Sasakawa USA Newsletter January Highlights

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Included in this issue of the newsletter:

  • Message from Sasakawa USA's Chairman Satohiro Akimoto


January Activities

  • Photo Exhibit: Recapturing Happiness: The Enduring Spirit of Ishinomaki
  • FMC Congressional Study Group on Japan (CSGJ): Members of Congress Japan Trip
  • U.S.-Japan Regional Alliance Series (RAS): Stanford University
  • U.S.-Japan Regional Alliance Series (RAS): University of Texas, Austin
  • Security Symposium: Japanese Delegation with Hon. Yamashita, Hon. Horii, and Hon. Suzuki
  • Congressional Program on U.S.-Japan Relations and the Indo-Pacific (CPUSJ): Sessions Begin
  • International Student Conferences (ISC): 8th U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateral Symposium


Publications

  • Japan Political Pulse (JPP): With the Liberal Democratic Party Struggling, Komeito's More Vital to Japan's Ruling Coalition Than Ever Before (Dr. Levi McLaughlin)
  • Senior Director Jim Schoff Co-authors Article on Alliance C2 Modernization


Upcoming Activities

  • Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP): 2024 Annual Dinner
  • Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP): Marine Corps University, Quantico
  • US-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative: NEXT Alliance Conference (NAC) Tokyo 2024


Announcements

  • Dr. Hidetoshi Hirata (JASDF, Ret.) Named Distinguished Senior Fellow (Non-Resident)
  • Dr. Ayako Takemi Named Senior Fellow (Non-Resident)
  • Sasakawa USA Joins U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security


Featured Staff

  • Mr. Dustin Hinkley

Message from Sasakawa USA's Chairman Satohiro Akimoto

Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Sasakawa USA) promotes congressional exchanges between the U.S. and Japan. It is part of our effort to build a stronger foundation between the two countries regardless of political leadership changes, which come periodically in accordance with the respective democratic systems. Sasakawa USA believes it is truly important for U.S. and Japan lawmakers to build trusted professional and personal relationships, especially at a time when political leadership seems increasingly vulnerable in terms of domestic public support while facing potentially devastating threats in blatant violation of accepted international norms.


Sasakawa USA held one of our congressional exchange programs in January. We assisted eight U.S. House of Representative members on their visit to Japan through our partnership with the Former Members of Congress (FMC). The FMC Congressional Study Group on Japan (CSGJ) delegation led by Co-Chairs Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Congressman Larry Bucshon (R-IN) spent three days in Tokyo followed by two days in Okinawa. Along with the co-chairs, the delegation consisted of four Republicans and four Democrats: Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA).


In Tokyo, among Japan’s political and national security leaders, the CSGJ delegation met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida; Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoko Kamikawa; Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ken Saito; Minister for Digital Transformation Taro Kono; and General Yoshihide Yoshida, chief of staff for the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. They also discussed various political issues with lawmakers of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Komeito Party, and Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP). The delegation also exchanged views with representatives from Japan’s business enterprises; leaders working on Women, Peace and Security; and college students. In Okinawa, they met both American and Japanese military leadership at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Naha Air Base. In addition, the delegation toured Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and met with its President and CEO Karin Markides who deepened their understanding of OIST’s efforts to promote leading-edge science and technology research in a truly international academic environment.


Additionally, the congressional delegation gained deeper and nuanced perspectives on Japan’s dramatically changing political landscape arising from a recent slush fund scandal among LDP factions, as well as the critical importance of U.S.-Japan diplomatic, national security, and people-to-people ties between not only the U.S. and Japan, but also between other rule-based international communities. Sasakawa USA is proud to be in partnership with FMC to plan and execute such meaningful programs. 


In closing, I am sad to learn Republican Co-Chair Congressman Larry Bucshon has decided not to run for another term this November. He and his wife Kathryn have been staunch supporters of U.S.-Japan relations for the last five years. I am grateful both have played important roles in connecting the U.S. and Japan, which reflect their deep appreciation for the crucial importance of bilateral relations. I also appreciate their attendance at our opening reception at the Old Ambassador’s Residence for Sasakawa USA’s photo exhibition Recapturing Happiness: The Enduring Spirit of Ishinomaki, which was graciously attended by Ambassador Shigeo Yamada, as well. I will miss Congressman Bucshon’s sense of humor and Kathryn’s love for Japanese people and culture and trust our U.S.-Japan friendship will carry on for years to come.  

