Grant-giving
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
Network-Building
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
The United States-Japan Foundation is
an independent, endowed, charitable organization working to strengthen bilateral ties and confront shared challenges.
About Us
an independent, endowed, charitable organization working to strengthen bilateral ties and confront shared challenges.
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.
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
