ANNUAL REPORTFiscal Year 2021-22( July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 )Table of Contents
Commission Members

2

Message from the Executive Director andFunding Sources

4

Grantee Introduction

6

70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Programin Japan

17

Messages from the Commission Chairs

3

Grant & Graphic Data

5

Activity Highlights

16

Financial Reports

Commission Members

FY2021-22 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)

HONORARY CO-CHAIRSThe Honorable MORI Takeo

Vice-Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

19

The Honorable Rahm EMANUEL

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

AMERICAN MEMBERS

JAPANESE MEMBERSAKATSU Haruko

Caroline F. BENTON

Professor / Dean of Medical Education
School of Medicine
International University of Health and Welfare

Vice President and Executive Director
University of Tsukuba

EGAWA Masako

Culture and Sports Attaché, Public Affairs Section
Embassy of the United States of America

Member since May 2018

Member since Jan 2020

Shannon DORSEY

Chancellor
Seikei Gakuen

Member since Aug 2021

Member since Jan 2021

Hans KLEMMOKAMURA Naoko

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

Japan Representative
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Member since Apr 2020

Member since Apr 2022

Jenifer ROGERS

OKANO Yukiko

General Counsel Asia
Asurion Japan Holdings G.K.

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

Member since May 2018

Member since June 2021

Philip ROSKAMP

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

TAKAHASHI Yuko
President
Tsuda University

Member since Aug 2021

Member since Jan 2018
Chair: Chairmanship alternates between the Japanese and U.S. governments each calendar year.

Jul 2021 to Dec 2021: Carolyn GLASSMAN, Philip ROSKAMPJan 2022 to Jun 2022: TAGUCHI Yasushi, OKAMURA Naoko
Member changes during FY2021 (Alphabetical Order)
Carolyn GLASSMAN, Minister-Counselor for Public Aﬀairs, Embassy of the United States of America, served from Aug 2018 to Aug 2021.
TAGUCHI Yasushi, Assistant Minister / Director-General for International Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) served from Aug 2020 to Mar 2022.
Michael TURNER, Cultural Affairs Officer, Public Aﬀairs Section, Embassy of the United States of America, served from Jul 2017 to Jul 2021.

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OKAMURA Naoko

Philip ROSKAMP

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

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

It is my great pleasure to be appointed as Chair* of theWhat a year it has been for the Japan-U.S. Educational Com-

Japan) on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of thegoing on around the world, more so than at any other point

Japan-United States Educational Commission (Fulbright
Fulbright Program.

Since the Fulbright Program was launched in 1952, close to
10,000 Japanese and American students and scholars havemission (JUSEC) and U.S.-Japan education ties! With all that isin the post-War period, our nations desperately need theunderstanding and cooperation that are fostered throughinternational education exchange.

made reciprocal visits, deepening mutual understanding

First and foremost, I was delighted to welcome new Exec-

United States.

a long career of public service that includes assignments inand sharing common values between Japan and theIn the year 2022, the 70th Anniversary Ceremony washeld in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperorand Empress on July 1 to reaffirm the founding beliefof the Program in the importance of people-to-people
exchange.

In addition, I am pleased that grant opportunities will be

expanded with the May 2022 announcement of a major

private contribution by Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, adding to
the list of existing donated funds, such as the Fulbright-

utive Director Jeffrey Kim to JUSEC. Jeff brings to the teamJapan and participation in international fellowships and ex-changes. Already, Jeff has hit the ground running to support
the JUSEC staff and our exchange programs.

Second, we were very fortunate to welcome new Commission
Co-chair Okamura Naoko from MEXT, herself a Fulbright alumfrom Cornell University. I have been impressed with Co-chair

Okamura’s enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to Fulbrightand look forward to partnering with her to achieve our sharedhigher education priorities.

Mikitani Memorial Grant and the Fulbright-Miwa Grant.

Last year, we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright

Furthermore, we welcomed new Executive Director Jeffrey

pact on our people. We were extremely fortunate to have

Kim to Fulbright Japan in July 2022. I would like to express

my deep appreciation for his great on-going efforts toinvigorate the Secretariat and bring strategic inputs for thefurther development of the Program.

Program in Japan and reflected on the program’s lasting imTheir Majesties the Emperor and Empress join us for the anniversary celebration. Despite the ongoing pandemic, theImperial Family graciously demonstrated their ongoing andstrong support for U.S.-Japan higher education cooperation.

I would like to express my profound gratitude for the great

We look forward to adding to the more than 10,000 stu-

all other Fulbright communities. I hope that this Programof our two great nations—and in a way that embraces our

support of donors, Fulbright alumni, the Secretariat, andwill play a greater role in fostering the leaders of the next

generation in both countries as Chair and “Fulbrighter”
who earned a master’s degree from the U.S. university.

MEXT is committed to continuing to support the Fulbrightdents, scholars, and researchers who are building the futurerich national diversity. Outreach to potential Fulbrighterswill include all parts of Japan and the United States to en-sure Fulbright Japan is inclusive of a broad range of voices
and experiences.

Program towards the next new decade with guidance andLooking ahead, there is much to be done to strengthen

strengthening the close relationship between Japan and

Biden’s May 2022 visit to Japan, President Biden and Prime

cooperation from everyone involved and contribute to
the United States.

education exchange between us. During U.S. President Joe
Minister Kishida committed to cooperating on education ex-change, especially in advanced technologies. With Fulbrightat the forefront, we will expand U.S.-Japan academic cooperation in the areas that will be most important for our econo-*Ms. Okamura was Chair starting from April 2022.

mies and our peoples in the years to come.

