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April 15, 2024

Japan
Prime Minister Kishida’s Tour de Force

The highlights from Kishida Fumio's busy week in Washington.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the North Portico for an official State Dinner at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 10, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

November 16, 2023

Japan
Chino Mitsuru Claire: Leading Japan's Sōgō Shōsha

Itochu Corporation Managing Executive Officer Chino Mitsuru Claire shares about her path to corporate leadership.

Chino Mitsuru Claire, Itochu Corporation Managing Executive Officer

March 27, 2023

U.S. Foreign Policy
Diplomacy and the Fight for Race Equality: a Fireside Chat With U.S. Special Representative Desirée Cormier Smith

As U.S. foreign policy evolves, how can the State Department truly help America lead not merely by the example of its power, but the power of its example?

Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice, Desiree Cormier Smith sits on the left, in conversation with Catherine Powell on the right, seated at an event at NYU School of Law.

October 16, 2023

Japan
Doden Aiko: Answering a Journalist’s Calling

Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) Special Affairs Commentator Doden Aiko offers her insights from working as a correspondent and field reporter around the world.

Doden Aiko, Special Affairs Commentator at NHK

September 11, 2023

Japan
Koike Yuriko: Tackling Gender Bias From the Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Governor of Tokyo Koike Yuriko shares her thoughts on gender equality issues in Japan and how local government policy can make a difference.

Koike Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo

September 7, 2023

Japan
Women’s Voices Project Pivots to Japan

After a yearlong focus on India, the Women’s Voices from the Indo-Pacific Project now shifts to another important U.S. democratic partner, Japan. 

In Japan, Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls' Day, is celebrated on March 3 with ornamental dolls.

April 2, 2024

Supply Chains
U.S.-South Korea Policy Coordination on Supply Chain Resiliency

On November 28, 2023, the Council on Foreign Relations’ program on U.S.-Korea Policy held an in-person workshop on U.S.-South Korea policy coordination toward China on supply chain resiliency. 

Leaders of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) take a group photo at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco on November 16, 2023.

January 14, 2023

Japan
Don’t Overlook Japan’s Diplomatic Heft

It has been a busy week in Washington, DC.

Kishida and Biden walk side by side in dark suits on a sunny outdoor colonnade. Both are smiling, and Biden is gesturing with his hands as he speaks.