Connecting those who served in Japan
Announcing the winner of #HolidaysInJapan photo contest: Odaiba Christmas lights

Congratulations to Shane and Sarah Cameron, who submitted this lovely photo of Odaiba that the JUMP team has chosen as the winner of its first ever #HolidaysInJapan photo contest! A JUMP gift basket is on its way to the winners.

Thank you to everyone who participated this time around. Make sure to check back often for future JUMP events that seek to bring together those who served in Japan!



Share your experiences in Japan as a JUMP blogger!

Do you want share your stories from living in Japan, or are you interested in foreign policy, Japanese politics or Japanese culture? JUMP wants to publish your ideas! You can contribute once or become a regular writer. Become a well-known voice in the JUMP community and get your name published.

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Ties with Okinawan people emphasized at event
About 50 people gathered to attend a breakfast event to talk in-depth on U.S. Bases in Japan, the subject of a new report authored by Sasakawa USA CEO and Chairman Admiral Dennis Blair and JUMP Director Lt. Col. James Kendall. Click the link above to read more about the event and report.   

Join the JUMP discussion
on LinkedIn

JUMP now has a private LinkedIn group for networking and discussing the latest news on the U.S.-Japan alliance. Consider yourself invited! Click the link above to join. 

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