Japan America Society Roundup 10.19.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of Japan America societies…
- Political and Economic Outlook of Japan — Hear leading experts discuss economic and political issues facing Japan today. Among the speakers will be Minister Hajime Hayashi, Minister for Economic Affairs, Embassy of Japan, and Peter Kelly, President of the National Association of Japan-America Societies.
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Place: The Ohio State University Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, Columbus
- For more information: http://jasco.osu.edu/
Fall Festival in the Japanese Garden — Bring the whole family to admire the colorful fall foliage as well as traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts demonstrations, paper making and tea ceremonies.
- Date: Oct. 24-25
- Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Place: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
- For more information: http://www.fwbg.org/calendar.php#2
JAS of the State of Washington
- Globally Successful: US-Japan Business Strategies— This round-table event, featuring a panel of four speakers representing Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Boeing, Nippon Suisan and Starbucks, will compare and contrast the global strategies of U.S. and Japanese firms from the aerospace, retail, food and financial services industries, as well as the similarities in strategies across their different target markets. Click here to register. The registration deadline is Oct. 23.
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
- Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
- Place: Douglas Forum, Bank of America Executive Education Center, Seattle UW Campus.
- For more information: http://www.us-japan.org/jassw/
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Japan Society (NY) Weekly eNewsletter Oct 13-18, 2009
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Japan America Society Roundup 10.3.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of Japan America societies…
Lecture on Japanese Folding Fans — Japanese fans got us all through the miserable Japanese summers, but we should appreciate them for much more than that. They are used in a number of Japanese cultural practices, including Kabuki dance and Noh performances. Japanese fans have, in the past, been a major export from Japan, thought today this accessory to Japanese culture can sometimes be overlooked. During this lecture by Kanji Ishizumi, you can learn about the process of Japanese fan making and its craftsmanship, which have been passed down from generation to generation. The event is free, but places are limited. To reserve a place, e-mail event (at) jpf (dot) org (dot) uk.
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Place: Japan Foundation, Russell Square House, 10-12 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5EH
- For more information, click here.
Classic Japanese Hair Styling — Keiichi Hanada, one of Kyoto’s most prominent contemporary hair stylists, will introduce classical Japanese coiffures of the 18th and 19th centuries and reveal their enduring beauty. This is a free event. Registration is required.
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Place: Showa Boston Institute, 420 Pond St., Boston
- For more information, click here.
Presentation about Japanese employment — Dr. Norma Field of the University of Chicago will give a presentation titled “What’s happening to Japanese workers: What you won’t read in the Wall Street Journal or Business Week.” The perception that nearly all Japanese work for stable, team-oriented, paternalistic employers has been spread by the media over the years, but this is far from reality today. A seismic change has been taking place, with nearly a third of the Japanese labor force now classified as irregularly employed. What is often reported in the Japanese press these days are stories about the “income-gap society” (kakusa shakai), “working poor” (waakingu pua), and more recently, “lost generation” (rosu jene).
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Place: The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, 3rd floor (Michael Moskow Auditorium), 230 N. LaSalle St., Chicago
- For more information, click here.
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
Japan America Society Roundup 9.26.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of Japan America societies…
Japanese Obento and Food Culture Workshop — This full-day workshop is designed to introduce Japanese culture to K-12 educators through the life of a lunch box, or “obento.” The workshop will cover related topics about the history of rice cultivation, obento as depicted in the arts, an examination of regional variations in obento and a hands-on session that features how to prepare Japanese style rice and assemble an attractive obento package.
- Date: Monday, Oct. 12
- Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Place: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 E. Waterfront Dr., Homestead, Penn.
- For more information: http://www.us-japan.org/jasp/obentoworkhopflyer.pdf
- 10th Annual Asian Film Festival — Watch the latest Japanese films on the big screens. JSSDT members can get special discounted tickets for $8 through Oct. 5.
- Date: Oct. 15 to 29
- Place: Hazard Center UltraStar Cinemas
- For more information, click here.
Japanese Anime Lecture and Slideshow — Local otaku Keith Goode will discuss a brief history of anime, reviewing some of its stylizations and niches, and showing how it fits into the grand design of Japanese popular culture. Learn about what some of the most popular animes have been and what’s popular now.
- Date: Monday, Oct. 5
- Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: Casa de Luz, 1701 Toomey Road, Austin
- For more information, click here.
- “Celebrate Colorado’s Japanese!” Family Day — JASC members are invited to learn about the contributions of Japanese immigrants to Colorado during this event at the Colorado History Museum. Colorado’s first Japanese immigrants worked on railroads, in coal mines and on farms. Celebrate their enduring legacy with crafts, activities and artifacts available for the whole family. There will be a Denver Taiko performance at noon and 2:30 p.m., and a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration at 1:30 p.m.
