October 2021

The America – Japan Society, Inc.

To support the third “America Bowl” a quiz competition in English for Japanese high school teams to enhance their interest of the country and the relationship with Japan along with improving the language skill.
Tokyo, Japan ¥670,000

Brookings Institution Center for East Asia Policy Studies

The study addresses the question of whether Japan can be a guardian of a rules-based international order.
Washington DC $61,339

Kyoto University & University of CO, Boulder, Natural Hazard Center

The project will conduct a survey of 595 municipal and prefectural governments in the Nankai Region to assess whether plans for receipt of an advisory have been developed. Based on their survey results, they will develop model plans and guidance material for planning purposes that incorporate best practices.
Kyoto, Colorado ¥9,759,456

Knox English Network, NPO

To support a Global Talk! to foster global leaders who understand the U.S. values, ideas, and goals and further strengthen ties between Japan and the United States.
Tokyo, Japan ¥2,409,000

The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)

The project is to promote a greater understanding among the global policymaking, academic, and expert communities on key issues in the U.S.-Japan relationship including how the two states can work more closely together as partners worldwide.
Seattle, WA $19,360

Texas Tech University

To support the research to explore the motivational factors associated with current Japanese college student study abroad decisions from the perspective of study abroad professionals at Japanese universities.
Lubbock, TX $15,000

Japan-America Society of Washington DC

To support the annual “Japan Bowl” a competition for US high school teams.
Washington, DC $30,000

SKY Labo / OIST

The program is intended for female middle school students who reside in Okinawa to offer an opportunity to experience STEAM learning to enable the implementation of a STEAM and design thinking workshop to be held in Okinawa in the Summer/Fall of 2022.
Okinawa, Japan ¥5,962,000

Yokosuka Council Asia Pacific Studies

To support “Getting to Know Japan”- a webinar series that fills a significant gap in support for Americans stationed in Japan, as it is designed to assist Americans living in Japan as a part of the U.S. military presence to learn about and gain greater appreciation for their host nation’s culture and society.
Kanagawa, Japan $40,200

Globalize DC

To support Japanese language and Japan-related programs for students in Washington, DC public high schools. To reinstate and expand their programs to a new cohort of students, to improve program quality, and to continue to test new approaches to increase access to Japan-related programming for under-resourced students.
Washington, DC $55,800

The German Marshall Fund of the United States

To support the project proposing a blueprint for how the US and Japan can strengthen the governance of the global commons and shape a more effective rules-based international order through virtual workshops, publications, and a public webinar.
Washington, DC $66,853

Japan Society

To support the Japan Society of New York’s pre-college education programs to promote a deeper understanding of Japan and its relationship with the U.S., while also sparking curiosity and reflection about cultural identity and diversity.
NY, NY $50,000

Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress

USJF supports the project which is a continuing dialogue between U.S. and Japanese legislators to discuss strategic innovative technology cooperation and further strategic cooperation on shared national security concerns.
Washington, DC $60,000

The International School

USJF supports the project providing a full-immersion program in Japanese to preschool through fifth-grade students in Portland, Oregon. to educate American children in Japanese language and culture and to build connections and appreciation between the United States and Japan.
Portland, OR $75,000