ANNUAL REPORTFiscal Year 2022-23( July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 )Table of Contents
Commission Members

2

Messages from the Commission Chairs
Message from the Executive Director

3

Funding Sources

4

Grant & Graphic Data

Grantee Introduction

6

5

Activity Highlights

18

19

Financial Reports

Commission Members
The Honorable MORI Takeo

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

Vice-Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)For FY2022-23 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)

The Honorable Rahm EMANUEL

Ambassador
Embassy of the United States of America(Alphabetical Order)

AMERICAN MEMBERS

JAPANESE MEMBERSAKATSU Haruko

Vice President / Professor of Medicine
School of Medicine
International University of Health and Welfare
Member since Jan 2020

EGAWA Masako

Shannon DORSEY

Culture and Sports Attaché
Public Affairs Section
Embassy of the United States of America
Member since Aug 2021

Lauren HA

Chancellor
Seikei Gakuen

Associate Vice President
Office for Technology Development and Innovation
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Member since Jan 2021

Member since May 2023

NAITO Akio

Hans KLEMM

President
Seiko Watch Corporation

Japan Representative
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

Member since Jan 2023

Member since Apr 2020

OKAMURA Naoko

Assistant Minister / Director-General for International Aﬀairs
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Member since Apr 2022

OKANO Yukiko

Member since Aug 2021

Deputy Press Secretary /Deputy Director-General for Press and Public Diplomacy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
Member since Jun 2021

Philip ROSKAMP

Minister-Counselor for Public Aﬀairs
Embassy of the United States of America

David SEMAYA

Executive Chairman and Representative Director
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Member since May 2023

Member changes during FY2022 (Alphabetical Order)

TAKAHASHI Yuko
President
Tsuda University

served from Jan 2018 to Dec 2022

Caroline F. BENTON

Vice President and Executive Director
University of Tsukuba
served from May 2018 to Apr 2023

Jenifer ROGERS

General Counsel Asia
Asurion Japan Holdings G.K

served from May 2018 to Apr 2023

Commission
Chairmanship alternates between the Japanese and U.S. governments each calendar year.
Jul 2022 to Dec 2022: OKAMURA Naoko
Jan 2023 to Jun 2023: Philip ROSKAMPFULBRIGHT JAPAN | 2 | ANNUAL REPORTMessages from the Commission Chairs and the Executive Director
WATANABE Masami

Philip ROSKAMP

Assistant Minister / Director-General forInternational Aﬀairs
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (MEXT)

It is my great pleasure to serve as co-chair of the Japan-UnitedStates Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan), succeeding
my predecessor, Ms. Okamura.
Since 1952, the Fulbright Japan Program has generated
almost 10,000 alums, and Fulbright students and scholars
have deepened mutual understanding and shared common
values between Japan and the United States.
During the COVID-19 era, we recognized that people-topeople exchange faced a difficult phase, but in FY2022-23,
I am pleased that travel restrictions have been lifted andstudent exchanges between our two countries are returning
to pre-pandemic levels.
We are not only recovering from the impact of the pandemic,
but we are also currently discussing our future strategies toexpand its support in the area of STEM in order to meet theneeds of the new era. I am confident that the Fulbright Grant
will be more attractive in the next fiscal year.
Last but not least, I would like to express my heartfelt
appreciation for the great support of donors, Fulbright alums,
the Secretariat, and all other Fulbright communities. MEXT
is committed to keep providing its support towards theFulbright Program so that it will create a brighter future forboth countries and the rest of the world as well.
＊Due to a standard position rotation during the preparation ofthis report, Mr. Watanabe provided the message in place of Ms.
Okamura, who served as the chair during this report's time period.

＊ Ms. Okamura was Chair from Jul 2022 to Dec 2022.
Mr. Roskamp was Chair starting from Jan 2023.

Jeffrey J. KIM

Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs
Embassy of the United States of America,
Tokyo, Japan

It has been a banner year for U.S.-Japan education cooperationand for the Japan-U.S. Educational Commission (JUSEC)! On
the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima this past May, U.S.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and then-MEXT Minister
Nagaoka Keiko signed a Memorandum of Cooperation tolaunch an annual high-level education dialogue between the
United States and Japan, the first dedicated education exchange
dialogue between our two governments. I am pleased to reportthat the first high-level dialogue took place in Washington D.C.
in late October 2023 and was a resounding success. In the year
ahead, we will develop specific efforts to improve student,
faculty, and researcher mobility, as well as expand partnerships
between our higher education institutions. I look forward toworking closely with our Government of Japan colleagues,
especially new Fulbright Commission Co-Chair Watanabe
Masami. Together, we will chart a pathway forward on educationcooperation, especially in ways that support our broader
economic security priorities.
One such area is science and technology. For the first time since1969, the FY2025 regular Fulbright grant competition will be open
to Japanese applicants in the STEM fields. By re-opening Fulbright
grants to scholars in the sciences, our two countries are making
a down payment on a generation of American and Japanesescientists and researchers who possess not only the expertiseto lead the next science and technology revolutions, but who
also share the principles and values that underpin the U.S.-Japan
partnership and our shared approach to the Indo-Pacific region.
These new scholars will join the nearly 10,000 American andJapanese Fulbrighters who have made—and continue tomake—meaningful contributions to our countries and to theworld through their leadership in fields ranging from education
to economics, public health to public policy, to law and business.
As a former exchange student to Japan, it is an honor for me toexpand opportunities for others to study overseas in partnershipwith incoming Commission Chair Watanabe and our fellow
Commissioners, Executive Director Jeffrey Kim and the JUSEC
Secretariat team, and the Fulbright Alumni Association of Japan.

Executive Director
Japan-U.S. Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan)

Every day the Fulbright Japan team cherishes the privilege of
supporting the best and brightest minds from both Japan andthe United States. We are happy to report on our Seventy-first
Program Year (FY2022-23) as a transition year to post-pandemic
operations, restoring normal Fulbrighter activities in Japan.
At JUSEC we are absolutely committed to ensuring world-classquality in our grant programs. The impact and influence of FulbrightJapan grantees is second to none, versus any comparable program
spanning Japan-U.S. ties. We proudly sponsor and celebrate thedevelopment of their extraordinary qualities to be leaders inpublic and private sectors, reaching the highest levels of academia,

business, government, media, and non-profit organizations.
The future is brighter than ever for bilateral relations due to theleadership and societal contributions of our Fulbrighters, pastand present. Alumni making a difference is our ultimate goal, andwe are revitalizing outreach to alumni in terms of networking,collaboration, and community building. We also deeply value thecrucial alumni role in recruiting, inspiring, and mentoring the next
generations of Fulbright Japan grantees.
As I have mentioned to our newest grantees, their grant durations
are measured in months and years, but they are all Fulbrightersfor life!