Photo (left to right): Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN); Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN), Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), and Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) (Official Website of the Prime Minister of Japan and his Cabinet)

January Activities

Photo Exhibit: Recapturing Happiness: The Enduring Spirit of Ishinomaki

On January 31, Sasakawa USA and the Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan opened Recapturing Happiness: The Enduring Spirit of Ishinomaki, featuring photographs by Mr. Keisuke Hirai. This photo exhibition conveys the resilience of the human spirit, the joy of community, and the moments of happiness that persisted in Ishinomaki following the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011.


A reception to celebrate the launch of the exhibition was held at the Embassy of Japan's Old Ambassador’s Residence on the evening of January 30, where a selection of photos were displayed for guests. The reception featured remarks from Mr. Hirai; Mr. Koichi Ai, deputy chief of mission at the Embassy of Japan; Mr. Andy Anderson, co-chair of the Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund; Ms. Shanti Shoji, director of programs at Sasakawa USA; and Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, chairman and president of Sasakawa USA. The opening reception also featured a performance of “Chaconne” from J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 2 by world-class violinist Mr. Shun Hioki. Several high-level guests attended the reception, demonstrating the lasting friendship that has formed between the United States and Japan, as well as both countries’ commitment to resilience, the pursuit of happiness, and supporting one another during times of hardship.


The Recapturing Happiness photo exhibition will be on view at the JICC from January 31 to March 13, 2024, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Admission is free of charge and walk-ins are welcome. The JICC is located at 1150 18th St NW, Suite 100, in Washington, DC.

Top photo: One of Mr. Keisuke Hirai's photos featured in the Recapturing Happiness: The Enduring Spirit of Ishinomaki photo exhibition.


Bottom collection of photos (clockwise from top left): Mr. Keisuke Hirai, the opening reception of Recapturing Happiness: The Enduring Spirit of Ishinomaki, Mr. Andy Anderson, Mr. Shun Hioki, and Ambassador Shigeo Yamada

Photo Exhibit

FMC Congressional Study Group on Japan (CSGJ):

Members of Congress Japan Trip

The Congressional Study Group on Japan (CSGJ), a non-partisan, non-advocacy legislative exchange program of the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) visited Japan from January 20 to 27. The delegation, led by CSGJ Co-Chairs Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN), discussed critical international issues including U.S.-Japan relations; opportunities for bilateral cooperation in space; a Free and Open Indo-Pacific; and Women, Peace and Security. Prime Minister Kishida generously spent 20 minutes exchanging views with the delegation despite his busy schedule. The delegation also had the opportunity to meet with Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa; Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Ken Saito; and Chief of Staff, Joint Staff of the Japan Self Defense Forces General Yoshihide Yoshida, among other policy makers. Sasakawa USA partners with FMC on CSGJ.


Photo: The CSGJ delegation with Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

CSGJ

U.S.-Japan Regional Alliance Series (RAS):

Stanford University

On January 23, Sasakawa USA, in partnership with Stanford University, held the event, “U.S.-Japan Regional Alliance Series: U.S.-Japan Alliance Adaptation to Intensifying Strategic Competition with China.” In this program, panelists discussed how the U.S.-Japan alliance is affected by the growing economic and military power of China in the Indo-Pacific region, most notably in the context of Taiwan’s future and its recent presidential election.


This symposium kicked-off with lunch for speakers and attendees, followed by welcome remarks from moderator, Dr. Kiyoteru Tsutsui, director of the Japan Program at Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center at Stanford University, and a panel featuring Dr. Larry Diamond, Mosbocher senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute, Stanford University; Dr. Matake Kamiya, professor of international relations at the National Defense Academy of Japan; Mr. Jim Schoff, senior director of the U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative at Sasakawa USA; and Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro, center fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute at Stanford University. This in-person event was attended by Stanford University students, professors, scholars, as well as by local business leaders, think tanks, and representatives from the Japan Consulate of San Francisco and Japan Society of Northern California.



Photos (clockwise from top left): Dr. Larry Diamond, Professor Matake Kamiya, Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro, Mr. Jim Schoff, and Dr. Kiyoteru Tsutsui

RAS

U.S.-Japan Regional Alliance Series (RAS):

University of Texas, Austin

On January 25, Sasakawa USA, in partnership with the Asia Policy Program at the University of Texas at Austin, held the event, “U.S.-Japan Alliance Modernization: Meeting the China Challenge,” at the University of Texas Austin. In this program, experts presented views from Tokyo and Washington on how the U.S.-Japan alliance can use initiatives that bolster military cooperation and coordinate economic security policies to both increase international cooperation and meet strategic competitors in East Asia, most notably a growing China. The panel also analyzed the geopolitical shifts in the region, such as the impact of the recent Taiwan election and China’s increasing pressures on Taiwan and its other neighbors.


