Dear Friends,
Please join us in celebrating the memorable moments of 2012. In looking back over the past twelve months,
we are struck by the true power of people in U.S.-Japan relations. From the members of the Seattle Host
Committee who so warmly welcomed the Annual Conference to the Pacific Northwest to the Council
Members that traveled great distances to support TOMODACHI programs, we encountered so many
individuals dedicated to our mission of building people-to-people ties.
Thanks to the hard work of our leadership in Japan and staff, we were able to establish USJC (Japan) andacquire non-profit status and tax deductibility for donors in Japan. Few non-profits in Japan have achieved
this distinction and we are grateful to the Japan Board Members and our many advisors in Japan. This newentity, along with USJC (US) and the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, administers the TOMODACHI Initiative, which
continues to grow and expand at exponential rates.
Throughout the year, we solidified several of our core values, which are described in this report. First, wediscovered the importance of successfully integrating the business, government and civil society sectors andaim to continue this effort in 2013 through our various programs and initiatives. We also shifted our focus toinvesting in the next generation of leaders on both sides of the Pacific. Today’s students and young
professionals are the future, and as an organization deeply committed to strong U.S.-Japan relations, we must
nurture their global interests and support their aspirations. Finally, we continue to place high value oninnovative collaboration and seek new and diverse partnerships throughout the year.
We gained so much in 2012, but we also suffered the tremendous loss of a true champion of U.S.-Japan
relations and the dearest of friends. We will honor the memory of Senator Daniel K. Inouye by continuing on
our mission and supporting many projects that were close to his heart, including legislative exchange withJapan, supporting up-and-coming Japanese American leaders and building meaningful relationships acrossborders. The outpouring of support from the community and friends was most heartwarming and we deeply
appreciate your condolences.
Our progress in 2012 would not have been possible without the support of our Board of Directors, Board of
Councilors, generous sponsors, staff and our talented and driven Council Members. Thank you for yourongoing support, partnership and friendship.
The report that follows summarizes our major efforts from the past year. For
complete details about all of our programs, initiatives and events, please visit
the U.S.-Japan Council website. Here, you will also find a list of our Council
Members, Friends of the Council and Associate Members. Our audited financials
are available upon request and will be posted online.
We look forward to your continued engagement in 2013 and hope to host you
at our Symposium in Tokyo in May and our Annual Conference inWashington, DC in October.
Sincere Regards,

Irene Hirano Inouye, President

Thomas Iino, Chairman of the Board

The U.S.-Japan Council is a 501(c) 3 non-profit educational organization that strengthens U.S.-Japan relations bybringing together diverse leadership, engaging stakeholders and exploring issues that benefit communities,businesses and government entities on both sides of the Pacific. The Council promotes people-to-people

relations as crucial to a strong U.S.-Japan relationship.
Recognizing the catalytic role that Japanese Americans play in U.S.-Japan relations, the Council cultivatesa national network of Japanese American leaders known as Council Members. The U.S.-Japan Council collaborates
with other organizations and institutions to develop programs that allow Council Members to engage with their
Japanese counterparts and leaders in the United States.
USJC was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Washington, DC with a regional office in Los Angeles, CA.
In 2012, the U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) was created to support the administration of the TOMODACHI
Initiative. The U.S.-Japan Council (Japan) maintains offices in Tokyo, Japan.

“[USJC] is a leader in expanding the interconnectedness between
our communities and across generations that will further
strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship way into the future.”— Japanese Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae
The Council is dedicated toinvesting in the next generation.
Through the Emerging Leaders
Program and the TOMODACHI
Initiative, USJC nurtures thequalities of leadership andentrepreneurism in young people
from the United States and Japanand motivates them to pursue
further activities that promote“As we trade more with each other and invest more, it’s naturalthat we will continue to deepen our person-to-person ties, which
are crucial when either the United States or Japan suffers an
unexpected disaster as we all saw on March 11th, 2011.
Organizations, like the U.S.-Japan Council, that contribute tobuilding these ties, are a great service to this country.”— Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca M. Blank“After receiving all of the Japanese American Leadership
Delegations, I think this organization [USJC] will create a better
understanding between our two countries. We need a very strong
friend now. I hope the Japanese American community will workwith us to help bring change.” — Parliamentarian Taro Kono

“Students facing adversity have enormous potential to fly higher
when opportunities are provided. We need to support suchopportunities, not just because the students will benefit, but
because society needs these budding leaders for generations tocome. It is imperative for us to understand the importance ofinvesting in the TOMODACHI Generation.” — BEYOND
Tomorrow Executive Director Minami Tsubouchi

The 2012 U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference: Power of One,
Impact of Many convened leaders from the United States and Japan to
discover the power of people in U.S.-Japan relations on Oct.
5th. The conference reinforced the importance of engaging one’s
networks and building people-to-people connections.