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 3 | ANNUAL REPORTFunding Sources
Primary Contributors

The Fulbright Program in Japan is governed by a bi-national Commission and primarily funded by the governments of Japan and theUnited States.

Additional Non-Government Funding

1 Funds received through the Fulbright Alumni Foundation:

During FY2022-23, Fulbright Japan received monetary contributions from individuals and privatecompanies in the amount of ¥4,358,000 through the Fulbright Alumni Foundation which enabled
Fulbright Japan to provide 4 Fulbright extension grants for Americans.

2 In Kind Contribution:

In FY2022-23, All Nippon Airways

Co., Ltd. (ANA) donated 9 airline tickets and Delta Air Lines,
Inc. (Delta) donated 20 airline tickets to Fulbright Japan.

Hyphenated (Kanmuri) Grants for FY2022-23

Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant
With a generous donation of ¥90,000,000 from Mr. Mikitani Hiroshi (Mickey), Chairman and CEO of Rakuten, Inc., the Fulbright-

Mikitani Memorial Grant was established in 2021. Starting from FY2021 for 3 years, this grant will support selected Japanese
grantees for their graduate study in the U.S.

Fulbright-Miwa Grant
With a generous donation from Mr. Miwa Toyoaki (Tony), CEO of Abitus inc., the Fulbright-Miwa Grant was established in 2021.

Starting from FY2021 for 3 years, selected Japanese grantees will be supported with his donation of ¥5,000,000 per year for theirgraduate study in the U.S.

Fulbright Glen S. Fukushima FundWith a generous donation of $1,000,000 from Mr. Glen Fukushima, who is an alum of the U.S.-Japan Fulbright Program (1982
Graduate Research Fellow to the University of Tokyo ), the Fulbright Glen S. Fukushima Fund was established in December of 2022.
Starting from FY2023, this grant will support one Japanese grantee and one American Graduate Research Fellow for their graduate
study in the U.S. and Japan, respectively.

Webinar "A Conversation with Fulbright Alum Glen S. Fukushima", held by the U.S. Embassy on March 28, 2022.

Fulbright Japan greatly appreciates the generous contributions from all contributors.
FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 4 | ANNUAL REPORTFY2022-23 Grant & Graphic Data
American Grantees

Lecturing Program, Lecturing/Research Program, Research Program (Academics), Journalist Program,
Graduate Research Fellow Program (Academics), Graduate Research Fellow Program (Professionals),
Fulbright Fellow Program, Fulbright Specialist Program, and Fulbright Global Scholar Award* Some grantees are aﬃliated with one or more Japanese institutions.
Hokkaido-Hokkaido U-Otaru U of Commerce

Akita-Akita Int'l U

Ibaraki-U of Tsukuba

Tokyo-Hosei U*-Keio U-Kyoritsu Women's U*-Meiji Gakuin U-Tama Art U-Temple U-Tokyo U of Foreign Studies*-Tokyo U of the Arts
-Tsuda U*-U of Tokyo*-Waseda U

Kanagawa

Kyoto-Senzoku Gakuen Coll of Music-Tokai U*-Yokohama Nat'l U*-Bukkyo U-Kyoto U

Hokkaido

Okayama

Saitama-Okayama U-Tokyo Int'l U*

Hiroshima

Shizuoka-Hiroshima U-Nihon U*

Fukuoka

Aichi

Akita

-Kyushu U-U of Human Environments

38 American Grantees
Leturing Program

Saitama

6

Lecturing/Research Program

Kyoto

3

Research Program (Academics)

Hiroshima

5

Journalist Program 1

Okayama

Aichi

Kanagawa

IbarakiTokyo

Shizuoka

Fukuoka

Graduate Research Fellow Program (Academics)

12

Graduate Research Fellow Program (Professionals) 1
Fulbright Fellow Program

6

Fulbright Specialist Program2

Fulbright Global Scholar Award

2
0

5

10

15

Japanese Grantees

Research Program, Journalist Program, Doctoral Dissertation Research Program, Graduate Study Program,
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program, and Fulbright Scholar in Residence (S-I-R) Program
Alabama

Hawaii

Minnesota

AlaskaIllinois

New York- U of Alabama, Tuscaloosa-U of Hawaii, Manoa-U of Alaska Southeast-U of Minnesota, Twin Cities-U of Chicago

California-California Inst of Technology-California State U, Fullerton-Middlebury Inst. of Int'l Studies
at Monterey-Stanford U-U of California, Berkeley-U of Southern California-Indiana U, Bloomington

Washington DC-Georgetown U

Wyoming

Texas-Casper Coll
-Northwest Coll

-U of Texas, Austin-Duke U-Johns Hopkins U-U of Washington-Vanderbilt U

North Carolina

MarylandWashington-U of Pennsylvania-Lincoln U

Tennessee-Columbia U-SUNY Buﬀalo-New York U

IndianaPennsylvania

Virginia-George Mason U

Massachusetts-Harvard U

Michigan

Georgia-U of Michigan-Spelman Coll

Washington
Minnesota

39 Japanese Grantees
Research Program

Wyoming

Illinois

Tennessee

3

Alabama

Doctoral Dissertation Research Program 1
Graduate Study Program

Texas

24

Fulbright Foreign Language
Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

4

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R)
1
Program0

Pennsylvania

Alaska
5

10

15

20

Massachusetts
New York

MarylandWashington DC
Indiana Virginia

California

6

Journalist Program

Michigan

25

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 5 | ANNUAL REPORT

HawaiiNorth Carolina
Georgia

Introduction of the FY2022-23 American Grantees
Home institution and research topic are at the time of
application.
Messages are the grantee's interest, what they would liketo do besides their research or what they enjoyed during
their grant period.
Lecturing Program

JONES Kimberly

Washtenaw Community Coll
Kyushu U
Law
The U.S. law in review: An analytical
approach to teaching comparative law

SCOTT Christina L.
Whittier Coll

U of Tokyo
Kyoritsu Women's U
American Studies
Sex, gender, and the American media:
Teaching American studies courses in JapanSELLERS Abbylin H.
Azusa Pacific U

Yokohama Nat'l U
Hosei U
Political Science
Teaching American government andpolitical thought

SRADER DoyleBushnell U

Tsuda UTokyo U of Foreign Studies
Tokyo International U
Communication
A sser tiveness in interp er sonalcommunication

STONES Emily D.
Regis U

Nihon U
Tokai U
Communication
American perspectives of communicationand conflict

TRAUTMAN Karl G.

Central Maine Community Coll
Otaru U of Commerce
Political Science
Populism, media and elections in the U.S.
and U.S. foreign policy toward Japan and
China

LAST, First name
Home Institution

Message from the Grantee:

Host Institution
Academic Discipline
Research Topic

I loved the mountainous beauty of Fukuoka and the sprawling
campus of Kyushu. My students were such a joy; they seemed tolove learning about the law in America. Traveling around Fukuoka
and eating all the wonderfully delicious food was so much fun!