The event’s panel featured Mr. Jim Schoff, senior director of the U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative at Sasakawa USA; and Dr. Matake Kamiya, professor at the National Defense Academy of Japan. They were introduced by moderator, Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens, associate professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas Austin. This in-person event was attended by University of Texas Austin students, professors, and researchers, along with military personnel and business leaders.


Photo (left to right): Mr. Jim Schoff, Professor Matake Kamiya, and Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens

RAS

Security Symposium: Delegation with

Hon. Yamashita, Hon. Horii, and Hon. Suzuki

Sasakawa USA welcomed three Japanese parliamentary members to Washington D.C. to discuss national and economic security challenges with their U.S. counterparts, including U.S. government officials, think tank experts, legislators, academics, and military officials, from January 08 - 10, 2024. The delegation included the Honorable Takashi Yamashita, former justice minister and member of the House of Representatives of Japan; the Honorable Iwao Horii, former deputy foreign affairs minister and member of the House of Councillors of Japan; the Honorable Keisuke Suzuki, former deputy financial and foreign affairs minister and member of the House of Representatives of Japan. The discussions further focused on various geopolitical and economic challenges in Europe, Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, as well as challenges and opportunities for bolstering the U.S.-Japan security alliance.


Photo: Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, Hon. Iwao Horii, BGen Simon M. Doran, Hon. Takashi Yamashita, Mr. Doug MacIntyre, and LtCol Christopher Scheele

Congressional Program on U.S.-Japan Relations and the Indo-Pacific (CPUSJ): Sessions Begin

Sasakawa USA, in partnership with the East West Center in Washington, have kicked off their Winter 2024 CPUSJ program. The first session was held on January 25, on the Hill, where participants heard from experts on the topic of "The U.S.-Japan Alliance as the Cornerstone of Indo-Pacific Peace, Security, and Stability." The first week's speakers were LtGen Wallace "Chip" Gregson (USMC, Ret.), distinguished senior fellow (non-resident) at Sasakawa USA, and COL Satoshi Masaka (JGSDF), military attaché at the Embassy of Japan.


This year’s CPUSJ program consists of eight sessions, in which Congressional staff will have the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions with prominent experts from government agencies, think tanks, and universities about the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance and its impact on the Indo-Pacific region. The program concludes on February 15.

 

Session topics include: The U.S.-Japan Alliance as the Cornerstone of Indo-Pacific Peace, Security, and Stability; The Taiwan Contingency; U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation; The U.S., Japan, and the Pacific Islands; Economic Statecraft in the Indo-Pacific; Multilateralism in the Indo-Pacific; Great Power Competition; and Japanese Domestic Politics: Implications for Japan’s International Engagement.

CPUSJ

International Student Conferences (ISC):

8th U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateral Symposium

On January 6, Sasakawa USA, International Student Conferences (ISC), and the Korea Foundation, co-hosted the 8th U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateral Symposium in Washington, DC. The symposium was part of a week-long trilateral forum for university students from the U.S., Japan, and Korea put on by ISC under the direction of Executive Director Ms. Bahia Simons-Lane. The symposium provided students the opportunity to engage their peers and subject-matter experts in genuine discussions on trilateral topics both timely and sensitive, which provide a catalyst for fostering mutual understanding and trust amongst the leaders of tomorrow to pursue peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. The symposium consisted of two panels, the first an expert panel featuring Esq. Frank Aum, senior expert on Northeast Asia at the U.S. Institute of Peace; Dr. Victor Cha, senior vice president for Asia and Korea chair at the Center for Strategic Studies; Mr. Christopher B. Johnstone, senior adviser and Japan chair at the Center for Strategic Studies; and moderated by Ms. Kayla Orta, senior associate at the Wilson Center's Hyundai Motor-Korea Foundation, Center for Korean History and Public Policy. The second panel featured students from the U.S., Japan, and Korea who participated in the week-long forum. 