2012 keynote speakers with USJC
President Irene Hirano Inouye and
USJC Chairman Thomas Iino

USJC Vice Chair Henry Ota
greets Japanese American chalkartist Ms. Dana Tanamachi

The conference was held in Seattle, WA, recognizing the PacificNorthwest’s long-standing economic, social and cultural ties to Japan,
as well as its vibrant Japanese American community. Seattle is home
to many entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders, which madeit the perfect location to explore innovative collaboration.



Dr. Rebecca Blank, Acting Secretary, U.S. Department ofCommerce



Mr. Raymond Conner, President & CEO, Boeing Commercial
AirplanesMr. Takeshi Niinami, President & CEO of Lawson, Inc.



Mr. Taro Kono, House of Representatives, Japanese Diet

Mr. Junichi Ihara, Director-General, North American Affairs
Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Ms. Phyllis Campbell, Chairman, Pacific Northwest Region,
JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Attendance: 375 total attendees (58% increase from 2011);
125 Council Members (38% increase from 2011)

USJC Board Member Ernest Higa
congratulates TOMODACHI
Tohoku Challenge Winner
NanoMist Technologies

Topics: Biomedical/Healthcare, Economic Collaboration, Education,
Entrepreneurship, Marine Debris: Opportunities for Collaboration,
Mental Health, New Technology and the NPO/NGO Sector
Media Coverage Included: The Seattle Times, Bloomberg, KING TV,
KIRO TV, KOMO AM/FM, Fuji TV, NHK, Kyodo News, the North
American Post, Junglecity.com and freelancers
TOMODACHI Tohoku Challenge (TTC): TTC finalists presented in
front of judges and conference attendees before the winner of thebusiness plan competition was announced at lunch. TTC sought torevitalize the Tohoku region through entrepreneurship.

Local musicians entertain
participants throughout theconference

Annual Members Meeting: The public symposium was followed by
the Annual Members Meeting held on Saturday, Oct. 6th. Council
Members and invited guests networked and participated in Strategic
Working Group sessions.

Two U.S.-Japan Council signature programs are specifically dedicated to empowering Japanese Americans —the JapaneseAmerican Leadership Delegation Program, now in its 12th year, as well as the Emerging Leaders Program, now in its 3rdyear.

In March, ten Japanese American leaders traveled to Japan to meet with
top officials and community leaders to further develop the U.S.-Japan
relationship. For the first time in program history, the delegation visited
Tohoku to show support for the region devastated by the Great East
Japan Earthquake and learn from those living there. The delegation also
visited Tokyo for a variety of exchanges.
JALD empowers Japanese Americans by providing unparalleledaccess to Japanese leaders in all sectors of society and by creating
opportunities to build lasting people-to-people ties. Program alumni
remain engaged in U.S.-Japan relations through U.S.-Japan Council
activities and staying connected with Japanese consulates.
JALD is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan andorganized by the U.S.-Japan Council.
Top: 2012 Delegate Paul Watanabe addresses Japanese social entrepreneurs
Bottom: The 2012 delegates and Ms. Irene Hirano Inouye with Foreign
Minister Koichiro Gemba

ELP is an interactive, educational program that encourages the next
generation of Japanese American leaders to act as first movers,
innovators and entrepreneurs in their professional fields. The 2012program brought 13 Japanese American young professionals to Seattle toparticipate in the Annual Conference. They were joined by ten alumni ofthe program. Together they participated in an orientation andleadership development training. Emerging Leaders werepaired with Council Member mentors. ELP is generously supported by
ITO EN (North America) Inc. and the Island Insurance Foundation.
“If the sponsors could have seen the ELP dinner, I think it would have been veryclear how successful and effective the leadership session was. I felt quite lucky tobe among so many peers who share the same energy. We have a sense ofcommonality, even with our differences. This, I think, is the very crux of the
U.S.-Japan Council.“ — 2012 Emerging Leader Amy Yeung
Top: Emerging Leader Ryu Goto Serenades Annual Members Meeting
Attendees
Bottom: Emerging Leader Gabrielle Nomura with her mentor, Ms. Lori
Matsukawa

The U.S.-Japan Council holds Council Member- driven
regional programs throughout the year to provide
opportunities for the Japanese and Japanese American
communities to come together to network socially andprofessionally.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State James Zumwalt
speaks in Los Angeles to celebrate the 20th
anniversary of the UCLA Paul I. and Hisako
Terasaki Center

New York networking reception withspecial guest George Takei. The event,co-hosted by Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ,featured a preview of the musical Allegiance.