Our family adored the oppor tunit y to become “culturalambassadors” in Tokyo! While I lectured at the university, mytwin daughters attended the local elementary school, where
they made new friends and learned to appreciate Japaneseculture. We returned home with a lifetime worth of memories andtremendous gratitude for the Fulbright Program and the people ofJapan!
Being in Japan during the autumn season was a highlight of mytime there. The fall colors around the country painted a beautiful
mosaic and it was simply breathtaking, particularly at Kasuga
Taisha in Nara and Okochisanso Garden in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The
rich history of the places I visited with the fall foliage backdrop
made for a truly memorable experience.

I enjoyed attending Double O Cross church in Kichijoji andvolunteering with the audiovisual team. In February, I took an
unforgettable eighteen-day excursion by Shinkansen to Kanazawa,
Kyoto, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, and Osaka. And starting in July, when
Nagomi Visits resumed, I met five different hosts, learned to makeJapanese dishes, and had friendly, fun conversations that stretchedon for hours.
My five months in Mishima felt incredibly rewarding, both
personally and professionally. My favorite memories are dining
with colleagues, making Ume syrup at a friend’s house, in-classconversations with students, commuting on the train to work,
eating at conveyor belt sushi restaurants with my children,
reaching the top of Mt. Fuji with my husband, and riding mybicycle everywhere.
I appreciated the hospitality of the Otaru University of Commerce,
my host institution in Hokkaido. I loved experiencing Japaneseculture and food and traveling throughout the country. Amongthe different parts of the country I traveled to were Iwate,
Fukushima and Okinawa Prefectures, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Tokyoand Kyoto. I will never forget the kindness that was offered to me.

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Lecturing/Research Program

KUPFERMAN Scott I.

U of Colorado - Colorado Springs
U of Tokyo
Special Education
Co-designing an accessible future forpeople with disabilities in JapanPENG Jacob C.
Robert Morris U

Meiji Gakuin U
Accounting
Market transparency through disclosures:
International collaboration on risk mgmt.
and cybersecurity

REGAN Martin P.
Texas A&M U

Senzoku Gakuen Coll of MusicMusic
Soundscapes of Japan: From past topresent

Research Program - Academics

CLAUS Catherine A.
American U

Waseda U
Cultural Anthropology
Conscious kitchens: Seafoods, sustainability,
and cooking practice in JapanDOUGLASS Amy B.
Bates Coll

U of Human Environments
Psychology
Japanese and American eyewitnesses:
Does cultural background influence
memory distortion?

HOWE Gregg A.
Michigan State U

U of Tsukuba
Biology
Uncoupling of growth-defense tradeoffs
in tomato

KERN Adam L.

U of Wisconsin-Madison
U of Tokyo
Literature
Research on an anthology of early modern
Japanese graphic narratives (Kusazôshi)The opportunity to be a Fulbright Scholar at the University ofTokyo was a true honor. Teaching students in Japan made me abetter teacher; conducting research in Japan made me a better
researcher. My family and I went on amazing adventures, fromskiing in the Japanese Alps to cheering on our favorite sumo
wrestlers at the Grand Tournament. And most importantly, thefriendships we made will truly last a lifetime.
It was such a pleasant experience living and working in Japan.
I taught accounting classes and developed research projects with
my Japanese colleagues on ESG reporting. What my family andI enjoyed the most were so many spontaneous and unplannedadventures when we went from point A to point B in Japanbecause there were so many things to see and do - we enjoyedthe cherry blossom, hanabi , and countless matsuri !
While conducting research on traditional Japanese performing arts thispast year I strengthened relationships with long-time collaborators andcultivated countless new ones, which led to opportunities to present mycreative research at Tokyo College of Music, Osaka U., and Hokkaido U. of
Education, Kushiro, among other institutions. It was an honor and privilege
to work with music students at Senzoku Gakuen as they prepared for theirbi-annual concerts. Highlights of my year included attending the 1500year old “sacred water-drawing” festival at Tōdai-ji temple in Nara, witnessing the mating dance and cries of the red-crowned cranes in the Kushiro
Marshlands, and a week-long residency at the U of Sydney under the auspices of the East Asian Pacific Regional Travel Program. I remain committed
to act as a bridge and cultural ambassador and work to connect the world
through a variety of musical projects and outreach activities.

Aside from relishing the opportunity to do long-term fieldwork in
Tokyo on my research topic, I enjoyed getting to know scholars inand around Tokyo who work on similar themes. I managed to also
take a Japanese woodworking class and have now connected withother Japanese woodworkers and tool makers back home. My son’s
Japanese preschool experience was also unforgettable, and we arestill speaking Japanese after returning.
One highlight for me was meeting young, creative researchersinterested in psychology and law in both Nagoya and Tokyo.
I am eager to strengthen those collaborations in the years ahead.
Other highlights were traveling throughout the beautiful country,
getting to know Japanese locals in my host city of Nagoya, andlearning about the Japanese language.
In addition to the collaboration with my host institution, ahighlight of my Fulbright experience was traveling throughout
Japan to visit other scientific institutions and meeting newcolleagues. I particularly enjoyed my interactions with students
and learning about their exciting work in the area of plant biology.
I have many wonderful memories of the kindness of the Japanese,and their fascinating history and culture.
Apart from seeing old friends, colleagues, and family (both mypartner’s and my own homestay family from when I first went toJapan in high school), I enjoyed getting out and about during thewaning days of the Covid pandemic, visiting museums, archives,
universities and locations germane to my research all over Japan,
as well as in Tokyo, for the first time in several years.

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 7 | ANNUAL REPORTResearch Program - Academics

ZAHLTEN Alexander N.
Harvard U

Kyoto U
Film & Photo
Amateur film history in Japan and thefuture of media

Journalist Program

COLEMAN Joseph M.
Indiana U, Bloomington

Temple U
Journalism
Opening the doors: Tokyo as an emerging
multicultural metropolis

Graduate Research Fellow Program - Academics

CHIMENTI Patrick
Harvard U

Keio U
Area Studies
Locating the periphery: Media ecologies
of development in postwar JapanDAVIS Victoria P.

