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CULCON and JUSFC Celebrate President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida’s Commitment to the Enduring U.S.-Japan Partnership

The U.S.-Japan Conference on Educational and Cultural Interchange (CULCON) and the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) celebrate President Biden’s and Prime Minister Kishida’s commitment to the strength and longevity of the U.S.-Japan partnership. During Prime Minister Kishida’s April 2024 state visit to Washington, D.C., the two leaders recommitted to people-to-people exchanges at the national and sub-national […]

Tragic Events in Japan

The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC)  extends our sincere condolences and support to the people of western Japan affected by the recent earthquake, and to those impacted by the airplane collision in Tokyo. Our deepest sympathies to all who are affected by these tragic events.

JUSFC Lapse Plan

The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) was established as an independent federal agency by Congress in 1975 (P.L. 94-118).  JUSFC administers a U.S. government trust fund that originated in connection with the return to the Japanese government of certain U.S. facilities in Okinawa and for postwar U.S. assistance to Japan.  As amended, it may also receive […]

Sixteen Accomplished U.S. Undergraduate Students Arrive in Japan for the Inaugural JUSFC Summer Institute Program

Washington, D.C., May 31, 2023: The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) announces the arrival in Japan of the first group of JUSFC Summer Institute students. The 2023 Summer Institute is a two-week intensive study experience in Japan that includes visits to Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Nara. This rich academic and cultural experience from May 24-June 9 […]

Paige Cottingham-Streater Receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

On November 4, 2022, Ambassador Tamaki Tsukada, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in the United States, conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon on JUSFC’s Executive Director Paige Cottingham-Streater. Ms. Cottingham-Streater received this Imperial award in recognition of her contributions to the promotion of people-to-people exchanges and mutual […]

Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission & U.S. CULCON Appoint New Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. September 7, 2022, the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the U.S. CULCON Panel are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Siegel, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, and Dr. Jolyon Baraka Thomas to serve as commissioners and panelists. Since its establishment, JUSFC has made a vital contribution to supporting the U.S.-Japan […]

Tragic Loss

The Japan-United States Friendship Commission extends its deepest sympathy to Mrs. Akie Abe and the people of Japan on the tragic loss of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. We will forever remember his dedication to public service and commitment to a strong and healthy U.S.-Japan partnership.

Government of Japan Announces Paige Cottingham-Streater to Receive Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

JUSFC is delighted to announce Paige Cottingham-Streater, Executive Director is among the foreign recipients of the Government of Japan’s 2022 Spring Imperial Decorations. Ms. Cottingham-Streater will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon in recognition of her longstanding contributions to the promotion of people-to-people exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan […]

U.S.-Japan Creative Artist Fellowship Program: Paused Until Further Notice

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting travel restrictions for travel to Japan, the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission-National Endowment for the Arts U.S.-Japan Creative Artist Program is paused until further notice. The Government of Japan has temporarily closed the country’s borders to non-residents and previously selected 2020 and 2021 Fellows are waiting to travel […]