The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) is continuing to prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our grantees, staff, Commissioners, visitors, and the public at large.  In consideration of safety, operational continuity for our mission-focused work, and guidance from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, JUSFC, CULCON, U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation and U.S. JET Alumni Association staff […]

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) is recommending current grantees temporarily pause all JUSFC-funded programs and meetings that involve travel to and from Japan. JUSFC prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of our grantees, staff, Commissioners, and visitors. We will continue to review safety and operational constraints on our programs. […]

The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving developments of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). In the interest of public health, JUSFC is taking all prudent and necessary steps to protect the well-being of staff, Commissioners, visitors, as well as our strategic and grantee partners, while continuing our mission work. JUSFC’s programs and meetings […]