U of California, Los Angeles
Waseda U
Literature
Michiyuki and place-making practices
in premodern Japanese literature andperformance

GEISMANN ALENE Anne C.
Claremont Grad. U

Tama Art U
Art History
The role of art festivals in supporting the
livelihood of Japan’s local communities

HARRIS Sabra

U of California, Santa Barbara
Hokkaido U
Cultural Anthropology
Emergent indigeneities within publicfacing Ainu performance

HENARES Joseph A.
Princeton U

Kyoto U
Area Studies
The Kyoto school in “Iwanami culture”: A
transwar intellectual history

The Fulbright Program allowed me to deepen scholarly networks
in Japan, especially in the Kansai area. It was amazing to be able
to meet so many brilliant scholars and to collaborate on a variety
of workshops, conferences and symposia with them over thecourse of a year. And of course Kyoto is full of fabulous used bookstores- something quickly becoming a rarity in other parts of theworld!
We took advantage of live music venues and caught up on Japanesesports: we went to two Yakult Swallows games, including the one
in which Munetaka Murakami set a home-run record in 2022, in
addition to two professional soccer games, one of them at the newJapan National Stadium. I ran two road races, the Chiba Aqualine
Half-Marathon in 2022 and the Oshu Kirameki Marathon in 2023,
and I passed a Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
Getting involved in the independent film scenes in Tokyo and Osaka
was a definite highlight of my time in Japan. Speaking with young
directors, seeing films in these cities’ independent theaters, andgetting to explore the vibrant culture of communal screenings andfilm festivals again after the pandemic are experiences I will not soon
forget.

Engaging theatrical texts at Waseda and Ochanomizu Universities
has improved my understanding of how to research with earlymodern materials and introduced me to new ways of reading andviewing. I have been fortunate not only to attend workshops andconferences with scholars and performers in Tokyo and Osaka, butalso to enjoy a bit of boxing on the side!

The opportunity to research art festivals (geijutsusai ) on-site has
been an immensely rewarding experience. I have seen incredible
contemporary art works, met so many interesting people, and havemade many wonderful research discoveries. Outside of my study
and research, my husband and I have been exploring Japan, andespecially enjoyed the Gion Festival in Kyoto and learning about Fuji
Shinkō, the pilgrim faith and tradition of climbing Mt. Fuji
This grant allowed me to connect with so many diverse people.
I traveled to numerous places in Hokkaido as well as in Tokyo andOsaka - over thirty museums, numerous live shows, art exhibitions,and educational events - in order to understand how Ainu history
and experiences are expressed and performed in different spaces.
I deeply value all the relationships I made during my year there.

Living in Kyoto has allowed me not only to access materials for
my dissertation, but also to develop professional and personalconnections in Japan. Outside of my research, I have been
spending time talking with older members of the local community
where I live. It has been fascinating to hear their stories about how
Kyoto has changed over the years!

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Graduate Research Fellow Program - Academics

LETHEN Hana
Columbia U

Hosei U
Area Studies
Representations of gendered madness inmedieval and early modern Noh theater

LINKOUS Joshua A.
Harvard U

Kyoto UJapanese History
Development-induced scarcity and rice
agriculture in northern Japan, 1700-1940

PRICE Deborah A.

U of California, Los Angeles
Waseda U
Literature
The space of letters: Correspondence andnarrative in Kagero Nikki

SACK William
Harvard U

Kyoto UHistory
Out of place: 4-H in Japan

STONE-RICHARDS Felicity M.
U of California, Santa Barbara

Waseda U
Political Science
The search for acknowledgment: Antiracist and pro-immigration praxis in Japan

STOTT Anthony C.
U of Chicago

Waseda U
Area Studies
Formations of critique: Locating a decisive
moment in post-1970 Japanese art andcriticismWOOLSEY Jeremy
Harvard UTokyo U of the Arts
Area Studies
After the new left: Mass media critique in
1970s Japan

During my year in Japan, I was able to see many performances
and take noh dance and chanting lessons, which were invaluable
experiences for my research on noh. I also gathered importantprint materials for my dissertation and cultivated relationships
within the scholarly community in Japan through participating inseminars and presenting at conferences.

My archives took me away into the fields and mountains of
Tohoku. There, I was able to experience the wide variety of culturesin the region and gain insight into the daily lives of residents who
were often eager to share their stories. Exploring the beautiful
nature, hidden onsen , and regional cuisine were highlights of mytime during Fulbright.

I enjoyed attending seminars at Waseda University and traveling tohistoric sites and museums in Tokyo, Kamakura, and Kyoto. A realhighlight was visiting the memorial that marks where Michitsuna's
Mother, author of Kagerō nikki, lived over a thousand years ago in the
Heian capital.

The highlights of my time in Japan were many, (including wonderfulsupport from more senior colleagues and ample luck in thearchives), but one special memory was the extraordinary hospitalityof Japan Agriculture (JA) in Eastern Kagoshima. More generally,much of Japan is a long-distance runner’s paradise, and I was happy
to share this hobby with an advisor and new friends.

I’ve visited every region in Japan except for Hokkaido, and I would
like to visit Sapporo during the winter. I want to see the winterfestival and go to onsen in surrounded by the snow.

While in Japan, I uncovered and sifted through a number Japanese-language periodicals that served as key sites for theory andcriticism in 1980s and 1990s Japan. I also scouted out architecturalsites that are intimately intertwined with thought in this period.
What’s more, I was able to meet and converse with movers andshakers in the history of Japanese criticism to orally supplement
the print media history. Throughout all of this, I was able to takelessons in noh dance and chanting as a means of cultural exchange.

I had a wonderful experience conducting research in Japan.
Aside from spending time reading magazines in various archives,
I greatly enjoyed participating in reading groups with fellow
academics and taking time off to bike along the river near myhouse. I also learned how to cook okonomiyaki and other Japanesedishes!

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Graduate Research Fellow Program- Professionals

MOCKETT Marie M.
Bennington Coll

Waseda U
Creative Writing
Nature in Japan before the word "Nature"

Fulbright Fellow Program

CARY Savannah
Wellesley Coll

U of Tokyo
Astronomy
Using computational astrophysics tostudy large scale structures

DAN Kylie Y.

Massachusetts Inst. of Technology
Hiroshima U
Astronomy
A snapshot of galaxy evolution: NGC 1275,
a Seyfert galaxy

GROCHOWSKI Rachael A.
Hope College

Waseda U
Literature
Warming up: Tsundere, intimacy, and genderroles in Japan’s young adult literature

MONTECINO Natalie R.

Colorado State U-Fort Collins
Okayama U
Area Studies
The Power of tradition: community,
identity, and innovation in rural JapanSHENG David J.
Cornell U

Waseda U
History
Odysseys and pilgrimages: Modern
Japanese travelers of China

WAN Emily Y.
Stanford U

Waseda U
Japanese Literature
A link to the past: Renga in the modern
world

I explored the meaning of the word “nature” in Japan prior to
the introduction of the term “shizen.” This led me to read about
honzogaku , to explore art collections influenced by honzogaku ,to visit sites famous for natural wonders, to read literary theory
examining the role of nature in pre and “post” modern Japan andto engage in activities like the tea ceremony and bird watching.

Both inside and outside of my research, I made many formative
relationships that continue to stick with me after my time in Japan.
From collaborating on exciting new science, to playing ultimate
frisbee with the Tokyo community, to spending hours in a coffee
shop with new close friends, I have made memories with others that
I will always cherish.

