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Deadline Extended for U.S.-Japan Global Impact Grant in Partnership with Sister Cities International
The application deadline for the U.S.-Japan Global Impact Grant, launched in partnership between the United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) and Sister Cities International (SCI), has been extended to January 31, 2026. The original deadline had been ...
December 23, 2025
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Philanthropy and Social Impact Leader Roger H. Nozaki Joins USJF as Senior Advisor
Long-time philanthropy leader Roger Nozaki has joined the United States-Japan Foundation as a senior advisor to support USJF leadership and staff on initiatives, including their work to advance the social sector in Japan. "We are thrilled to be able ...
January 23, 2026
USJF Launches New Forum Series Featuring Expert Perspectives on Critical Bilateral Issues
The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) today launched USJF Forum, a new digital series that convenes expert voices from the USJF Community to examine pressing issues shaping the bilateral relationship and the broader Indo-Pacific region. The ...
January 21, 2026
Diet Member, NPOs, and Experts Gather for Discussion on Giving in Japan
The United States-Japan Foundation and PoliPoli, Inc. recently co-hosted a discussion with Kazuhiko Shigetoku on structural challenges surrounding charitable giving in Japan, in cooperation with the Japan Association of New Public. At the event, ...
January 6, 2026
USJF Vice President Watanabe to Retire
Tomoyuki Watatanbe, the United States Japan Foundation's Vice and Managing Director (Grants and Japan) has announced his plans to retire from USJF effective December 31, 2025. Watanabe joined USJF in 2012, first serving as Japan Representative ...
December 25, 2025
USJF Celebrates New U.S. HQ Opening in Washington, D.C.
The United States-Japan Foundation celebrated the opening of its new Washington, D.C. headquarters the evening of Thursday, December 4. Shigeo Yamada, Japan's Ambassador to the U.S., gave remarks at the reception, which drew more than 100 ...
December 24, 2025
Deadline Extended for U.S.-Japan Global Impact Grant in Partnership with Sister Cities International
The application deadline for the U.S.-Japan Global Impact Grant, launched in partnership between the United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) and Sister Cities International (SCI), has been extended to January 31, 2026. The original deadline had been ...
December 23, 2025
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