Mr. Roskamp was Chair from August 2021 to December 2021.

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Jeffrey J. KIM

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

It is a tremendous privilege to serve as the new Executive Director of JUSEC. I am profoundly inspired by
the history and mission of Fulbright Japan and am most grateful for the opportunity to lead the JUSEC
team to an even brighter future.

This Annual Report looks back on what we sincerely hope was the last academic year with program
operations significantly impacted by COVID-19. As we emerge out of pandemic conditions, JUSEC has
been carefully managing a gradual return to a normal flow of grantees going in both directions.

Our staff is back in the office after mostly teleworking, and we are anxious to move Fulbright Japan
programs forward. The team looks ahead to working closely with everyone in our vibrant community ofgrantees, alumni, institutional partners, donors, and friends.

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:

Due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, it was difficult for American Fulbrighters to extend
their grant periods in Japan; as such, no supplementary funding support was needed.

2 In Kind Contribution:

In FY2021-22, Fulbright Japan

received 10 airline tickets from All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
(ANA) and 20 airline tickets from Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta)

Establishment of two Hyphenated (Kanmuri) Grants starting from FY2021-22.

Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant

Fulbright-Miwa Grant

With a generous donation of ¥90,000,000 from Mr. Mikitani

With a generous donation from Mr. Miwa Toyoaki (Tony),

Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant was established in 2021.

in 2021. Starting from FY2021 for 3 years, selected Japanese

Hiroshi (Mickey), Chairman and CEO of Rakuten, Inc., theStarting from FY2021 for 3 years, this grant will support selected Japanese grantees for their graduate study in the U.S.

CEO of Abitus inc., the Fulbright-Miwa Grant was establishedgrantees will be supported with his donation of ¥5,000,000
per year for their graduate study in the U.S.

Fulbright Japan greatly appreciates the generous contributions from all contributors.
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American Grantees[Lecturing Program, Lecturing/Research Program, Research Program (Academics), Graduate Research Fellow Program (Academics),
Graduate Research Fellow Program (Professionals), Fulbright Fellow Program, and Fulbright Global Scholar Award* Some grantees are aﬃliated with one or more Japanese institutions.
Miyagi (1)Tokyo (20)- Tohoku U

Yamagata (1)- Yamagata Prefectural
U of Health Science

Chiba (1)- Kanda U of Int'l Studies*- Rikkyo U- Sophia U (2)- Tokyo Inst of Technology- Tokyo Metropolitan
Inst of Medical Science- Tsuda U*- U of Tokyo* (3)- Waseda U (5)- Aoyama Gakuin U* (3)- Hitotsubashi U- Japan Inst of theMoving Image- Keio U- Kyoritsu Women's U*- Meiji U- Ochanomizu U*

Kanagawa (1)Osaka (1)- St. Marianna U- National Museumof Ethnology

Shizuoka (1)Fukuoka (1)- Nihon U*- Kyushu U

Kyoto (2)- Doshisha U- Kyoto Sangyo U*- Kyoto U*

Yamagata

27 American Grantees
Leturing Program4

Lecturing/Research Program3
6

Graduate Research Fellow Program (Academics)

Shizuoka

Osaka

Fukuoka8

Graduate Research Fellow Program (Professionals)

Tokyo
Kanagawa
Chiba

Kyoto

Research Program (Academics)

Miyagi1

Fulbright Fellow Program

4

Fulbright Global Scholar Award

1
0

5

10

Japanese Grantees[Research Program, Doctoral Dissertation Research Program, Graduate Study Program,and Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program* Some grantees are aﬃliated with one or more U.S. institutions.
Alabama (1)Hawaii (1)California (6)Massachusetts (4)- U of Alabama, Tuscaloosa- U of Hawaii, Manoa- Stanford U (4)- U of California, Santa Barbara- U of California, Santa Cruz

Washington DC (2)Texas (1)

Wyoming (1)- Georgetown U- George Washington U- Lincoln U- U of Pennsylvania (2)- Harvard U* (3)- Massachusetts Inst of Technology*- Hult Int'l Business Sch

Delaware (1)Pennsylvania (3)- Northwest Coll

- Texas A&M U

Minnesota (1)- U of Delaware- Carleton Coll

Georgia (4)Montana (1)- Emory U- Georgia Southern U- Spelman Coll
- U of North Georgia- U of Montana

New York (4)Montana- Columbia U (3)- Syracuse U

Wyoming

Pennsylvania

Alabama3

Doctoral Dissertation Research Program 1

Texas

Graduate Study Program

19

Fulbright Foreign Language
Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

7
0

5

10

15

20

Massachusetts
New York

DelawareWashington DC

California

30 Japanese Grantees
Research Program

Minnesota

HawaiiFULBRIGHT JAPAN | 5 | ANNUAL REPORT

Georgia

Introduction of the FY2021-22 American Grantees
Host Institution
Academic Discipline
Research Topic

Home institution and research topic are at the time of application.
Messages are either the grantee's interest or what they would liketo do besides their research.
LAST, First name
Home Institution

Message from the Grantee:

Lecturing

Doshisha U
Political Science
Opening further: Using open pedagogical practices to teach American government in Japan

BRANDLE, Shawna M.
CUNY KingsboroughCommunity Coll

Getting to teach and learn with incredible students at Doshisha University, who responded very
positively to my open pedagogical practices, was an incredible opportunity to revise my methods
and refresh my love for teaching political science. My family and I were grateful to have so muchtime in Kyoto, which allowed us to experience the culture, sites, and people without rushing. We are
already dreaming of our next trip to Japan.
Ochanomizu U and Tsuda U
American Literature
Teaching U.S. literature and culture in JapanDINIUS, Marcy J.
DePaul U

Golden Age Japanese films featuring a rapidly changing postwar Japan inspired me to visit and teachmy speciality, nineteenth-century American literature. I was honored to teach my native country’s
literature of changing values in changing times to Japanese undergraduate and graduate womenat Ochanomizu University and Tsuda University. I consider my 5 months on the Fulbright as the
beginning of a long and deep relationship with Japan, its people, history, and culture.
U of Tokyo, Aoyama Gakuin U, and Kanda U of Int'l Studies
American Studies
Teaching “America”: Race, ethnicity, and immigration through literature and film

GOLDSTEIN, David S.