Being half-Japanese, I enjoyed interacting with my Japanese family
for the first time in many years. One of the fondest memories I haveis of hiking to the top of Fushimi Inari Shrine with my cousin. I also
loved traveling and befriending random strangers during my trips.
My favorite trip was to Kinosaki Onsen, where I walked next to theriver cutting through this onsen town in my yukata and visited several
public baths.
One of my favorite experiences while living in Japan wasparticipating in the Waseda University Women’s Chorus. I discovereda variety of Japanese choral repertoire, performed in venues likethe Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall, and even joined a choral retreat in
Chiba. Singing with the talented women at Waseda is something I’ll
never forget!

Living and working in rural communities, I was continuously inspiredby the fierce dedication to resilience and ingenuity that I saw inthe people around me. Moreover, thanks to my host communities’
generosity, I was afforded countless opportunities to participate inlocal traditions and experiences such as pottery, tea ceremony, andshrine ceremonies. My year in Japan was truly life changing in every
sense, and I look forward to nurturing the relationships I built during
my time there for years to come.

I had a great time traveling around the smaller locales. It wasalso wonderful to dine at the countless delicious and affordable
establishments of Tokyo and beyond.

During my year in Japan, I enjoyed participating in a cappella andband circles at my host institution and experiencing Japanese
university life. I was able to go to many band lives and concerts
as well. I also really enjoyed travelling in the countryside, where
I could escape the city, eat local specialties, and interact with thepeople there.

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Fulbright Specialist Program

HOEFT Mary

U of Wisconsin-Barron County
Akita International U
International Relations
Public speaking and restorative justice

KONG Xurong
Kean U

Bukkyo U
International Education
Education on Asia in America

Fulbright Global Scholar AwardKEUNE Jon

Michigan State U
U of Tokyo Religion & Theology
Transnational Buddhism and Dalit
migration in Asia

SARMIENTO Fausto O.
U of Georgia

U of Tsukuba
Geography/Cultural Heritage
Integrative montology: Bridging altitudes,
longitudes and latitudes

My Fulbright Specialist experience at Akita International University
was outstanding. Faculty and staff warmly embraced me. The
students in my Public Speaking class were outstanding.

I cherished every minutes of my six-week stay in Kyoto. On weekdays,
I worked in my office or at libraries for six to eight hours a day; on
weekends, I visited more than forty temples and museums in both
Kyoto and Nara. What made my stay unforgettable is Kyoto, the citythat brings you to feel its history on every corner; and also is all thepeople who helped me to taste the real Japanese culture, which is
hybrid, creative, delicate, and sincere. I miss them already.
I greatly enjoyed meeting Japanese colleagues and speaking toaudiences around Japan during my stay. (And, of course, the food!)This Fulbright Program enabled me to develop new professional
networks and collaborative projects that will bring me back toJapan in the future.

I had a very productive stay at Tsukuba, where we worked inplanning for a prospective Global Montology Institute and wrotescientific articles. I offered talks at UNU’s IGES and explored sacred
mountains, experiencing the Satoyama landscapes and thepreservation of cultural heritage with nature-based solutions for
mountain sustainability. I enjoyed the train travels, hot-springs,
and of course, the local food. I will certainly continue visiting
Japan!

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Home institution and research topic are at the time of
application.
Messages are the grantee's interest, what they would liketo do besides their research or what they enjoyed during
their grant period.
Research Program

FURUI Yoshiaki
Rikkyo U

U of California, Berkeley
American Literature
A comprehensive study of the other in
Herman Melville's works

HAMADA Shingo

Osaka Shoin Women's U
U of Alaska Southeast
Anthropology
Trans-pacific development of seafood
cultures and community-based coastal
resource management

MACHIDA Tomohisa
Akita International U

George Mason U
Elementary Education
The development of students’ 21st-century
skills in elementary school English education

NAKACHI Sachi

Tsuru UU of Hawaii, Manoa
American Literature
American poetry on Ukiyo-e and American
women woodblock artists at the turn ofthe 20th century

TAKEKAWA Toshiya
Keio UU of Washington
Criminal Law & Procedure
A comparative legal study of criminal
evaluation of defendants with mental
disorders

YATABE Shuichi
U of Tokyo

U of Texas, Austin
Linguistics, Theory
A formal study on the semantics ofplurality

LAST, First name
Home Institution

Message from the Grantee:

Host Institution
Academic Discipline
Research Topic

During my stay in California, I traveled extensively throughout
the state and marveled at the natural scenery. My favorite
destinations were Yosemite and Death Valley National Parks,
whose magnificence left me truly awestruck. As a literary historian,
I couldn't help but be amazed by the fact that America developedby conquering vast wilderness.

I truly enjoyed engaging in researching, learning, and teachingin Lingít Aaní. The Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF) also
helped me to travel and share my research in other parts of SE
Alaska. Gunalchéesh, Haw’áa for the indigenous Tlingit and Haida
people who welcomed and allowed me and my family to share
their stories and touch their way of life and being.

In addition to my research activities, I enjoyed regularly serving mycommunity by volunteering as a timer at local swim meets and as
an activity supporter in a school history class. Also, my family andI had a great time exploring National Parks in the Capital areas,such as Shenandoah and Washington D.C.

I had been to Hawaii many times before, but living in Hawaii wasso different from staying for a short term. The experience I had in
the University of Hawaii, Manoa was very special and it gave mea new insight into the Hawaiian culture and history. I also had achance to visit my former colleague in the Big Island and enjoyedhiking with her.

I have a walking routine. Seattle, where I live, is green and very
beautiful city. There are parks and (albeit small) trails near myapartment. It is very relaxing to see dogs walking or wild squirrels.

I enjoyed trying to get to know the city of Austin as well as I can.
I found the city to be as interestingly strange as it is depicted as in
the movie Slacker (not to be confused with Slackers). I especiallyliked being at those small-sized eateries where you can talk to(people who appear to be) the owners.

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Journalist Program

IMAMURA Mio
Kyodo News

California State U, Fullerton
Social Deviance/Criminology
About the death penalty in the UnitedStates

MATSUO Ichiro

The Asahi Shimbun Company
Harvard U
International Relations
Greenhouse gas reduction, nuclear
disarmament and emerging technologies:
Lesson from HEU agreement

OGAWA Shinichi

RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation
Stanford U
Economic Systems
The sustainability strategies of U.S.
companies and the government

Doctoral Dissertation Research
ProgramSHIRAKAWA Toru
Osaka UU of California, Berkeley
Public Health & Community Health
Learning optimal weight management
strategy for healthy longevity towards
precision public health

Graduate Study Program

ABE Hiraku
U of Tokyo

U of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
American History
Rethinking the civil rights movement:
Race, religion, and the politics of faith inMississippi

ASANO Hideo
Kobe U

Middlebury Inst. of Int'l Studies at Monterey
International Relations
Implications of the North-East Asia
nuclear-weapon-free zone for the securityin North-East Asia

HAGIWARA Tomoharu

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
New York U
Law
Pharmaceutical and healthcare laws in
the U.S.: Innovation, enforcement andhealthcare system reform

Living in the U.S. for about nine months had an impact that wouldchange my life for the rest of my life. I traveled across the U.S. toconduct interviews. I made many new friends and had valuable
experiences. I also have good memories of being able to watch
Major League Baseball games, which had been a dream of mine.