Photo: Participants of the 8th U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateral Symposium (International Student Conferences)

Publications

Japan Political Pulse (JPP): With the Liberal Democratic Party Struggling, Komeito's More Vital to Japan's Ruling Coalition Than Ever Before (Dr. Levi McLaughlin)

In this new analysis, “With the Liberal Democratic Party Struggling, Komeito’s More Vital to Japan’s Ruling Coalition Than Ever Before,” Dr. Levi McLaughlin, associate professor of philosophy and religious studies at North Carolina State University, appraises the Liberal Democratic Party-Komeito coalition and highlights key considerations for continuing a stable relationship. For instance, Dr. McLaughlin notes that Komeito’s support organization Soka Gakkai remains an electioneering force. In addition, the partners repaired cracks in their coalition and signed an agreement in September 2023 on electoral cooperation in Tokyo districts. Furthermore, Dr. McLaughlin asserts that policy gaps between the coalition partners tend to be exaggerated. Hence, even with the LDP weakened by public disapproval and in disarray over factional dissolution, Dr. McLaughlin contends that Komeito is more important to the LDP than ever before.


Photo: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (second from right) and Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi (second from left) agree to cooperate in elections for Tokyo districts. LDP Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi, first from right, and Komeito Secretary-General Keiichi Ishii, fourth from right, also signed the document at the Diet in September 2023. (Liberal Democratic Party of Japan)

JPP Publication

Senior Director Jim Schoff Co-authors Article on

C2 Modernization

NEXT Alliance Initiative Senior Director Jim Schoff co-authored an article with Chris Johnstone of CSIS on U.S.-Japan command and control modernization, drawing from the Sasakawa USA project “U.S.-Japan Task Force on Command Relationships for New Challenges.” The article, titled “A Vital Next Step for the US-Japan Alliance: Command and Control Modernization,” is essentially an executive summary of recommendations derived from our Task Force project, making the case that now is the time to upgrade alliance capacity for bilateral defense planning and coordination, and outlining a practical approach for implementation.







Photo: Mr. Jim Schoff

C2 Modernization Publication

Upcoming Activities

Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP): 2024 Annual Dinner

In February, Sasakawa USA’s Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP) will hold its 2024 Annual Dinner. Keynote remarks will be provided by LTG Koichi Isobe (JGSDF, Ret.), who served as commander of Japan’s Eastern Army from 2013-2015 and is currently a nonresident distinguished senior fellow at Sasakawa USA. The evening's theme will look at the future of the U.S.-Japan security alliance as it adapts to face new challenges in the Indo-Pacific. JUMP continues to serve as a national program to connect past and present service members, families, and government civilians who have served in Japan through social networks and grassroots events. JUMP is the only national program to do so, providing a powerful foundation for sustaining the alliance between the United States and Japan. 


Photo (left to right): Guests at the 2023 JUMP Annual Dinner LtCol Takahiro Ota, CAPT Hiroyuki Sano, Ms. Shanti Shoji, LtGen Wallace "Chip" Gregson, Amb. Koji Tomita, VADM Scott Van Buskirk, ADM Katsutoshi Kawano, BGen Maura Hennigan, VADM William Merz, MG Hiroyuki Sugai, Hon. Ted Yoho, Dr. Satohiro Akimoto

JUMP

Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP):

Marine Corps University, Quantico

On March 7, Sasakawa USA will hold a Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP) event in Quantico, Virginia, in cooperation with the United States Marine Corps University. The event's theme on “Japan’s Evolving Defense Plan” will contribute to the Marine Corps University’s curriculum on East Asian security issues and help participants to develop their understanding of the U.S.-Japan security alliance as a critical part of U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific.


Photo: Participants in the 2023 JUMP Quantico event

JUMP

US-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative:

NEXT Alliance Conference (NAC) Tokyo

The NEXT Alliance Initiative is proud to announce its fourth NEXT Alliance Conference (NAC), which will take place in Tokyo from February 29 to March 4. The NAC is convened twice per year by Sasakawa USA on an emerging priority issue area for the U.S.-Japan alliance. The Spring 2024 conference will have American and Japanese specialists from government, academia, think tanks, and the private sector. The focus of next month’s conference is “U.S.-Japan Economic Security Policy Coordination” with an emphasis on semiconductors, which has become a priority for policy makers in both countries and a major agenda item as their connection to national security issues grows. This second Japan-based NAC continues the technology pillar of the NEXT Alliance Initiative with a focus on supply chain resiliency, export controls, and R&D as they relate to semiconductors. The conference will also include briefings by Japan government officials and discussions on other related issues.

Announcements

Dr. Hidetoshi Hirata (JASDF, Ret.) Named

Distinguished Senior Fellow (Non-Resident)

Sasakawa USA has named Dr. Hidetoshi Hirata a distinguished senior fellow (non-resident).