U of Washington-BothellCampusTeaching American studies in Japan has been a career highlight. Seeing the American history andliterature from the Japanese students’ perspective shed new light on material with which I had beenquite familiar. My colleagues–my host universities’ faculty members, the JUSEC staff, and fellow
Fulbright U.S. Scholars–were delightful. The opportunity to travel around Japan made me love thecountry and its people even more!
Nihon U and Kyoritsu Women's U
Cultural Anthropology
Teaching American culture through sports

NELSON, Kelly D.

I was happy to have the chance to travel throughout Japan, including Kyushu and Hokkaido. Also
enjoyed watching the Summer Koshien Tournament on TV, learning the Japanese method of Saori
weaving, and riding a bicycle on very safe streets.

Arizona State U

Lecturing/Research

St. Marianna U
Public Health & Community HealthOpportunities for preventing frailty in old age: Learning from a “Super-Aging” society

ALBERT, Steven M.
U of Pittsburgh

I delivered a seminar, gave large lectures, and worked on a project with a colleague in advanceof the Fulbright award. This is a cross-cultural study of patient readiness to reduce the number ofprescribed medications, so-called “deprescribing.” In addition, I developed a new study of long-termcare in Japan. My wife and I enjoyed daily life in urban Japan: pedestrians and drivers obeying all
traffic signals, efficient and inexpensive transportation, no worry about crime, spotless toilets almost
everywhere, and no trash on the streets!
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Lecturing/Research

Rikkyo U and U of Tokyo
Comparison of Legal Systems
Emergency powers and constitutionalism in Japan
I greatly enjoyed conducting research and teaching at my host institution, making incredible
personal and professional connections, and learning about and exploring Japan and its culture.

HAFETZ, Jonathan
Seton Hall U

Keio U
MarketingMulticulturalism consumer behavior in Japan

MORIUCHI, Emi
Rochester Inst. ofTechnology

The opportunity to teach and research on-site in Japan has been a fantastic experience. This
5-month experience allowed me to establish new relationship with Japanese scholars and learned
more about the cultural differences between American and Japanese consumers. Being aware ofthese differences allowed me to understand the Japanese consumers’ decision making process.
Outside of study/research, my family and I explored Japan a little. We had an enjoyable time at thetheme parks, had delicious food and we even made new friends!

Research

Sophia U
Cultural Anthropology
Diverging Tokyo: Poverty, revitalization, and the shaping of a meaningful existence
Working with groups committed to dignity restoration among Tokyo’s homeless and marginalized
communities was an impactful scholarly and personal experience.

CHRISTENSEN, Paul A.
Rose-Hulman Inst ofTechnology

Tokyo Metropolitan Inst. of Medical Sci.
Social Work & Social Welfare
Urban risk and psychosis prevention in Tokyo and New York city

DEVYLDER, Jordan E.
Fordham U

I had a very positive experience living and working in Tokyo for 5 months and am grateful for theopportunity to build productive and supportive relationships with researchers at TMIMS. My family
and I had a great time exploring Tokyo and the rest of Japan. Highlights included hiking throughthe cedar forests of Yakushima, attending the Aomori Nebuta festival, taking our kids out to eat
kaitenzushi, and making new friends in our neighborhood of Shimokitazawa. I look forward toreturning to Japan in the future.
Yamagata Prefectural U of Health Science
Health Science
Sleep health through university student habits

EAKMAN, Aaron M.
Colorado State U

It was an honor and privilege to explore the nature of sleep-related challenges and strengths inuniversity students at Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences. Together with facultycollaborators we developed and implemented a successful sleep health promotion intervention,
resulting in improved sleep quality and mental health in occupational therapy and physical therapy
students who were experiencing substantial sleep challenges.
Tohoku U
Anthropology
Ecological governance and natural disaster - learning from JapanThe opportunity to pursue long-term research in Japan provided an invaluable experience.

FISCH, Michael A.
U of Chicago

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Meiji UJapanese Literature
Race in modern Japanese literature

MITCHELL, Arthur
Macalester CollThinking about the nuanced and difficult issues of race has not only prompted me to see things
about Japanese communities I had never thought to look at before, but it has brought me intosome of the most honest, wholehearted, and liberating conversations with professors, students,
artists, and citizens around the country. I am so eager to continue these dialogues.
Sophia U
Drama & Theater
Japanese ritual puppetry

ORENSTEIN, Claudia
CUNY Hunter College

While doing my research on ritual puppetry in Japan, I made friends with so many artists andscholars. These personal relationships continue to enrich my personal and professional life. I wasable to travel to many parts of Japan and experience some of the country’s rich, diverse local
cultures.

Graduate Research Fellow - Academics

Kyoto Sangyo U and Kyoto U
Japanese History
As the swallow builds its nest: Artisan knowledge and materiality in premodern Japan

BERTOZZI, Nicolle M.