I had a great opportunity to get access to splendid people inCambridge, Princeton and Washington D.C. during my Harvard
stay, including Princeton Professor Frank von Hippel, a legendary
physicist, and Harvard Professor Serhii Plokhy, a prominent
historian from Ukraine. Literally life changing experience. Why?
Because those meetings made it my life to cover topics about
former Soviet states, especially, Ukraine.

I joined the Silicon Valley Rugby Club, and enjoyed playing rugby.
We became the California champions.The community, where
people come together with the shared love for the rugby regardlessof their race, profession, or age, is incredibly diverse and enriching.
It was a wonderful experience.

Nestled in the comfortable climate of the Bay Area, I thrived under
the Fulbright Program in a vibrant research setting and bonded withpeers from diverse global backgrounds. The preacademic programwith fellow scholars offered unique insights into international
collaboration. I extend my deepest gratitude to the Fulbright
Program for this transformative journey.

Singing with the University Chorus has been a great experience. The
most memorable pieces were freedom songs we sang for the MLK
Celebration Mass Choir, where my musical and academic interests
intersected. I also play the viola in the Campus Orchestra. We
performed some Japanese music at the Sakura Festival in March. In
my free time, I enjoy playing badminton and am now the presidentof the UA Badminton Club.
It was such a great experience tackling with the daunting issue of
nuclear nonproliferation and arms-control with talented friends inMonterey. I also enjoyed spending last summer at Washington D.C.
as an intern at the Nuclear Threat Initiative. I loved the beautiful
city and learned a lot from professionals there.

I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that Fulbright offered
to me. During my stay in NYC, I joined a Karate club and practiced
two to three times a week with fellow students from around theworld. The vibrant atmosphere in the city always stimulated mycuriosity. My time in the U.S. will undoubtedly enrich my future
career and personal life.

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Graduate Study Program

HAMADA Sachiko
Sophia U

U of Minnesota, Twin Cities
American Literature
The strategies of place-making in African
American literature

KATO Atsushi

Tokyo Gakugei U Sr. HS
U of Michigan
Education
English teachers’ development throughre f l e c tio n co nsid er in g em otio ns,
cognitions and well-being[Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant]

KONISHI Yusuke

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
U of Chicago
Law
Analysis of the development of U.S.
antitrus t laws to address glob alcompetition issues

MOROOKA Yuma
Rikkyo U

Indiana U, Bloomington
American Literature
A study of relationships between affects
and African American music in African
American literature

NAKAMURA Masaki

Matsudo Municipal Koganekita Jr. HS
Stanford U
Educational Technology
How to integrate/design project-basedlearning into online learning[Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant]

NASHIRO Masahide

EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.
Harvard U
Education
Implementing self-directed learning andsocial-emotional learning in Japanese
secondary schools[Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant]

NODA Yuriko
Self-employed

George Mason U
Social Sciences
Development of conflict resolution
pedagogy with mutual understanding
and its reproducibility

Living in Minnesota for a year, and experiencing its harsh but
beautiful winter, has brought me the joy of experiencing what F.
Scott Fitzgerald’s “winter dreams” might have looked like. I lookforward to travelling in the U.S. more and experiencing more ofthese magical moments of connecting with literature in a new andrefreshing way. Perhaps my next stop will be New York, where
I can “[w]alk through the streets of Harlem,” and try to understandwhat James Baldwin saw, envisioned and fought for.
Although I was constantly busy with coursework assignments
throughout my stay, I still had great memories of taking brief trips
here and there during my limited break, and I was able to catch aglimpse into the diverse landscapes of the United States. The mostvaluable thing of my stay was the expansion of my personal andacademic networks. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity; theexperiences and connections gained during the program.

Thank you for letting me have wonderful opportunities tointeract people with various background. I've participated invarious events hosted by students from other countries, like India,
Thailand, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Colombia, etc.. All of them havebroadened the horizon of my perspectives.

During the summer, I traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, and went
down to New Orleans, Louisiana, by Amtrak. I sauntered throughBeale street and listened to blues and jazz in the French Quarter withthe air sweltering. It may sound odd but I realized at that momentthat the music isn’t just sound; it expressed how musicians lived
in the midst of unbearable heat, myriad noises and movements
people and cars constantly made.

During my time at Stanford, I organized Japanese cultural events,
such as J-pop and Ramen nights, and was fascinating to see astrong interest in Japanese culture. Additionally, I enjoyed hiking in
Yosemite with fellow Fulbrighters in the Bay Area. Over three days,
we engaged in meaningful conversations at the breathtaking
natural surroundings.
The year at Harvard was nothing but a journey filled with joy oflearning and unlearning. Surrounded by passionate, inspiring, andencouraging lifelong learners, I have experienced and learned
first-hand that the greatest lever in education is the communitythat challenges you to learn while providing ample opportunities
and support. Cambridge and Boston have definitely become oneof the homes for my family.

What I love about living in Washington D.C. is that it’s rather
an old city with no skyscrapers but full of trees. I enjoy cherry
blossoms, walking in a forest, and beautiful autumn colors all in
my neighborhood. Biking or e-biking to school on a beautiful day
and taking lessons at The Washington School of Ballet adult classare also essential parts of my life over here.

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Graduate Study Program

OKUHAMA Ayako

National Center for Global Health andMedicine
Harvard U
Public Health & Community HealthCreating effective infectious diseases
policies that reflect population-based
clinical needs

OWADA Aya
Muroto Sr. HS

U of Hawaii, Manoa
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Implementation of blended learning insecond language learning

SAKURAI Osamu

MAEDA Corporation
U of Southern California
Architectural Design
A study of American modern architects’design strategy through the study ofRobert Venturi

SATA Akane

Mori Law Office
Columbia U
Family Law & Procedure
Legal systems and support services toagree and implement child visitation in
the U.S.

SHIROSHITA Akihiro

Ichinomiyanishi Hospital
Vanderbilt U
Public Health & Community Health
Real-world data research in respiratory
medicine using registry and administrative
claims data

SONODA Marika
Risesystem, Inc.