Chef and Author Debra Samuels opened her heartand her recipe book through an interactive programin Washington, DC, which welcomedCouncil Members and friends to learn the art ofobento.

Chicago regional networking reception.

San Francisco regional networking
reception.

The U.S.-Japan Council community in Tokyobid farewell to Mr. Glen S. Fukushima upon his
departure back to the United States.

In 2012, the U.S.-Japan Council extended its reach to new topic areas
including nuclear power in post-March 11th Japan and the U.S.-Japansecurity alliance in the context of new political leadership in the UnitedStates and across Asia.

Dec. 3rd — Washington, DC

Dr. Kathleen Hicks, Principal Deputy Under Secretary for
Policy, U.S. Department of DefenseAdmiral Samuel L. Locklear, Commander, U.S. PacificCommand

Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae, Japanese Ambassador to theUnited States“Only seven decades ago we were at war

The Council promotes people-to-people
relationships as crucial to a strong U.S.Japan relationship. USJC programs andevents bring together diverse leaders withthe hope that new connections will be
sparked and old connections will bereignited.
This extends to the security sector, in which
enduring and meaningful personal
relationships can help sustain the U.S.Japan security alliance.

Oct. 16th — Washington, DC

with each other. Today, we train together,
we come to each other’s aid, we understandeach other, we believe in each other and weshare the same values of peace, justice,empathy, order, liberty and freedom.”— Admiral Samuel L. Locklear
The strategic pivot to the Asia Pacific region provided the context
for the remarks of all three speakers at the briefing on December
3rd. Ambassador Sasae described his priorities, including
assuring that the U.S.-Japan relationship remains an essential
stabilizing power in the region. The implications of the 2012
Defense Strategic Guidance were outlined by Dr. Hicks. She
emphasized that Japan holds America’s most significant
expeditionary capabilities, which are critical to our ability torespond to any crisis. Finally, Admiral Locklear provided a macro
perspective on the U.S.-Japan defense relationship, describing it
as the cornerstone of the U.S. security posture in Asia.
The briefing was followed by a
networking reception featuring
remarks by Deputy Secretary ofState Thomas Nides, seen here,with Ms. Irene Hirano Inouye,
Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae,
Mr. Glen S. Fukushima andAmbassador Ira Shapiro.

Dr. Charles Ferguson, U.S.-Japan Nuclear
Working Group; Ms. Meredith Miller, National
Bureau of Asian Research; and Dr. Kiyoshi
Kurokawa, Fukushima Nuclear Accident
Independent Investigation Commission
The discussion centered on the Diet ofJapan’s Fukushima Nuclear Accident
Independent Investigation Commission’s(NAIIC) recent report. The report is thefirst independent commission chartered by
the Diet in the history of Japan. During thebriefing, organized by the Congressional
Study Group on Japan, National Bureau of
Asian Research and USJC, Dr. Kurokawa
stressed the importance of transparency,
accountability, emergency preparedness,and the de-coupling of industry from
regulators.

The U.S.-Japan Council operates
in all sectors of society and values
the integration of sectors throughits programs and initiatives.
This chart demonstrates theCouncil’s efforts to bring thebusiness, government and nonprofit sectors together.
Additionally, the Council
manages three year-roundinitiatives: Legislative
Networking, BusinessNetworking and NPO/NGO
Support. These initiatives allow
the Council to dedicate resources
to diversifying U.S.-Japan
relations.

*Strategic Working Groups are Council Member-driven topical task
forces that convene at the Annual Conference and throughout the year.
Japanese NPO Leader Minami Tsubouchi,
BEYOND Tomorrow, serves on a panel atthe 2012 Annual Conference

USJC Senior Vice President Kaz Maniwa
and Parliamentary Vice Minister of
Foreign Affairs Shuji Kira with adelegation of Council Members visiting
Japan to receive updates from Japanese
NPO leaders and determine next steps



The Council supports capacity-building and leadershiptraining for the growing civil society sector in Japan thatwas forever changed after the Great East Japan Earthquake.

In 2011 and 2012, Japanese non-profit leaders were invited
to participate in the U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference
and Annual Members Meeting to network with their U.S.
counterparts.

