Activating the U.S.-Japan Partnership. Catalyzing Impact.

Grant-giving

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.

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Network-Building

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.

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The United States-Japan Foundation is
an independent, endowed, charitable organization working to strengthen bilateral ties and confront shared challenges.

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APPLY FOR USJLP MEMBERSHIP

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.

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LATEST USJLP CONFERENCE RECAP

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.

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Latest Updates

From our offices in the U.S. and Japan, we work to amplify the voices of thought leaders around the globe. Read about our latest grants, projects, events, and more.

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Five USJLP Fellows Re-Elected to Japan's Parliament

Five members of the United States-Japan Foundation's US-Japan Leadership Program network were re-elected to Japan's parliament in legislative elections held Sunday. Three come from the long-time ruling Liberal Democratic Party, while two are members ...

October 31, 2024

USJLP 2025-2026 Application Cycle Announced

Since 2000, the US-Japan Leadership Program (USJLP) has been devoted to creating lifelong friendship, continuous dialogue, and greater shared understanding through a next-gen network of both rising ...

October 1, 2024

USJF announces new dissertation award

The United States-Japan Foundation is creating a new annual competition recognizing the best social sciences doctoral dissertation on Japan produced in the U.S.

September 19, 2024

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