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

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 MillionIn Grants

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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.

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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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Upcoming Conference

25th Anniversary USJLP Conference

The US-Japan Leadership Program's 25th Anniversary Conference will be held over July 27 - August 3, 2024 in Seattle, WA. Class of 2024 Delegates (current participants) spend the week engaged in stimulating discussions and experiences and are 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
Learn more about USJLP Conferences at USJLP.org

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.

Kohei Itoh, Keio University President, Named USJF Vice Chair

Kohei Itoh, president of Keio University, will join the United States-Japan Foundation Board of Trustees as Vice Chair.

September 10, 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

Social entrepreneur Lin Kobayashi to Join USJF Board

Renowned Japanese social entrepreneur Lin Kobayashi will join the United States-Japan Foundation Board of Trustees in January.

September 11, 2024

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