The U.S.-Japan Council collaborated with numerous
Japanese organizations in executing the TOMODACHI
Initiative and U.S.-Japan Council Earthquake Relief Fund.

The U.S.-Japan Council Legislative Networking Initiative seeks to facilitate conversation and exchange between
elected officials in the United States and Japan at the state, local and national levels; connect Japanese Americans
and elected officials for dialogue and exchange; provide elected officials with educational opportunities andresources; and unite organizations in their legislative exchange efforts. The Legislative Networking
Initiative is supported by the Terasaki Family Foundation.

NETWORK: Congressional leaders joined the U.S.-Japan Council for asummer reception in the Capitol Building. Council Members andcorporate supporters met and engaged with members of Congressincluding Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senator Dick Lugar and
Senator John Kerry. Seen here: Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Ms. Irene
Hirano Inouye, Senator Mark Begich, Senator Tom Harkin, Senator Jay
Rockefeller IV and Ms. Ruth Harkin.

COLLABORATE: The U.S.-Japan Council convened governors from
Hawaii and the Japanese prefectures of Hiroshima, Shizuoka and Sagain August to discuss regional economic collaboration in the areas ofclean energy, tourism and educational exchange. The meeting was
followed by the signing of Memorandums of Understanding between
the governments of Hawaii and each Japanese prefecture, creating
connections beyond Tokyo and Washington, DC. Seen here: Hawaii
Governor Neil Abercrombie and Shizuoka Governor Heita Kawakatsu.
UNITE: The U.S.-Japan Council co-organized two legislative exchange
summits with the Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational
Interchange in 2012. The summits promoted collaboration amongorganizations engaged in U.S.-Japan legislative exchange to maximize
impact and minimize duplication. Topics included exploring
opportunities to educate both U.S. and Japanese elected officials about
issues pertinent to the bilateral relationship.

The U.S.-Japan Council brings together Japanese and Japanese American business executives to develop
long-term, mutually beneficial relationships locally, nationally and internationally to maintain and strengthen
U.S.-Japan relations. The U.S.-Japan Council cultivates regional networking among JapaneseAmericans and Japanese business associations including: The Japan Business Association of Southern California,
the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California and the Japanese Commerce Association of
Washington, DC. The Business Networking Initiative also expands to New York, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San
Francisco, Hawaii and Japan. At the 2012 Annual Conference, Japanese and Japanese American participants ofregional initiatives convened nationally.

The U.S.-Japan Council collaborated with organizations, institutions, businesses,
government entities and individuals in 2012 to magnify its reach and impact.

Seen here (left): Council Member Charlie Allcock moderates a panel on
marine debris management at the Annual Conference. Mr. Allcock served as a

In 2012, the Council bid
farewell to Ambassador Ichiro
Fujisaki, who actively
participated in U.S.-Japan
Council activities, supported
the TOMODACHI Initiativeand befriended JapaneseAmericans across the country.

key connector, linking various entities monitoring and managing
tsunami debris, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and nonprofit organizations. Approximately 1.5 million tons of debris from the March
11th tsunami are predicted to wash ashore. Seen here (right): Mr. Allcock’s
son is interviewed while participating in a beach clean-up project in Oregon.

In 2012, the USJC Entrepreneur Leadership Advisory
Board (UE-LAB), a select group of leading Japaneseand American entrepreneurs, investors and analysts,
was formed to support the TOMODACHI Tohoku
Challenge business plan competition. UE-LAB
Members collaborated to provide meaningful
opportunities as prizes, such as mentorship packages
under the leadership of Mr. Allen Miner, founder of
SunBridge Foundation and Mr. Jeffrey Char (seenhere), founder of J-Seed Ventures.

The Council also welcomed
Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae
to Washington, DC.
Seen here: Ambassador Sasae
speaks at a USJC event in oneof his first official speaking
engagements.
USJC looks forward toongoing collaboration with the
Embassy of Japan and theMinistry of Foreign Affairs in2013.

Over the past three years, the U.S.-Japan Council has established a role serving as a catalyst for collaboration, afacilitator and a hyper-connector in the arena of U.S.-Japan relations. The Council acts as a multiplier,contributing to other institutions’ programs and initiatives by adding value or bringing great visibility.
Through effective and diverse collaboration, the Council is able to create new dynamism in the
U.S.-Japan relationship.

The TOMODACHI Initiative, a public-private partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Japan, is a prime example ofwhat is possible when the business, government, non-profit, academic and entertainment sectors unite with ashared mission. TOMODACHI supports Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and invests inthe next generation of Japanese and Americans in ways that strengthen cultural and economic ties, anddeepen the friendship between the United States and Japan over the long-term.

