Mission

Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA is a non-partisan 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to deepening the understanding of and strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Japan for the benefit of a free and open international community. Its activities mainly focus on security and diplomacy, through exchanges, dialogue, analysis, publications, and networking. (Learn more)

Board of Directors

Board Members

Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, Chairman of the Board
President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA

Ms. Junko Chano
Executive Director (Program), Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan

Mr. Ichiro Kabasawa
Executive Director, Nippon Foundation

Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano (Ret.)
The 5th Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces

Mr. Akinori Sugai, Treasurer
Executive Director (General Affairs), Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan

Dr. Atsushi Sunami
President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan

Ms. Shanti Shoji, Secretary (non-board member)
Director of Programs, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA

Honorary Advisors

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa
Chairman, Nippon Foundation