In addition to my research activities, I have enjoyed continuing my lessons in chanoyu, the Japanese
tea ceremony. I was recently able to assist my sensei at a tea ceremony at Kitano Tenmangu, and washonored to be asked to bring the tea offering to the main shrine for a blessing before the chakai.

Columbia U

National Museum of Ethnology
Music
Japan’s high lonesome sound: Imagination and identity in bluegrass and old-time music

BRADLEY, Donald

Indiana U, Bloomington

It has been great settling in and becoming more familiar with Osaka. I have enjoyed reconnectingwith friends throughout Japan and hiking up some of the hills and mountains around Kansai.
Additionally, I have been attending Showa era music performances and have started learning how
to play songs from these concerts along with other kinds of early 20th century popular and folk
music in Japan.
Hitotsubashi U
History
Operation relax: Gender and empire in the Asia-Pacific

KANG, Sara
Harvard UApart from research activities, I enjoy traveling locally within Japan, particularly to remote onsen
hot spring towns. On a recent research trip to Kyushu, I stopped by several onsen sites including
in Beppu, Hakata, Kagoshima, and Yufuin, all of which have a surprising historical relationship tomilitarism and wartime labor in modern Japanese history.
Aoyama Gakuin U
Japanese Literature
Buddhism, Environment & Noh: The Activist Literature of Setouchi Jakuchō and Ishimure Michiko

NEWSOME, Sara M.

I had a great experience conducting research with the resources provided to me by AGU. It was also
wonderful to be able to travel to the locations that appear so frequently in my research, such as
Minamata and Kyoto.

U of California, Irvine

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Graduate Research Fellow - Academics

Waseda U
Drama & Theater
Zato Kyogen: Performing Arts and discrimination

REYNOLDS, Adam W.

I enjoyed working with my host professor and research group at Waseda University. I also saw many
great performances in the Tokyo and Osaka areas. The Tsubouchi Memorial Museum was also an
incredible treat for a Performance Arts researcher.

U of California, Irvine

Aoyama Gakuin U
Japanese History
Routine governance: Rush hour and the state in 20th-century Tokyo

ROGERS, Brian F.
Princeton U

It has been a real joy getting to travel and experience more of the country during my year in Japan.
As a lover of urban history, I’ve particularly enjoyed exploring different cities in Tohoku, like Sendai,
Morioka, Aomori, and Ishinomaki. Upon returning home, I will deeply miss all the fresh fish andnihonshū.
Waseda U
Film & Photo
Nansensu: Film comedy, spectatorship and the body in imperial Japan, 1923-45

SAWADA, Xavier G.
Yale UThe highlight of my Fulbright year was using the archives I had not been able to visit for two years
during the pandemic. I met a number of inspiring scholars, collectors, and students, and present mywork at Waseda and Kyoto University. I also had the chance to watch the cherries blossom for the
first time since 2013 (!), and get back in touch with old friends. I am extremely grateful to Fulbrightfor supporting my dissertation and helping make my time in Japan so productive.
Waseda U
LiteratureParticularism and postmodernity: Rethinking Japanese literature and film in the 1980s

STRIKWERDA,
Timothy J.

During my time at Waseda, I took the opportunity to visit museums in Kansai, Tohoku, Kyushu, andHokuriku. While visiting each different region, I would ask local residents at restaurants or coffee
shops to teach me a word or phrase in their regional dialect. The linguistic diversity of Japan isstaggering!

U of Oregon

Graduate Research Fellow - Professionals

Japan Inst. of the Moving Image
Film & Photo
Living Under the Shadow: Fukushima, 10 Years Later - A Film/VR Documentary

KHAN, Arif
USC

Spending a year in Japan has been extraordinary experience, both professionally and personally. I’ve
been lucky to work with (and learn from) an incredible team of Japanese creative to bring thisimportant documentary to life. Spending considerable time in Fukushima has also given me deeper
understanding and appreciation of local cultures within Japan.

Fulbright Fellow

Kyushu U
Computer & Information Science
Identifying denial of service attacks with geographic pattern analysis

CLAGGETT, Elijah
U of Maryland,
Baltimore County

Finding a community in the other Fulbright grantees and in the students at Kyushu University mademy stay in Japan unforgettable, shaping who I am as a person. Every moment was full of color: frommentoring and dancing with high school students as a camp counselor to visiting remote towns in
Kyushu, learning about other Fulbrighters' work.

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Fulbright Fellow

Tokyo Inst. of Technology
Biology

Radiation dose rate and DNA repair

EIJANSANTOS, Mando

I really enjoyed making friends in Tokyo and experiencing the daily life of the city. I was so honored
to be able to see and participate in a lifestyle that is so different from my own, and yet so natural andso comfortable.

U of California, Irvine

Waseda U
Japanese Literature
Translation of Murano Shiro: A Japanese poet and his new objectivity

STEVENS, Scott R.
Stanford U

During my Fulbright grant, I enjoyed studying primary and secondary source material at the
National Diet Library and Waseda University libraries. I had the change to deepen my understandingof Japanese literature through seminars with teachers like Shibata Motoyuki and Pau Pitarch at
Waseda. And I was delighted in the combination of safety and curiosity that pervades Tokyo, taking
the submway from one adventure to the next.
U of Tokyo
Biology
Creating a high-performance tool to study the brain

SUERTE, Carl A.

There are so many great things about Japan and doing a Fulbright there. Even if I had unlimited
words to describe the amazing people I met, the delicious food I ate, and the breathtaking nature I
explored, it still wouldn’t give the experience justice.

