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The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) was founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. JCIE/USA is the North American affiliate of JCIE/Japan, one of the few truly independent think tanks in the field of international affairs in Japan. Located in New York City, JCIE/USA conducts political exchange programs for leading American and Japanese policymakers, carries out policy research and dialogue projects on pressing international issues, and works to promote a greater understanding of civil society and philanthropy in Japan and the Asia Pacific region.


In 2004, JCIE/USA was awarded the Foreign Minister's Commendation by the Government of Japan in recognition of its longstanding work to strengthen U.S.-Japan relations.


Support for our programs comes from the generous contributions and grants of individuals, foundations, and corporations. Visit our support page to learn about contributing to JCIE.



JCIE/USA Staff & Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees
Ronald J. Anderson Senior Advisor, Chartis International
Peggy Blumenthal Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Institute of International Education (IIE)
Gerald L. Curtis Professor of Political Science, Columbia University
Thomas S. Foley Former US Ambassador to Japan; former Speaker of the US House of Representatives
Peter Geithner Senior Advisor, Asia Center, Harvard University; Consultant, Rockefeller Foundation
Yotaro Kobayashi Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
Minoru Makihara Senior Corporate Advisor, Mitsubishi Corporation
Yuzaburo Mogi President and Chief Executive Officer, Kikkoman Corporation
Charles E. Morrison President, East-West Center
Jiro Murase Managing Partner, Bingham McCutchen Murase
Tadashi Yamamoto President, Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/Japan)
Staff
James Gannon Executive Director
Kim Gould Ashizawa Senior Associate
Susan Hubbard Senior Associate
Atsuko Yokobori Geiger Program Officer
Lilian Haney Assistant Program Officer
David Monico Program Associate
Maya Wedemeyer Program Assistant

 (as of November 2011)

JCIE in the Media

"Japan, U.S. need more private exchanges"—Yomiuri Shimbun (February 28, 2011)

"Japan, U.S. leaders hold policy dialogue to revitalize ties"—Mainichi Daily News (February 22, 2011)

"Shimoda restart is good for the U.S.–Japan relationship"—Yomiuri Shimbun (February 21, 2011)

"Returnees of English-language program key to Japan-U.S. ties"—Mainichi Daily News (February 5, 2011)

"The JET Program is a 'Triumph of Soft Power'"—Asahi Shimbun article by James Gannon (November 5, 2010)


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