Our 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.
Board of Directors
Board Members
Satohiro Akimoto, Chairman of the Board
President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA
Junko Chano
Executive Director (Program), Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan
Ichiro Kabasawa
Executive Director, Nippon Foundation
Ryoichi Oriki
Ret. Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Akinori Sugai, Treasurer
Executive Director (General Affairs), Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan
Atsushi Sunami
President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan
Shanti Shoji, Secretary (non-board member)
Director of Programs, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan
Honorary Advisors
Yohei Sasakawa
Chairman, Nippon Foundation