U of Houston

Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Waseda U
Law
Narrative inquiry of academic administrators' approaches to conflict following mediation training

PAPPAS, Brian

I am very excited to visit Japan. In particular, as a mediator I am interested in visiting the Hiroshima
Peace memorial park and museum. I also look forward to the beauty of the Golden Temple and Mt.
Fuji.

Eastern Michigan U

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Host Institution
Academic Discipline
Research Topic

Home institution and research topic are at the time of application.
Messages are either the grantee's interest or what they would liketo do besides their research.

Message from the Grantee:
LAST, First name
Home Institution

Research

U of Pennsylvania
Constitutional Law
Judicial independence and the rule of law in American legal history

HARAGUCHI Yoshiaki
Kanto Gakuin U

The Fulbright Scholarship enabled me to develop my study on legal history in Philadelphia, thebirthplace of the Constitution. I would like to express my gratitude for having gained wonderfulcolleagues and friends through the Scholarship. And like Philly’s hero Rocky, I will continue tocherish the lesson of “not giving up” even in the harsh environment like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia U
American History
Revisiting civil associations in the 19th century New York City: The rise of new political culture

MATSUBARA Hiroyuki
Rikkyo U

Visiting churches in the Gotham city was curious and thought-provoking. It was almost unbelievableto find so many believers in such a seemingly secular, business-oriented city. However, the more
I visited worships, the more I understood and loved that each church provided a crucial space forthose various New Yorkers to organize their own communities.

The George Washington U
International Relations
The U.S.-China competition and cooperation over international development finance

WATANABE Shino

It was indeed a memorable and fruitful experience to conduct research in Washington, DC,
when the world was drastically changed, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, growing tension of
Crosselations, and global inflation, in addition to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

Sophia U

Doctoral Dissertation Research

U of California, Santa Barbara
Communication
Laughter in multi-party conversation among women: Longitudinal study of social and cultural norms

KOJIMA Mugiho
Osaka UI had a wonderful opportunity to meet new people from different backgrounds in the U.S. throughthe year. I enjoyed listening to their stories and learning their perspectives towards the world
including COVID-19, human rights, and political situations. I also liked traveling, hiking, birding, andgoing to theaters and museums to learn all about cultures and natures.

Graduate Study

U of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
American Literature
Overcome the divide-border crossing nature of Let Us Now Praise Famous Men

ARIYOSHI Hirofumi
Ariyoshi Translation
OfficeEvery time I visit a state for the first time, I pull up my car at the first Love’s store on the Interstate to
get a magnet in the shape of the state. My refrigerator has Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Tennessee, and Arkansas at present. I want to see the overall picture of the United States on the day
I finish my program.

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Graduate Study

U of Delaware
Linguistics, Theory
The theory of argument structure in generative syntax and its verification with experiments

ASAMI Daiki
Tohoku U

I'm hoping to learn not only about the US but also about other countries here at University of
Delaware. My department, Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science, has students fromdifferent backgrounds like India, China, Nigeria, Spain, and Turkey. I wish we can enjoy talking about
our own culture.
U of Hawaii, Manoa
American Studies
Comparative study of LGBTQ youths in the U.S. and Japan

BABA Yu

Besides studying for classes and research projects, I love going to the gorgeous beaches. I enjoy
surfing, exploring different hiking spots, and cooking dinner with my friends from various countries.
A new cuisine my friend made, which is my new favorite, is Venezuelan vegan “arepa.”

Tsuda UHarvard U
Master in Public Administration
Expanding social impact by implementing role-model education across JapanHIGUCHI Aki
Selan Inc.

Studying at Kennedy School has been one of the most transformational experiences in my life meeting many inspirational cohorts, harnessing massive academic resources, and melting in thecity of Cambridge/Boston - The Fulbright Program has definitely been my dream come true. I am so
grateful for the opportunity and network it provided and it has to offer for future batches!
Stanford U
Corporation Law
The impact of Common Ownership on market competition and the necessity for its regulation

IWASAKI Takuma
Nishimura & Asahi

Thanks to the Fulbright Scholarship, I enjoyed cultural interactions with domestic students, andobserving my daughter’s growth through events was impressive to me. Watching Super Bowl 2022with my friends and her was the most “American” thing to do. I look forward to talking with her inthe future about our stay in the U.S. in 2021-2022!

Stanford U
International Law & Organizations
State sovereignty and jurisdiction with regard to trans-border cyber investigations

WAKO Marie

Nishimura & Asahi

Stanford Law School takes an unique interdisciplinary and empirical approach to law, and being
exposed to such perspectives was an eye opening experience. With a small student body, we wereable to build a strong connection. The Japanese festival hosted by us, Japanese LL.M.s, were a huge
hit! I personally contributed by dressing people up in yukata and was pleasantly surprised to learn
that yukatas are somehow universally flattering to wear!
Hult Int'l Business Sch.
Business Management & Administration
Determinants of charitable giving for individual donors in the US

MAEDA Eri

API Global Advisory Co., Ltd.

I like to broaden my network and strengthen my relationship to bridge cultures of the US and Japanin terms of academics, corporates and non-profits. Boston is the historical location where I canappreciate music and arts. I am seeing a great possibility of increasing networks not only my school
but throughout the community. Also I like trying out restaurants from different parts of the world.