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
- Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Place: Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, Denver
- For more information, email jascolorado (at) att (dot) net
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Japan Society (NY) Weekly eNewsletter – Sept 21-27
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Job: Japan in the Schools Coordinator for Japan America Society (Seattle, WA)
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A great job opportunity forwarded to JetWit by by Gail Cetnar Meadows who writes the Japan America Society Round-up posts on JetWit and also serves as the Editor for Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View:
Dear Members & Friends,
We are pleased to share with everyone that the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington has been awarded a grant by the Center for Global Partnership – Japan Foundation, New York in support of our Japan in the Schools Program for the specific purpose of hiring a full-time JIS Program Coordinator for the next two years. A full grant award announcement will be made at a later date.
The reason for this email is to announce the full-time coordinator position and to ask you to forward it to anyone who might be interested in applying. All those who applied for the previously advertised part-time position have been contacted and asked to re-apply if they are interested in this full time position. The part-time position is no longer available. The application period ends September 20.
Thank you for your support and interest in the Society.
Mark Smith
Executive Director, Japan America Society of the State of Washington, 2200 Alaskan Way, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98121
http://www.us-japan.org/jassw
Japan in the Schools Coordinator
Job Description
The Japan in the Schools Program Coordinator has direct responsibility for the day-to-day oversight and operation of the program including the following:
• Coordinate and schedule school visits of program volunteers
• Recruit Japanese and American volunteer presenters
• Maintain the volunteer database
• Plan and manage volunteer training workshops in cooperation with experienced volunteers and workshop presenters
• Assist by attending school visits when necessary
• Track the location of program suitcases and maintain inventory of program supplies
• Promote the program to school teachers and public
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Japan America Society Roundup 9.13.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of Japan America societies…
2009 Annual Cultural Festival — This free fundraising event of JASSC will feature a bazaar where you can buy second-hand kimonos, haoris (jackets) and various Japanese goods like washi, pottery and bonsai. Fill up on sushi and other Japanese cuisine while enjoying taiko and koto music performances, Japanese dance and martial arts demonstrations.
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
- Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Place: Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Dr., Colorado Springs
- For more information: Email jcarusorathe (at) msn (dot) com or call 576-2229.
- Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter #25 50th Anniversary Celebration — Enjoy a reception with hors d’oeuvers and cash bar and an evening of entertainment including koto music, flute and violin performances and an ikebana demonstration and exhibition.
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 1
- Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Place: Phipps Conservatory, Tropical Garden Room, 700 Frank Curto Drive, Pittsburgh
- For more information: Call Nelda Burd at 742-352-5036
Ladies’ Day Trip in Ohio — Recall memories of the inaka while driving through backwoods Ohio. JASK ladies are invited to join a day trip to the Amish restaurant in Plain City, the new Premium Outlets in Cincinnati and the Japanese grocery in Columbus. The cost to JASK members is $45.
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
- Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- For more information: http://jask.org/events?eventId=84477&EventViewMode=EventDetails
- US-Japan Business Luncheon — Ambassador Shinichi Nishimiya will share his reflections on Japan’s government change, Japan’s past government reforms and its relevance to American business today. The luncheon is $65 for JASGP members.
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
- Place: The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad St., Philadelphia
- For more information and to register, click here.
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Japan America Society Roundup 9.05.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of Japan America societies…
Japan Robot Night — Not only is Japan on the cutting edge of the robotics industry, but it even manages to make its robots so kawaii! One example is PARO, a baby seal robot that interacts with people and makes them feel emotionally attached. PARO is part of a new track of Japanese robotics that has taken off — service robots assisting humans. You’ll have a chance to see this therapy robot for yourself at this event, which will feature a lecture by Dr. Takanori Shibata, inventor of PARO. The program also will include a presentation on service robotics trends in Japan. The event is free and open to the public.
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
- Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
- Place: University of Missouri-St. Louis, Millennium Student Center, Century Room C, One University Boulevard, St. Louis
- For more information: http://www.us-japan.org/jasstl/images/Japan_Robot_Night.pdf
- 13th Annual Grand Taiko Concert — Witness the grace of an authentic Japanese classical dance master and the acrobatics of beautiful aerial silk performers at this annual taiko drum performance. Admission is free.
- Date: Sept. 18-19
- Time: 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.