 

Dr. Hirata served for 33 years in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and was involved in operationally testing the F-15J fighter, developing the FSX (currently known as the F2 fighter jet), drafting several National Defense Program Outlines and Mid-term Defense Programs, and relocating the Air Combat Command headquarters to Yokota AFB which strengthened Japan-U.S. corporation. Additionally, Dr. Hirata served as commander of various units such as the 3rd Air Wing stationed at Misawa AFB (2004-2006), Air Rescue Wing (2006-2007), and the Southwestern Composite Air Division (currently the Southwestern Air Defense Force) stationed in Okinawa (2009-2011). He retired from the JASDF in 2013 as commander of the Air Training Command and currently serves as a strategic advisor for Nippon Aircraft Supply Co., Ltd.

 

Throughout Dr. Hirata’s JASDF career, his thorough knowledge of aerospace engineering and adept networking skills helped increase the JASDF's recognition on the international stage and modernize the JASDF’s airpower. As part of his fellowship, Dr. Hirata will participate in Sasakawa USA programs and contribute publications related to U.S.-Japan security and diplomacy.


Photo: Dr. Hidetoshi Hirata

Dr. Ayako Takemi Named Senior Fellow (Non-Resident)

Sasakawa USA is pleased to announce that Dr. Ayako Takemi has joined our team as a senior fellow (non-resident).

 

Dr. Takemi, MPH, PhD, is an associate professor at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo, where she leads the Global Consensus Making Policy lab. Her research addresses global coordination development, consensus building, and implementation to address transnational issues, in particular, global health policy and health-security. In addition, Dr. Takemi assesses policies to strengthen the foundation of science and technology capabilities with a focus on enhancing economic security. These are all areas in which Dr. Takemi is strongly convinced that U.S.-Japan cooperation and collaboration are becoming even more crucial.


As part of her fellowship, Dr. Takemi will participate in Sasakawa USA programs and contribute publications related to U.S.-Japan security and diplomacy. 


Photo: Dr. Ayako Takemi

Sasakawa USA Joins U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security

We are pleased to share that Sasakawa USA has been admitted as a member of the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security (U.S. CSWG), a nonpartisan network of more than 65 civil society organizations with expertise on the impacts of conflict on women and their participation in peacebuilding. The organization, established in 2010 with the U.S. Institute of Peace acting as its nonpartisan, independent secretariat, employs the combined expertise of its members to support the U.S. Government’s implementation of WPS policies and legislation. As a newly inducted member of the U.S. CSWG, Sasakawa USA will contribute to the group’s efforts to compile the most up-to-date insights and recommendations for the government bodies responsible for WPS implementation, which will be accomplished through regular engagements with federal agencies, members of Congress, and other relevant actors in the U.S. Government who have been tasked with integrating WPS into their policies and practices. Sasakawa USA looks forward to contributing our unique insights on Japan’s integration of WPS and sharing recommendations for continued U.S.-Japan collaboration to support effective implementation of the WPS Agenda in both countries.

U.S. CSWG

Featured Staff

Mr. Dustin Hinkley

Hajimemashite! My name is Dustin Hinkley and I am an associate program officer at Sasakawa USA with responsibility for the Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP), a program that Sasakawa USA runs in partnership with the Embassy of Japan to support understanding of the U.S.-Japan security alliance within the U.S. military. I joined Sasakawa USA as an intern in June 2022 and assumed my current position in May 2023. I am a graduate of the American University, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and the Massachusetts Bay Community College, holding degrees in international affairs and political science. Prior to joining Sasakawa USA, I worked at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, the Stimson Center, the Japan Society of Boston and the office of Congressman Jim McGovern.


My interest in Japan and in working in international affairs both began with a 2019 trip I made to Japan. The visit opened my mind to an ongoing interest in Japan, but two events created a bridge between my newfound interest in Japan and working in international affairs. A chance encounter aboard a train with a veteran officer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force educated me about the importance of the modern relationship between the U.S. and Japan. This created a curiosity that I brought with me to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where my thoughts turned to the importance of securing international peace and security through diplomacy. Holding these experiences in my heart, I turned towards working in international affairs and found my way into supporting the vital U.S.-Japan relationship at Sasakawa USA.


My time at Sasakawa USA has been marked by meaningful interactions across the U.S.-Japan relationship as I have been able to work in Washington, D.C. and across the U.S. to help deepen the alliance between the two countries. Events of particular interest to me have been the 2023 JUMP Annual Dinner in Washington, DC, JUMP Honolulu, the JUMP event at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the visit of Constitutional Democratic Party leader Mr. Kenta Izumi to the U.S. As we now welcome 2024, I look forward to another year of building the U.S.-Japan alliance as one of the most critical and impactful bilateral relationships in the world.

Photo: Mr. Dustin Hinkley

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