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Graduate Study

Stanford U
Business Management & Administration
Redesigning corporate organizations and cultures to accelerate digital transformation in JapanMIKI Yuta

SAP Japan Co., Ltd

It has been a wonderful journey at Stanford since I came here in September of 2021. I have truly
enjoyed the California weather and done a lot of outdoor activities such as golf and soccer. Stanford
is a magical place with many smart and aspiring students from all over the world. I have taken
advantage of this opportunity to meet and hang out with many classmates.
U of Pennsylvania
Business Management & Administration
Research on clean-tech startup ecosystem in the USMIZUKOSHI Taihei
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

I have been greatly enjoying my study at the Wharton School and time with my new friends fromall over the world. I participated in Semester in San Francisco, Wharton’s semester-long program tospend a semester in the Bay Area to learn about technology industry, which gave me opportunities
to network with venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. Apart from study, I recently visited Napa
Valley to enjoy great California wine with my classmates.
Georgetown U
Public Administration & Policy
Facilitating infrastructure through mitigation of capital shortage and enticing of private sector

NAKAYAMA Manami

Ernst & Young Transaction
Advisory Services Co., Ltd.

Living in Washington D.C. definitely broadened my perspectives in terms of career and personal
aspirations. The program made me get out of my comfort zone and exposed me to wonderful
opportunities. I appreciate Fulbright's support throughout the year and would like to enjoy the restof my stay in the U.S.!

Stanford U
Communications & Journalism
How to prevent information pollution: The role of the media in the digital era

NAKAYAMA Misato

Kroll International Inc.

Studying abroad during the pandemic was not that easy, but I have been creative to maximize myexperiences with my cohorts/friends. I truly appreciate how we have taken care of each other andcheer up together. During my study breaks, I enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hiking, beachvolleyball, pick-a-ball, and spike-ball.
Columbia U
Education
How to develop creativity and problem-solving skills in students and reform school

TAHARA Yusuke

Fudoka High School

New York City is one of the best places to communicate with diverse people and learn new culture. I
visited schools to have cutting-edge educational practices. Also, I went to a musical theater to have
exposure to a different culture. These wonderful experiences offered me numerous insights andperspectives, which has empowered me to contribute to Fulbright network!

Harvard U and Massachusetts Inst of Technology
Public Administration in International Development, Business Administration
Identifying an effective approach for infectious disease management in developing countries

TAKAGI (UEKI) Kyoko
Bain & Co.

Every moment at Harvard and MIT has been exciting, challenging, and fruitful. Studying in the U.S.
with the world’s brightest minds has been my childhood dream, which I would not have been able
to achieve without the support of the Fulbright Program. I am grateful for the opportunity and honorthat the program has provided, and I hope to make full use of my remaining time here in the U.S.

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Graduate Study

Syracuse U
Journalism
To find an efficient way to combine a credible journalistic view with digital tool to deliver news

TAKAGUCHI Asako
Kyodo News

The most significant and unforgettable deliverable I received in the US was all the friends I met. I
encountered people from more than 100 nationalities both on and outside the campus. We shared
our views, valued our differences, and enjoyed the ups and downs of life together. I learned muchfrom them and loved being in such a diverse community. I know that this circle of connection willgrow no matter where we will be, and it is the gem I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Emory U
Public Health & Community Health
The ways to motivate older patients for their continuous treatment with a health education approach

TAKEUCHI Sho

I am looking forward to enjoying beautiful nature in the United States. Huge mountains and deserts,
beautiful rivers and beaches… Every scenery is lovely in national parks! And also, I am excited tohave various cuisines, from South cuisines to worldwide meals!

Kansai Medical U

UC Santa Cruz
Linguistics, Theory
Expanding social impact by implementing role-model education across Japan

TAMURA Jun

Because I’m a big fan of baseball and from the Tohoku region, I’d like to watch MLB games in which
Ohtani Shohei plays. I’d also like to visit several famous ballparks like Safeco field in Seattle andFenway park in Boston.

Tohoku U

Harvard U
Urban & Regional Planning
Development management enabling sound urbanization in developing countries

TORIUMI Yoji

Japan International
Cooperation Agency / JICA

Boston is famous for accommodating theaters and stadiums and offering a variety of arts andamusements, but, unfortunately, I have not been able to save time to visit and enjoy theseamusements so far. Until I leave the City of Boston, I would like to see live performances, such as
Boston Symphony Orchestra and Major League Baseball games, and enjoy the vibes there.

Columbia U
Education
Transform social emotional learning (SEL) in the United States into Japanese elementary schools

YAMAMOTO Akane

Fukuoka Municipal Koryo
Elementary School

I have enjoyed New York City's great entertainment, including Broadway shows, operas, andorchestras. I am grateful to the Fulbright Program for letting me have the opportunity to meet the
fellow Fulbrighters from all over the world with whom I always discuss our perspectives through art
and culture. For more inspiration for my life and future research, I would like to visit more theaters,
museums, and national parks!
Texas A&M U
Comparative Politics
International constraints and instability of party system

YAMATANI Masateru
Osaka U

Aside from academic studies, I am enjoying spending time with my cohort members playing sports
and drinking beers and wines together. Cohort Thanksgiving dinner was especially fun and wasa great opportunity to experience American culture. Since one of my hobbies is to play guitar, I
intend to travel a lot and visit local guitar stores in the remaining years and hopefully acquire a nice
American-made boutique guitar.

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 14 | ANNUAL REPORTIntroduction of the FY2021-22 Japanese Grantees
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA)

Carleton Coll, Northfield, MN
It has been a year of support from many people and it feels like there were only slight difficulties.
I learned a lot from the high quality classes at Carleton College, which will be very helpful for myfuture teaching career. I also hope to make the most of my teaching Japanese experience.