U of Southern California
Communications & Journalism
Research on digital news services andits monetization strategies to empowersmall communities[Fulbright-Miwa Grant]

SUGIMOTO Mitsuyo

Japan Environmental Sanitation Center
Johns Hopkins U
Public Administration & Policy
Research on p olic y for promoting
corporate environmental business toformulate a circular economy[Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant]

During my 9-month period time at Harvard, I really enjoyed allsorts of sports (baseball, basketball, etc), cultural, and art events inBoston. I was even able to learn Bachata and Salsa dancing, thanks
to my friends! I'm grateful for their support and the Fulbright
Program for this enriching opportunity.

As a Kamaʻāina, a resident of Hawaiʻi, I have found so many
opportunities to learn about its culture through art, music, crafts,
poetry, and clothing, to name a few. I want to learn more aboutʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) and Hawaiian Pidgin because
I believe learning a language is a key to understanding more about
culture, people, and history.
One of the advantages of living on the West Coast is the coexistenceof highly developed urban areas and abundant nature. As an architectappreciating this privileged environment, during the remainder ofmy academic period, I would like to explore more of it, as there areseveral famous places I have not yet visited, such as San Francisco and
the Grand Canyon.

Tons of wonderful orchestra and jazz concerts, ballets, musicals
made my life in New York very enjoyable and unforgettable. I wasable to experience great entertainment up close and share these
excitements with many friends. I am truly grateful to Fulbright forproviding these tickets to us.

I have been enjoying beautiful landscape gardens in Tennessee
with my family (picture). Also, the campus of Vanderbilt University
is so big with a lot of classic red brick buildings and arboretum.
Everyday life is like a drama.

My life in Los Angeles has been embraced by the dynamic natureof California and intercultural experience. I have enjoyed surfing,camping, hiking, and driving along the coastlines of the Pacific
Ocean. Another attraction of LA is the intersections of a myriadof cultures. The Fulbright Trojans Association, a USC student
organization of which I was a founding committee member,connected people around the world. The community helpedme explore other cultures, especially food, and I have beenfascinated by cuisines, such as Mexican, Salvadoran, Nicaraguan,
Turkish, Pakistani, and many more.
I had a great time at the heart of the U.S., Washington D.C. to touchpolicies in various countries. Especially it was precious to attend
the policy speech by Prime Minister Kishida at my school and learn
the Arctic climate change in an event by Fulbright Arctic Initiative.
Although my Fulbright term ended, I started to pursue a doctoral
degree at Johns Hopkins. I am ready to explore the music of the U.S.
and meet more Fulbrighters!

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Graduate Study Program

TANAKA Honami

Fukuoka Dental Coll
California Inst. of Technology
Cognitive Psychology
Analysis of environmental factors driving
mental illnesses[Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant]

TANAKA Yuma
DNX Ventures

Harvard UBusiness Management & Administration
Measures VC can implement to enhance
the mental well-being of entrepreneurial
enterprise founders

TSUCHIYA Ryota
MITSUI & CO., LTD

Duke U
Urban & Regional Planning
Study on urban digital innovations &human-centric urban design in the U.S.

UCHINO Gaku

Smart Kids English
Columbia U
Curriculum & Instruction
Analysis of English teaching curricula tobecome an elementary school teacher in
Japan

UENO YuiSelf-employed

Georgetown U
International Relations
What are the links between regulations
by the U.S. and EU, mining, conflict, andhuman rights abuses?

YAMAGUCHI Nanako
Google Japan G.K.

Harvard U
Public Administration
Understanding the enabling environment
and motivations for citizen engagement
in community activities and government
policy-making

YAMAMOTO Yuya

Kojimachi Gakuen Girls' Jr. and Sr. HS
SUNY Buffalo
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Examining how to integrate criticalthinking skills into English language
classes in Japan

During the first year of my Ph.D. I very much enjoyed getting toknow people from all over the world with different backgrounds.
I was also able to explore art, music, theater, and nature in
California. I am excited to meet even more people and gain
cultural experiences throughout my time in the U.S.

The first year of my degree was busy with required coursework,
but now that I have the bandwidth to take elective courses, I am
enjoying learning about how different businesses outside of techand investing operate.
Apart from academics, I have enjoyed travelling to different regionsof the United States. It has been eye-opening to see first hand thediversity of culture, thought, and lifestyles in different regions.
I have also had the opportunity to work with U.S. venture capital
firms, and realize that there is a lot of change that we can affect in
the Japanese tech investment industry.
Embarking on my academic journey in the U.S. has been truly
transformative. This experience has not only broadened my perspectives
on life but has also connected me with friends from diverse cornersof the globe. Exploring various cities and watching both professionaland college sports added an extra layer of richness to my experience.
I am immensely grateful for the unwavering support extended by the
Fulbright community throughout this remarkable journey.
Engaging in research and studies in the vibrant backdrop of New
York City enriched my life in remarkable ways. It afforded me theopportunity to connect with exceptionally talented individuals
hailing from diverse corners of the globe. These interactions
deepened my appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives
on a multitude of issues. Grateful for the Fulbright Program, I’ve
forged lasting bonds with these incredible people, ensuring that
our connections endure.
For the past one and a half years, I have met people from many
corners of the world. They have helped me acquire a international
perspective on human interactions that go beyond the boundaries
of language and culture. I am so grateful for the opportunity andnetwork the Fulbright Program has provided.

After returning to Japan, I would like to work in digital policy,
using platforms to deliver public services and listening to public
opinions/feedbacks, or in public-private partnerships to utilize thetechnology of private companies for the benefit of society.

The Fulbright Program has offered me an excellent opportunity
to broaden both my academic and personal perspectives. During
the rest of my Ph.D. program, I would like to interact more withvarious people. As I am a huge fan of sports, watching four major
professional sports in the States is also on my bucket list.

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Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

KAWAHARA Hitomi

Teaching Japanese at Spelman College was an incredible
experience for me. I thoroughly enjoyed tutoring brilliant students
and conversing with them on a personal level. I also had theprivilege of meeting people from various parts of the world. They
took me to many exciting places in the U.S. and inspired me totake on new challenges. Through them, I discovered the joy of
exploring different cultures and gained a fresh perspective on
the world.

U of Tokyo

Spelman Coll

OHNO Naoko

My experience of FLTA changed my life! That was a great
opportunity to share our language and culture and know eachother. I appreciate everyone’s support! The relationship I havegained in the U.S. will continue. I hope that all the participants of
the Fulbright Program will enjoy as much as possible!

Showa Women's U
Northwest Coll

OSHIRO Koshi

The Fulbright Program provided me with invaluable connections tooutstanding Fellow FLTAs and various opportunities for challenges.
I aim to apply the knowledge gained from these experiences in an
educational setting. Moreover, I had the chance to visit numerous
cities with fellow FLTAs from other countries. Even now, I vividly
recall the breathtaking scenery of areas such as Yellowstone and
the Grand Canyon.