Ambassador John V. Roosand Mr. Tadashi Yanai,
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Coca-Cola (Japan)

Lady Gaga

Mr. Yasuchika
Hasegawa, Takeda
Pharmaceutical
Company Ltd.

Mr. Peter Kelley,
National Associationof Japan-America
Societies

Council Member James Minamoto (far right) joins New York Yankees
star center fielder Curtis Granderson for the reopening of a baseballstadium in Ishinomaki that had been damaged after the Great East
Japan Earthquake. Thanks to donations from Major League Baseball,the Major League Baseball Players’ Association, the Japan Cultural
and Community Center of Northern California, the U.S.-Japan
Council Earthquake Relief Fund and TOMODACHI, the people of
Ishinomaki will again be able to enjoy the game of baseball that is so
loved in both Japan and the United States.

Upon their return to Japan, six students from the TOMODACHISOFTBANK Leadership Program at UC Berkeley talked about theirexperiences and how they will apply what they learned to help theircommunities. They spoke in Tokyo at the Apple Store, Ginza. The 301
program participants received iPads and training prior to departing for
California.
TOMODACHI will provide a separate annual report. Moreinformation is also available at: www.usjapantomodachi.org.

Japanese Americans play a catalytic role in strengthening and diversifying U.S.-Japan relations. Recognizing
this unique position, the U.S.-Japan Council cultivates a national network of Japanese Americans known asCouncil Members and provides them with leadership opportunities to help shape U.S.-Japan relations. The
Council also maintains a growing list of Associate Members, young Japanese American professionals, in addition
to Friends of the Council, individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the mission of the organization.

Legislative Networking

Women in Leadership

Education

Clean Energy

NPO/NGO
Support

Entrepreneurship

Biomedical/Healthcare

The Council identifies areas with high potential for increased collaboration between the U.S. and Japan andcultivates Strategic Working Groups made up of Council Members, Associate Members and Friendsof the Council with relevant expertise and interest. The Strategic Working Groups create opportunities for
dialogue, convene with their counterparts in Japan and work to enact collaborative change.

Women in Leadership SWG

Council Member Bill Tsutsui Leads
the Education SWG

216 Council Members
35 Associate Members & 12 Friends of the Council

Signature Programs

Co-organized Programs

Collaborative and Supportive
Programs

Programs spearheaded by USJC
that differentiate the organizationand involve the greatest
contribution of resources

USJC contributes resources for
program implementation in
partnership with other entities

USJC acts as supporting organization

Examples:Examples:Examples:Annual Conference & Annual
Members Meeting

Business Networking Initiative

TOMODACHI Initiative

Japan Symposium (2011 &2013)

Annual Meeting of the Consuls
General & Japanese American
Leaders
Council Member Driven Activities:

Legislative Networking Initiative

Regional Programs- Membership and Networking
EventsJapanese American Leadership
Delegation- Strategic Working Groups
Emerging Leaders Program

Washington, DC Headquarters:
Irene Hirano Inouye, President

Laura Hayes, Communications Manager**Suzanne Basalla, Executive Vice President

Angela Aranda, Program Coordinator ^Saki Takasu, Development Director

Tim White, Communications & Programs

Ler Lee Tan, Finance & Administrative Manager Coordinator
Anna Cable, Program Manager**Yuri Maruyama, Administrative Assistant

San Francisco:**Kaz Maniwa, Senior Vice
President

Los Angeles:
Tokyo Offices:**Hiroyo Nonoyama, Director,
U.S. and Japan Programs

Laura Abbot, Executive Director,
TOMODACHI Initiative

Bryan Takeda, West Coast
Program Director ^**Rock Cheung, Communications &Outreach Manager ^**Allison Murata, Program andMembership Specialist
Candice Shikai, Administrative
Assistant ^** Joined in 2012
^ No longer with organization**Andrea Miller, Marketing andCommunications Assistant**Miori Oka, Program Manager**Setsuko Stanley, Administrative
ManagerMr. Thomas Iino, Chairman of the Board, U.S.-Japan Council& Chairman of the Board, Pacific Commerce Bank
Ms. Irene Hirano Inouye, President, U.S.-Japan Council
Mr. Colbert M. Matsumoto, Vice Chair, U.S.-Japan Council& Chairman & CEO, Island Insurance Company, Ltd.
Mr. Henry Y. Ota, Vice Chair, U.S.-Japan Council& Attorney at Law
Mr. Michael Hirai, Board Treasurer, U.S.-Japan Council& President & Chief Investment Officer, Bishop Street
Capital Management, Inc.
Ms. Susan Onuma, Secretary, U.S.-Japan Council& Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP

Ms. Phyllis Campbell makes closing remarks
at the 2012 Annual Conference in her
hometown of Seattle, WA.

