April 2011
Education
Institute of International Education
To support a US Higher Education Fair in Japan. New York, NY. $5,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
To support the creation of new Japanese language instructional materials at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies. Stanford, CA. $10,000
The Association of Teachers of Japanese
To support an on-line professional development course for Japanese language teachers titled Using Technology in the Japanese Language Classroom. Boulder, CO. $4,000
Buddhist Film Foundation
To support the production and distribution of a new classroom edition DVD and study guide to accompany the feature documentary Shugendo Now in an effort to foster greater understanding between everyday Japanese and American citizens. Berkeley, CA. $9,000
Creative Connections
To support an arts-related cultural exchange project for pre-college students in the United States and Japan. Norwalk, CT. $10,000
Midori Foundation
To support Midori and Friends’ music education programs in underprivileged elementary schools in the New York City area. New York, NY. $25,000
Communication and Public Opinion
John Manjiro-Whitfield Commemorative Center for International Exchange
To strengthen and make sustainable its Japan-America Grassroots Summit program. Colorado Springs, CO. $25,000
Simmons College
To support the Japanese Women’s Leadership Initiative and Workshop Program. Boston, MA. $50,000
U.S.-Japan Council Earthquake Relief Fund
To directly support The U.S.-Japan Council’s efforts to raise funds for immediate relief and the long-term rebuilding in Japan as a result of the recent earthquake. Washington, DC. $150,000
Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media
To support a special series of reports on Japan for Marketplace that will increase public understanding of the relationship between America and Japan. St. Paul, MN. $20,000