- Place: Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park, Houston
- For more information: http://www.ilovetaiko.org/
Japan America Kite Festival — Go fly a kite! Bring your own to this event, or purchase one from the variety of kites available for sale. Enjoy international kites of all sizes and colors, and don’t miss the huge 50-foot by 100-foot kites on display. There will be a Rokaku kite battles, stunt kite demonstrations, kite “ballet” and precision synchronized kite team performances.
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 4
- Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Place: Seal Beach Pier, (North side of the Pier), Seal Beach, CA 90740
- For more information: http://www.jas-socal.org/jas/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=2&tabid=3#13th
- Life for Foreign Workers in Japan — If you’ve wondered what life is like for non-Japanese blue-collar workers in Japan, check out this presentation by Dr. Harumi Befu, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Stanford University. Dr. Befu will present his current research on foreign workers’ lives in Japan — the support they receive as well as the challenges they face. This event is free and open to the public.
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 17
- Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Place: Union Bank Hospitality Room, 22 Peace Plaza, Miyako Mall, San Francisco
- For more information: http://japansocietyofnortherncalifornia.myshopify.com/products/foreign-workers-in-japan
Japanese Fall Festival — Enjoy stage events including karate, taiko, iado and kendo, as well as plenty of food booths, games and cultural demonstrations.
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 20
- Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Place: Dallas Japanese Association, South Side Parking Lot, 4100 Alpha Rd., Dallas
- For more information: http://jasdfw.org/downloads/ffest.pdf
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Japan Society (NY) Weekly eNewsletter 8.24.09
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Japan America Society Roundup 08.23.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of Japan America societies…
JapanFest Weekend — Try on an authentic Japanese kimono, participate in workshops ranging from the art of bonsai trees to tea ceremony, purchase a wide array of Japanese goods, learn how to make a Japanese kite, listen to Japanese music and more at this year’s JapanFest Weekend. The theme of this year’s festival is Cool Japan, a term that describes the growing international interest in Japanese culture, especially fashion, anime, music, food and technology.
- Date: Sept. 19-20
- Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Place: Convention Center at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia
- For more information: http://www.jasgeorgia.org/newsletter/Summer2009.pdf
Canoe Trip — JAS members are invited to join a canoe trip down the Little Miami River for about an hour from Old Mill Base to Ft. Ancient. There will be a cookout on the campgrounds afterward. Look for a $6 coupon in the Entertainment Book or in the phone book.
- Date: Saturday, August 29
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Place: Little Miami Canoe Rental, Old Mill Base, 225 Corwin Road, Oregonia, Ohio
- For more information and registration: http://www.jasgc.org/nickcanoetrip.html
JAS of the State of Washington
- Challenges of Banking in an Economic Crisis — Masamichi Yasuda, Senior Executive VP/Deputy CFO of Union Bank, will be the featured speaker during this lunch program. He will speak about the state of the economy in Japan today compared to its post-bubble years, and the economic challenges facing U.S. bankers. He will also touch on how Union Bank has been able to stay successful during these difficult economic times.
- Date: Friday, Sept. 25
- Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
- Place: World Trade Center West, Holland America Dining Room, 4th Floor, 2200 Alaskan Way, Suite 410, Seattle
- For more information and to register: https://www.pspinc.com/jassw/register-9-25-09.htm
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
The Japan Foundation of New York Newsletter Vol. 7 8.18.09
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NEWS FROM THE JAPAN FOUNDATION NEW YORK AND CGP
VOL. 7: August 18, 2009
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Online Application for Japanese Studies Fellowships (Deadline: Nov 2)
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The Japanese Studies Fellowship program gives scholars, researchers, and professionals the opportunity to conduct research in Japan.
We are now introducing an online application system for the Japanese Studies Fellowship program. Please note that hereafter, application forms will only be available online.
The deadline for submissions is November 2, 2009.
http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship.html
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Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) Program (Deadline: Nov 2)
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The Japan Foundation is now accepting PAJ grant proposals for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The PAJ Touring Grant assists the presentation of Japanese performing arts in the US and Canada, emphasizing locations outside major metropolitan areas, and the PAJ Collaboration Grant allows collaborating
artists to create new works with the potential to develop into a touring project.
Applications are due by November 2, 2009 for projects taking place between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011.
http://www.jfny.org/arts_and_culture/paj.html
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Introducing the US-Japan Network for the Future (Deadline: Oct 1)
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The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) and the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation (MMMF) are pleased to announce a new program: US-Japan Network for the Future. We are currently recruiting up-and-coming Japan scholars and practitioners in the US to participate in this program to nurture the next generation of Japan Specialists.