Ms. Phyllis Campbell, Chair, JP Morgan Chase & Co.,
Pacific Northwest
Ms. Royanne K. Doi, Chief Legal Officer, The Prudential
Life Insurance Company, Ltd. in Japan & InternationalCounsel, Prudential Holdings of Japan
Ms. Tracey Doi, Group Vice President & Chief Financial
Officer, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.
Mr. Sho Dozono, President & CEO, Azumano Travel
Mr. Ernest M. Higa, Chairman & CEO, Higa Industries Co.,
Ltd.; Wendy’s Japan LLC; K.K. Higa Investments &Director, JC Comsa Corporation
Mr. Robert K. Ichikawa, Senior Partner, Kobayashi, Sugita& Goda, Honolulu, Hawaii

New York Board Members Gary Moriwaki
and Susan Onuma with the Honorable Taro
Kono at the 2012 Annual Conference

Mr. Frederick H. Katayama, Anchor, Reuters Insider,Thomson Reuters
Mr. Dayne Kono, Principal, Masuda, Funai, Eifert &Mitchell, Ltd.
Ms. Moni Miyashita, Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Co.
Ms. Susan Morita, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP
Mr. Gary Moriwaki, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
Professor Paul Niwa, Professor of Journalism, Emerson
College
Mr. Allen M. Okamoto, Owner-Broker, T. Okamoto & Co.
Mr. Wallace K. Tsuha, Chairman & CEO, Saturn
Electronics & Engineering, Inc.
Ms. Jan Yanehiro, President, Jan Yanehiro, Inc.
Mr. Paul Yonamine, General Manager, IBM Japan, Ltd.

Board Members Henry Ota, Paul Yonamine,
Allen Okamoto and Ernest Higa in Tokyo at
a TOMODACHI Initiative launch event.

Dr. Daniel Okimoto, Chairman, Ph.D., Director-Emeritus,
Shorenstein APARC; FSI Senior Fellow and Professor
Emeritus of Political Science, Stanford University
Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, Vice Chairman,
Vice-Chairman, Hill & Knowlton; Former Secretary, U.S.
Department of Transportation & U.S. Department ofCommerce
Mr. Masaaki Tanaka, Vice Chairman, Director & Deputy
President, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Mr. Masaaki Tanaka
and Mr. George
Takei at a reception
in New York hosted
by USJC and Bank ofTokyo Mitsubishi
UFJ.

Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator and
Senate President Pro Tempore, State of Hawaii
His Excellency Ryozo Kato, Commissioner, Nippon
Professional Baseball; Former Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States
Mr. Takashi Kawamura, Chairman, Hitachi, Ltd.
Honorable Yohei Kono, Former Speaker of the House ofRepresentatives of Japan
Honorable Doris Matsui, United States House ofRepresentatives, State of California
Honorable Walter Mondale, Former Vice President of theUnited States; Former Ambassador Extraordinary andPlenipotentiary of the United States to Japan
His Excellency Yoshio Okawara, Special Adviser,
Institute for International Policy Studies; Former
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to
the United States
Mr. John Onoda, Senior Consultant, Fleishman-Hillard
International Communications

Mr. Naoyuki Agawa, Vice-President, International
Collaboration, Keio University
Mr. George Aratani, Founder, Aratani Foundation
Honorable George Ariyoshi, Former Governor, State of
Hawaii
Honorable Howard Baker, Former Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to
Japan
Dr. Gerald Curtis, Burgess Professor of Political Science,
Columbia University
Honorable Thomas S. Foley, Former Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to
Japan
Mr. Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Fellow, Center for
American Progress
Honorable Colleen Hanabusa, United States House ofRepresentatives, State of Hawaii
Honorable Mazie Hirono, United States House ofRepresentatives, State of Hawaii
Honorable James Hodgson, Former Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States toJapan
Mr. Thomas W. Horton, Chairman & CEO, AMR
Corporation and American Airlines