Jiyugaoka Gakuen HS
Casper CollSHITOGIDEN Yuri

Kanagawa Pref. Asamizodai Sr. HS
Lincoln U

Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R)
Program

ISHIDA Kenji

My time at Lincoln was a very fulfilling one. I gained insight into
African American cultures, fostering a deeper understandingof diverse perspectives. I am also grateful for the various
opportunities I had to interact with Fulbrighters from all over the
globe. One cherished memory involves celebrating Christmas at
an Indian FLTA's dormitory in Connecticut. I continue to stay incontact with my Fullbrighter friends, and it is one of the legacies
I carry with me from this program.

Travelling to some cities by Amtrak weekends refreshed mefrom daily activities like teaching and research. Trying the foods
and places that local people loved was kind of my ‘obligation’when visiting each city. Through the entire experience of mystay in the States, I realised the proverb ‘Seeing is believing.’

Inst./Social Science
U of Tokyo
U of Pennsylvania
Sociology

https://www.fulbright.jp/scholarship/story/index.html

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 17 | ANNUAL REPORT

Activity Highlights
Online Pre-Departure Orientations for the FY2022 Japanese Fulbright Grantees
Online Pre-Departure Orientations for all 2022 Fulbright grantees were held on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Post-arrival orientations for FY2022 American Grantees

Orientation for American Visiting Lecturers, Lecturer/Researchers, and Fulbright Fellows was held in person and online in Tokyo on
September 13-16, 2022. This was the first in-person group orientation for American Grantees since 2019.

FY2023 Japanese Grantee Orientations and Send-Off Reception

Following the Pre-Departure Orientation on June 14, 2023, an evening Send-Off Reception was held at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence,
the first Fulbright Japan reception in nearly four years.

The Follow-on Conference of Teacher Exchange Program Alumni

From August 2-6, 2022, the first in-person Teacher Exchange Program event since 2019 was held in Tokyo and Shizuoka Prefecture.
Under the "Best Practice Conference for SDGs in Future Classroom Activities" title, 10 American alumni teachers joined 10 Japanesecounterparts for collaborative seminars, site visits, and cultural activities.

EducationUSA

EducationUSA is a global network run by the U.S. State Department, comprising of advising centersthat officially promote study abroad in the U.S. Since 2016, two JUSEC staff members have beenworking with the U.S. Embassy Tokyo to implement the EducationUSA program in Japan.
The hybrid EducationUSA College Fair was held in Tokyo on September 23, 2022. This was the firstin-person EducationUSA event since 2019. In April 2023, the first EducationUSA College Fair in
Sapporo was held.

2022
July

2023

1

Fulbright Japan 70th Anniversary Commemorative
Ceremony31

FY2023 Japanese Fulbright Grant* Competition (except
for FLTA) - Application Due

August31

FY2023 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant(FLTA) Application Due

September

January
12

Information Session for FY2023 Japanese Fulbright Grant
Candidates

February

FY2024 Japanese Fulbright Grant* Competition
Announcement (except for FLTA)

March
15

Online Registration Open for FY2024 Japanese Fulbright
Grant Competition

17

Fulbright Japan 70th Anniversary Online Speaking
Event

16

Mid-Year Conference for Current (FY2022) American
Grantees in Japan26

FY2023 FLTA Selection

28

Webinar "A Conversation with Fulbright Alum Glen S.
Fukushima" hosted by U.S. Embassy

October November

Interview Screening for FY2023 Japanese Fulbright
Grant*(except for FLTA) Applicants

December

April
May
15

Online Registration Close for FY2024 Japanese Fulbright
Grant Competition

June
14

18
30

Pre-departure Orientation and Send-oﬀ Reception for
FY2023 Japanese Grantees
FY2023 American International Education Administrators(IEA) Seminar in Tokyo/Hiroshima
FY2024 FLTA Competition Announcement* Grant Categories for “Research”, “Journalist”, “Dissertation Research” and “Graduate Study.”
FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 18 | ANNUAL REPORTFinancial Reports
THE JAPAN-UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL COMMISSIONSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
June 30, 2023

THE JAPAN-UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL COMMISSIONSTATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESYear ended June 30, 2023

(Thousands of yen)
Assets:(Thousands of yen)
Changes in unrestricted net assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

620,474

Contributions receivable

Revenues and gains --		Contributions from governments

Prepaid rent expenses

23,018		Contributions from JUSEEPF

Other current assets

8,697

		

Contributions from governments for the Japan-U.S. Educational Exchange Program Fund-

Property and equipment

14,366

		Contributions from Mr. Baker

-

700

		

Contributions from Mr. Jameson-

667,256		Contributions from Mr. Mikitani

30,000

Guarantee deposit		

Total Assets

Liabilities:

		Contributions from Mr. Miwa

5,000

Contributions from airlines

8,667

31,896

		Interest income

Deferred revenue

145,632

		

Others			Accrued employee retirement benefits		

Total Liabilities

6,386

					

123,471

Expenses -307,387

		

The Program Operation Fund

Total revenues and gains

1
17,624650,478

Grant Programs:

			
Net Assets:

4,358

		

Grants payable in future years
Other current liabilities

584,826

Grants to Americans

				International education administrators

356,493				

Researchers

32,290

The JUSEEPF Program Operation Fund

-

-

				

Lecturers / Researchers

48,281

3,375

				

Graduate research fellows

73,192The Baker Fund

-

				

Fulbright fellows

22,016The Jameson Fund

-

				

Prior year adjustments

Mikitani Memorial Grant-						

Miwa Grant-			

Fukushima Fund-

The Japan-U.S. Educational Exchange Program Fund

(201)
175,579

Grants to Japanese				

Researchers

29,601		Total Net Assets

359,868

				

Journalists

18,696

				Graduate students

245,150

		Total Liabilities and Net Assets

667,256

				Foreign language teaching assistant				

Prior year adjustments

The accompanying financial statements of the Japan-United States
Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan), as of June 30, 2023 and forthe year then ended, notes to the financial statements, comprising

a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory
information; have been audited by our external auditors, ARK LLC.

						
		

2,622
529
296,600

The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Programs

			Program cost in Japan

11,084			

Other expenses

10,431						

21,515

Non-Grant Programs		

Grant related costs for Americans

		Grant related costs for Japanese

3,494

		

Public relations activities

2,894						

888

7,277

Administrative expenses

214,864

Foreign exchange loss, net

7,358

					

Total expenses

723,195

Increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets(72,717)

Net assets at beginning of year

432,586

Net assets at end of year

359,868

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 19 | ANNUAL REPORTThe next class (2023-2024) of Japanese Fulbrighters gathered with Commission Members, Alumni and Donors at theresidence of U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel prior to their departure for the U.S.
Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy

Japan-U.S. Educational Commission(Fulbright Japan)
Sanno Grand Building 207,
2-14-2 Nagata-cho,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0014
www.fulbright.jp