Million
Connecting next-generation leaders
A vibrant, 500+ person network of rising stars in everything from politics and academia to sports and entertainment, The US-Japan Leadership Program creates a lifelong support system for American and Japanese members to inspire and challenge each other throughout every stage of their careers.
500+ Person
an independent, endowed, charitable organization working to strengthen bilateral ties and confront shared challenges.
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USJLP Class of 2025-2026 Applications
The United States-Japan Foundation is now accepting applications through Monday, January 6, 2025 for prospective candidates to become USJLP Delegates to the 2025 Japan and 2026 U.S. conferences. Eligible candidates for USJLP must hold U.S. or Japan citizenship, be between the ages of 28 and 42 as of the first day of the 2025 conference (July 27, 2025), and have demonstrated leadership in their respective fields. Full details and instructions for candidates are available here. USJF welcomes nominations for USJLP and invites prospective supporters to learn more about the nomination and referral processes here.
25th Anniversary USJLP Conference
The US-Japan Leadership Program's 25th Anniversary Conference was held over July 27 - August 3, 2024 in Seattle, WA. Class of 2024 Delegates (current participants) spent the week engaged in stimulating discussions and experiences and were joined by returning Fellows (alumni) for an inter-class reunion at the close of the week to further cement the unique and enduring relationships that underpin the USJLP network.
Latest Updates
Five USJLP Fellows Re-Elected to Japan's Parliament
October 31, 2024
Job Opening: Program Manager
October 12, 2024
USJF announces new dissertation award
September 19, 2024
