Sasakawa USA Women’s Advancement Network: Promoting Women’s Contributions to U.S.-Japan Relations

On March 23, Sasakawa USA hosted the in-person lunch dialogue “Promoting Women’s Contributions to U.S.-Japan Relations.” This event brought together women leaders from government, think tanks, media, the private sector, and grassroots diplomacy organizations for a discussion on promoting the work of women within the U.S.-Japan space, facilitating insights on how women leaders can better collaborate, connect, and support one another’s work. The event featured leading remarks by Dr. Mireya Solís, Philip Knight Chair in Japan Studies and Director of the Center for East Asia Policy Studies at Brookings Institution. Ms. Shanti Shoji, Director of Programs at Sasakawa USA, moderated the discussion.

Participants

Ms. Suzanne Basalla, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S.-Japan Council

Ms. Yuka Hayashi, Reporter Covering Trade and International Economy, The Wall Street Journal

Ms. Tomoko Hosaka Mullaney, Vice President, The Asia Group

Ms. Kyla Kitamura, Senior Manager, Government and Public Affairs, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.

Ms. Eri Kimura, Field Producer/Researcher

Ms. Akiko Lane, Executive Director, U.S.-Japan Business Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Ms. Mika Marumoto, Independent Consultant & Instructor

Dr. Masami Onoda, Director, Washington D.C. Office, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Ms. Darah Philip, Manager, Trade and Investment, International Technology and Trade Associates, Inc.

Dr. Mireya Solís, Philip Knight Char in Japan Studies, Brookings Institution

Ms. Nicole Uehara, Senior Manager, Global Business Research, Sojitz Corporation

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