KOBAYASHI Keiko
U of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA
I appreciate the opportunity to expand my network and reacknowldge the importance of language

teaching. Unforgettable moments are collaborating with a class from a Japanese high school,
exploring Alaska, and getting lost in a cornn maze - these will surely stay in my heart forever. My
Fulbright journey has not ended yet. I am looking forward to helping my students in both Japan and

OZAKI Kota

the U.S. to further understand each other's culture and languages.

Aichi Pref. Chita Shoyo HS

Spelman Coll, Atlanta, GA
I truly enjoyed teaching at Spelman. Although my main job was to teach, I was always inspiredby my students and I loved that they always gave me a new perspective. I hope what I taught at
Spelman will inspire my students just like they did to me, and I was more than happy to help mystudents make great changes in the world.

TARUI Yasumin

Temple U Japan Campus

U of Montana, Missoula, MT
Spending time here in Montana was such a fulfilling moment for me with kind people. Lots ofchallenges, but great unforgettable experiences. I learned American culture, various forms of diversity,and ways of thinking through teaching Japanese. I enjoyed traveling several states in the US.

YOSHIMURA Miyoko
Kawaijuku Educational
Inst.

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Activity Highlights / EducationUSA / Special Exchange Projects
Japanese Program
Online Pre-Departure Orientations for 2021 Grantees

On June 9, 2021, online Pre-Departure Orientations for departing 2021 Japanese Fulbright grantees were held. During theorientation, grantees had the opportunity to meet one another,and were briefed regarding grant and administrative matters.
Recently returned alumni joined the orientation to share theirexperiences with the new grantees.

2022-23 Japanese Grantee Selection

The documentary screening process started in September, andselection interviews were conducted online for approximately one
month from mid-October. A total of 11 interview panels divided byacademic discipline, including an FLTA panel, were formulated.

Briefing Sessions for 2022 Japanese Principal candidates

Online briefing sessions for the principal candidates for the FY202223 Japanese Fulbright grants were held on January 12, 2022. The

candidates gave self-introductions and were briefed on the departure process for the U.S. as Fulbright grantees.

2023-24 Japanese Fulbright Grant Competition

Applications for the 2023 Fulbright competition, grant categories for “Research”,“Journalist”, “Dissertation Research” and“Graduate Study”, started on April 1 andended on May 31, 2022. The competition
announcement was widely publicizedby Fulbright Japan’s social media, email
to alumni and professional groups, press
release, and direct mailings to universities nationwide. The application season
for the 2023 Fulbright Foreign Language
Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program started in June and ended on
August 31, 2022.

American Program
International Education Administrator (IEA) Seminar

Online pre-departure orientation for the FY2020 American IEA Seminar
was held on May 31, 2022, and the 7 IEA participants arrived in Japan
to begin their group seminar program on June 12, 2022, which they
had waited for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This 2-weekprogram consisted of visiting with government officials, various educational institutions in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Hiroshima, and cultural sites.

Online Orientations for American Grantees

6 online group orientations for newly arrived/arriving American
grantees were held between September 8 and September 16, 2021.

Newly arrived American grantees participated in the online sessions
during a 15-night self-isolation at a designated hotel, and othergrantees participated from the U.S. The orientation programs included topics from teaching/studying and living in Japan to make themost of their Fulbright experiences.

Mid-Year Conference and Post-Arrival Orientation for Visiting Lecturers

The mid-year conference for 2 visiting lecturers was held online on
March 28, 2022 in conjunction with a post-arrival orientation for the
newly arrived 4 visiting lecturers. The 2 lecturers who arrived in fall2021 served as resource persons for the new lecturers.

Mid-Year Conference for Fulbright Fellows

The mid-year conference was held online on March 29, 2022 for 4
Fulbright Fellows. Due to the pandemic, the arrival of 2 Fulbright
Fellows had been postponed from Fall 2021 to Spring 2022. The 2
delayed-arrival Fulbright Fellows participated from the U.S.

EducationUSA
EducationUSA is a global network run by the U.S. State Department, comprising of advising centers that officially promote study abroadin the U.S. and provide information on U.S. higher education.
These activities include providing reference materials, social media, college fairs, seminars, and individual advising, as well as support for
U.S. institutions seeking to attract foreign students.
Prior to the establishment of EducationUSA, the Fulbright commission in Japan had already been providing the Japanese public witheducational information and advising services regarding U.S. higher education.
Since 2016, two JUSEC staff members have been working with the U.S. Embassy Tokyo to implement the EducationUSA program inJapan.
Due to COVID-19 pandemic conditions, the EducationUSA activities and services were mostly virtual throughout Fiscal Year 2021-22.

Special Exchange Projects

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Teacher Exchange Program during FY2021 was postponed.

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70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Japan
WebsiteA special website, "Framing Our Future," was lauched to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Japan in March 2022.
It includes a brief history of Fulbright Japan and congratulatory messages from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education,

Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the U.S. Embassy Tokyo.

https://www.fulbright70.jp/

https:www.fulbright70.jp/we-index

The website also features interviews in Japanese of three Fulbright alumni, Professor Kariya Takehiko, Ms. Kato Michiko, and Mr. Ota Masakatsu.
"You only live once, so it is important how much risk you are willing to take and what adventures you
are ready to experience while you can when young."
Professor KARIYA Takehiko
University of Oxford

Graduate Study Program in 1984

Earned Ph.D. in Sociology at Northwestern University"My study abroad experience of interacting with different cultures and ways of working has reallyhelped me when working with a diversity of people at a global organization."