His Excellency Kunihiko Saito, Former Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the UnitedStatesHis Excellency Motoatsu Sakurai, President, Japan Society;
Former Ambassador and Consul General of Japan in New
York
Honorable John Thomas Schieffer, Former Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to
Japan
Dr. Katsuhiko Shirai, Former President, Waseda
University
Mr. George Takei, Actor, Hosato Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Dennis Teranishi, Chair & CEO, Pacific International
Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR)
Dr. Paul Terasaki, Chairman, Terasaki Foundation
Dr. Richard Wood, Former President, Japan Society
Honorable Shotaro Yachi, Professor, Institution forJapan-US Studies, Waseda University and Keio University;
Former Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Mr. Roy Yamaguchi, Chef and Restaurateur, Roy’s
His Excellency Shunji Yanai, President and Judge,
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea; Former
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to
the United States

The U.S.-Japan Council appreciates the support of individuals, corporations and foundations whose generous contributions
allow the Council to continue promoting innovative collaboration between the U.S. and Japan. The Council relies on partners
and friends who share the vision of a strong bilateral relationship and a secure and prosperous Asia Pacific region. USJC isalways looking to grow and diversify its partners. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Ms. Saki Takasu,
Development Director, at stakasu@usjapancouncil.org.

Dr. Paul Terasaki with Senator
Daniel K. Inouye and Ms. Irene
Hirano Inouye in Los Angeles“The U.S.-Japan Council is a vital andeffective contributor to the importantwork of sustaining the close relationshipbetween the U.S. and Japan. There are
few international alliances that have as
much impact as the one between our two
countries and maintaining our close ties
should be a major priority. The Bank ofTokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ is committed toactively and enthusiastically supporting
the work of the Council.”— Mr. Katsumi Hatao, Chief Executive
Officer, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

Ms. Irene Hirano Inouye"The U.S.-Japan Council, under the leadership of Irene Hirano Inouye,
has become a leading voice in promoting U.S.-Japan strategic, economic
and cultural relations. Lockheed Martin is proud to support theimportant work USJC is undertaking to strengthen the partnership
between the U.S. and Japan on all levels." —Ms. Nancy Ziuzin Schlegel,
Vice President, Washington International Business Development,
Lockheed Martin Corporation

Mr. Raymond L. Conner, President &CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes,delivers a keynote speech at the 2012
Annual ConferenceMs. Phyllis Campbell
Ms. Royanne K. Doi

Ms. Tracey Doi

Mr. Ernest M. Higa
J.C.C. Fund of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New YorkMs. Moni Miyashita
Mr. Henry Y. Ota

Ms. Misao Shiratsuki

Mr. Wallace K. Tsuha

Mr. Michael K. Hirai
Kintetsu Enterprises Company of America

Mr. Wayne Aoki
Ms. Kathryn Bannai
Ms. Suzanne Basalla
Ms. Donna ColeMr. Sho Dozono
Ms. Atsuko FishFirst Hawaiian Bank
Mr. Mark Fukunaga
Mr. Douglas Goto
Mr. Warren Haruki
Dr. Barbara Hibino
Mr. James Higa
Ms. Patricia Holohan

Mr. Robert K. Ichikawa
Mr. William Ireton
Mr. Frederick H. Katayama
Mr. Russell Kawahara
Dr. Heita Kawakatsu
Mr. Dayne Kono
Mr. Eiichiro Kuwana
Ms. Yoko Makino
Mr. Colbert M. Matsumoto
Ms. Susan Morita
Mr. Gary Moriwaki
Mr. Satoru Murase
Mr. David Nishida“As the official airline of the
U.S.-Japan Council, we're
proud to stand shoulder-toshoulder with USJC inbringing our people andcultures together. The
Council continues to provide
an exceptional platform ofideas that has allowed
American Airlines to reaffirm
enduring relationships andfoster new friendships. In
close cooperation with ourglobal partner, Japan
Airlines, we're looking
forward to many more years
as an active supporter of theCouncil.”— Mr. Michael Wascom,
Managing Director,
Government & International
Affairs, American Airlines

Mr. Paul Yonamine

Mr. Thomas Iino
Port of Seattle

Mr. Paul Niwa
Mr. Gary Oda
Mr. Hiromitsu Ogawa
Ms. Fujie Ohata
Mr. Ronald Ohata
Mr. Allen M. Okamoto
Ms. Merle Okawara
Mr. Raymond Ono
Ms. Susan J. Onuma
Mr. Curt Otaguro
Mr. Alexander Prout
Amb. Motoatsu Sakurai
Mr. Scott Sato