The program will include sustained networking through workshops and meetings in Washington, DC, Montana, and Japan. Please note that applications must be submitted to MMMF.
http://www.mansfieldfdn.org/programs/networkforthefuture.htm
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2009-2010 Abe Fellowship Program (Deadline: Sep 1)
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The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) provides support to individuals through the Abe Fellowship, which is designed to encourage international, multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing concern.
The Abe Fellowship program seeks to foster the development of a new generation of researchers who are interested in policy-relevant topics of long-range importance and willing to become key members of a bilateral and global research network. Please note that applications must be submitted to SSRC (Social Science Research Council).
Abe Fellowship applications are due by September 1, 2009.
Abe Fellowship Journalist applications are due by September 15, 2009.
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/abe-fellowship/
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Announcing the Japan Travel Program for US Future Leaders
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The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), in collaboration with the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is implementing the Japan Travel Program for US Future Leaders to foster a new generation of future leaders in the US with a greater understanding of Japan and its roles in global affairs.
Thirteen graduate students are traveling to Japan from August 15-25 to acquire first hand knowledge of Japan and how it is fulfilling its shared global responsibilities. Students will meet with experts in politics, economics, and civil society and visit relevant institutions including government ministries, think tanks, policy institutes, businesses, and non-profit organizations.
An Activity Report will be forthcoming on the Japan Travel Program in the next newsletter issue.
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THE JAPAN FOUNDATION NEW YORK AND CGP
152 West 57th Street, 17th Floor
New York, New York 10019
Tel: 212.489.0299 ; Fax: 212.489.0409
Inquiries: info@jfny.org
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Japan America Society Roundup 8.16.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of various Japan America societies…
- JASCO Business Seminar — JASCO presents a business seminar titled “4 Behavior Styles of People” designed to help those who are challenged with Japan-U.S. cultural differences or those who wish to improve relationships with customers. The seminar will explain reasons why people act in a certain way and give you the ability to slightly modify your approach to different people for much better results. This seminar has been a vital part of the core management training program for many years at Honda companies throughout North America.
- Date: Friday, Sept. 11
- Time: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Place: Offices of Corna Kokosing Construction, 6235 Westerville Road, Westerville, Ohio
- For more information: http://jasco.osu.edu/events/2009/NDiSCflyer_E.pdf
Greater Kansas City Japan Festival — Enjoy performances of taiko and other Japanese instruments, J-bands, cultural exhibits, martial arts demonstrations, kimono workshops, anime vendors and much, much more.
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
- Time: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: The Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kansas
- For more information: http://kcjapanfestival.com/
- Post-Election Political Update — At this luncheon titled “Political Change Comes to Japan: What Lies Ahead”, Professor Gerald Curtis will discuss the results of the elections and what lies ahead for Japan and the United States. He will have just returned from observing the elections and meeting with key political figures in Japan. Register online by 5 p.m., Sept. 8.
- Date: Friday, Sept. 11
- Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
- Place: Capital Hilton: South American Room, 1001 16th St. NW, Washington, DC
- For more information: http://www.us-japan.org/dc/
Happy 15th Sake Tasting and Beer Garden Party — Get ready to bend your elbows at two upcoming JASGC events. Register online.
- Event: Beer Garden Party
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 10
- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road
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- Event: 15th Sake Tasting
- Date: Friday, Oct. 9
- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: Sawyer Point Building Atrium, 720 E. Pete Rose W.
- For more information on both events: http://www.jasgc.org/sake_tasting_flyer.pdf
Tsugaru Shamisen Concert — JASGA invites members to enjoy the unique sound of the traditional Japanese Shamisen during this performance by Toshie Suzuki of Oita, Japan. In 2003, she won the National Tsugaru Shamisen contest in Japan, the youngest winner in the competition’s history, and in 2008 she was the first winner of the women’s Tsugaru Shamisen in Kobe and Osaka. See a video of her performance.
- Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Place: Casa de Luz Auditorium, 1701 Toomey Road, Austin
- For more information, click here.
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Japan-America Society (Seattle): “Challenges of Banking in an Economic Crisis”
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Via JETAA Pacific Northwest:
Friday, September 25, 2009
“Challenges of Banking in an Economic Crisis”
Speaker : Masamichi “Mitch” Yasuda
Senior Executive VP/Deputy CFO, Union Bank
The Japan-America Society is pleased to announce Mr. Masamichi “Mitch” Yasuda as our featured speaker for a September 25 lunch program titled “Challenges of Banking in an Economic Crisis.” Mr. Yasuda will speak about the state of the economy in Japan today compared to its post-bubble years, and the economic challenges facing U.S. bankers. He will also touch on how Union Bank has been able to stay successful during these difficult economic times. Read More