Ms . KATO MichikoPrincipal, Woven Capital

Graduate Study Program in 2014

Earned MBA at Harvard Business School"Being curious is essential to fully living our lives. The most exciting thing in life is connecting withother people. Going abroad and interacting with people from different backgrounds will change

your life perspective. I hope you will make your life enjoyable by studying abroad!"
Mr . OTA Masakatsu

Senior Feature and Editorial Writer, Kyodo News Service
Journalist Program in 1999

Studied at the University of Maryland
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70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Japan
Ceremony

On July 1, 2022, a commemorative ceremony was held at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, with the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor andthe Empress. Only limited number of guests were invited due to COVID-19 pandemic precautions.

His Majesty the Emperor of Japan gave remarks stating the significance of having study abroad experience during one’s youth. His Majesty

the Emperor stated, “Studying abroad, especially in your youth, is a precious and valuable experience. For myself and the Empress, it was animportant opportunity not only to have first-hand experience of learning society and culture of the host country, but also to deepen exchanges

with other international students and reflect on our own country. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the program had been suspended
including travels between the two countries; however, more recently, suchtravels have resumed. It is my hope that students and scholars from Japan andthe U.S. will pursue further knowledge in the fields of specialty while learning

history, society and culture of the other country, advancing exchanges andacquiring varied and invaluable experiences by studying abroad. In closing,
I sincerely hope that the Fulbright Program will continue to develop andfurther deepen mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the
U.S., thereby contribute to world peace and development.”

Remarks by the President Iino Masako from the Fulbright Alumni
Association of Japan (Photo credit: U.S. Embassy)

Source: The Imperial Household Agency website(https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/page/okotoba/detail/90#380)

There were also congratulatory remarks from Mr. Mori Takeo, Vice-Ministerfor Foreign Affairs; Mr. Raymond Greene, Chargé d'Affaires, Embassy of theUnited States of America; Ms. Okamura Naoko, Assistant Minister, Director-

General for International Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology; and Ms. Iino Masako, President, Fulbright Alumni
Association of Japan.

The archived video is available at: https://bit.ly/3CqA096
Remarks by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan (Photo credit: U.S.
Embassy)

Online Speaking Event

On September 17, 2022, an online speaking event featuring a panel of three distinguished alumni, Professor Fujiwara Kiichi, Professor

Akatsu Haruko, and Mr. Fujiwara Ken, was held at the University of Tokyo and live-streamed via Zoom and YouTube, under the theme,"Framing Our Future - The Enduring Value of International Educational Exchange Programs in the Age of Globalization, Digitalization, andPandemics.” The speakers shared their Fulbright experiences, responded to questions from viewers, and encouraged future leaders toapply for the Fulbright Program.

The archived video is available at: https://bit.ly/3EGDtmY

From left to right: Professor Yamabe Eriko (moderator), Professor Fujiwara
Kiichi, Professor Akatsu Haruko, Mr. Fujiwara Ken

President Iino Masako of Fulbright Alumni Association of Japan giving aconcluding speech

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 18 | ANNUAL REPORTFinancial Reports
THE JAPAN-UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL COMMISSIONSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
June 30, 2022

THE JAPAN-UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL COMMISSIONSTATEMENT OF ACTIVITIESYears ended June 30, 2022

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

Cash and cash equivalents

713,866

Contributions receivable

1,450

		

Contributions from governments

Prepaid rent expenses

23,018		Contributions from JUSEEPF

Other current assets

6,451

		

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

Property and equipment

13,260		Contributions from Mr. Baker

758,046		Contributions from Mr. Jameson5		Contributions from Mr. Mikitani

30,000		

Total Assets

Liabilities:

Revenues and gains 558,228
1,450
(200)

		

Contributions from Mr. Miwa

5,000

Grants payable in future years

43,823

		Contributions from airlines

9,168

Deferred revenue

125,053		Interest income

Other current liabilities

21,814		Foreign exchange gains, net

46,400134,769		

Others			

26,962

325,459

			

Accrued employee retirement benefits		

Total Liabilities

Total revenues and gains

1677,016

Expenses Net Assets:

		The Program Operation Fund

407,215The JUSEEPF Program Operation Fund
The Japan-U.S. Educational Exchange Program Fund

Grant Programs:			

Grants to Americans

-

				

International education administrators

4,029

25,370				

Researchers

29,910

The Baker Fund

-

				

Lecturers / Researchers

36,093The Jameson Fund

-

				

Graduate research fellows

49,264

Mikitani Memorial Grant

-

				

Fulbright fellows

12,809Miwa Grant

-

				

Prior year adjustments(8,306)

		Total Net Assets

432,586						
					Total Liabilities and Net Assets

758,046

The accompanying financial statements of the Japan-United States
Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan), as of June 30, 2022 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.

				

Researchers				Journalists

				

Graduate students				Foreign language teaching assistant				

Prior year adjustments						
		123,800

Grants to Japanese
25,6983,884
176,290
3,389
1,591
210,853

The Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Programs

			Program cost in Japan			Other expenses						

10,041
10
10,051

Non-Grant Programs		

Grant related costs for Americans

777

		

Grant related costs for Japanese

2,044

		

Educational Advising Services

28,334

		Public relations activities

3,099						
Administrative expenses
			

Total expenses

34,256
182,703561,666

Increase (decrease) in unrestricted net assets

115,349

Net assets at beginning of year

317,236

Net assets at end of year

432,586

FULBRIGHT JAPAN | 19 | ANNUAL REPORTJapan-U.S. Educational Commission(Fulbright Japan)
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