Silicon Valley Community
Foundation
Dr. Catherine Stevens
Mr. Dennis Sugino
Mr. Kenta Takamori
Mr. Henry Takata
Mr. George Tanaka
Mr. Barry Taniguchi
Mr. Dennis Teranishi
Dr. Keith Terasaki
Ms. Jan Yanehiro
Ms. Tasha A. Yorozu

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USJC has awoken, inspired and mobilized Japanese Americans to realize their ability
to help Japan and the U.S. become stronger by broadening the friendship between the
countries of their heritage and citizenship. — Paul Niwa I joined USJC because it brings together
similar minded people who believe passionately that a strong and vibrant U.S.-Japan relationship requires careful nurturingof grassroots connections and who are willing to invest time, effort and money to ensure a robust people-to-people pipeline
between the two countries. As one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world, it is not hyperbole to suggestthat a dynamic and solid U.S.-Japan relationship is a requirement for regional and global stability. — Eiichiro Kuwana

USJC is the vehicle by which Japanese Americans make a difference in furthering therelations and collaboration between the people of their ethnic and patriotic
homelands to bring about peace and prosperity globally.— Paul Yonamine I believe in
USJC because it's a movement to advance dialogue between people of all backgrounds in strengthening relationships in the
United States and Japan. I joined the organization because it was time to see where I could make a difference and it wasn't
long before I realized even simple acts can make a world of difference. — Bill Imada USJC has helped me tomake personal connections with colleagues in Japan and across the United States. Asa journalist, there is nothing more important than direct conversations with people.
— Lori Matsukawa As the largest and third largest economies in the world, the relationship between the
United States and Japan is significant on a global basis economically, politically and socially and the USJC plays
a vital role to nurture this. I am in full support of their efforts and am trying to do my part to make a difference.
— Yumi Kuwana As a Japanese American, I know that my family's history has been

profoundly affected by U.S.-Japan relations. Rather than passively being affected,
USJC now provides a vehicle by which we can positively impact the relationship forthe betterment of both sides. Our interest is "win-win." — Floyd Shimomura Since I
joined USJC, I have made lifelong friends and learned of the incredible strength of character of our leaders, not least of which
through experiencing 3.11.11 live and real time, in Tokyo as a JALD delegate. I have been empowered to put my ideas into
practice in founding the TOMODACHI Tohoku Challenge. I look forward to "paying it forward" with generations of JA
leaders to come. — Kathryn Ibata-Arens USJC has allowed me to come to know amazing

accomplished leaders from the Japanese American community and across the ocean inJapan. The organization is building a strong foundation and network that will carryus through good times and bad times because it is built upon people-to-people
relationships. — Sandy Sakamoto USJC has enabled me and other Japanese Americans to have an ongoing
relationship with our local Consulate General. This provides opportunities for members to connect with Japanese diplomats
on a regular basis, allowing for a 'people-to-people' exchange of dialogue that provides better understanding of issues andconcerns of both Japanese and Americans from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and gives us access to citizen
participation in U.S.-Japan relations. — Donna Tsufura The work of USJC is important because it

deepens understanding and respect for each country and its people. — Akemi
Kurokawa USJC connects friends and family of shared blood from all walks of life, gathers resources and directs its
collective influence towards purposefully shaping a better tomorrow between the United States and Japan and the world
because of it. — Stephen Kagawa I joined USJC because this is my Genten (原点) to start firststeps as Nikkei Issei (日系一世) in the United States of America. — Masazumi
NakayamaSeptember 7, 1924—December 17, 2012

With the December 17th, 2012 passing of Senator Daniel K. Inouye, the U.S.-Japan relationship lost one of its
greatest champions. Senator Inouye was a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in World War II and went
on to represent the state of Hawaii for more than 50 years in Congress. He was the first Representative ofJapanese descent and, as Senate President Pro Tempore, became the highest-ranking Asian American public
servant in American History.
A long-time supporter of the U.S.-Japan relationship, Senator Inouye was instrumental in the founding of the
U.S.-Japan Council and was a featured speaker at events ranging from Annual Conferences to a reception in
Honolulu for Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda during the 2011 APEC meetings. He was also dedicated tolegislative exchange between Members of Congress and the Japanese Diet.
The U.S.-Japan Council bids Senator Inouye a fond aloha and remains dedicated to our shared mission of
fostering people-to-people relationships between our two countries.
“His commitment to our nation will never be
surpassed. His service in the Senate will be with thegreats of this body.” — Senate Majority Leader
Harry Reid

“He was more than an American hero. He was the leader and arole model for all of us in the Japanese American community. He
alone set the standard by which we in the JA community would
set our sights.” — USJC Board Member Sho Dozono