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Press Release: Mickey Mikitani Donation Enhances Fulbright Opportunities for Japanese Students, Strengthens U.S.-Japan Relationship

The Japan-U.S. Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan) announced that Mickey Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of Rakuten, Inc., has personally committed to establishing the Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant with a ¥90,000,000 donation (nearly one million USD) to support future Japanese participants in the prestigious U.S. Fulbright program. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Young joined Mikitani for the announcement.

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By | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: Alumni, News, Study in the U.S.

IVLP Celebrates 80 Years of Cultural Diplomacy

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Department of State’s premier professional exchange initiative for emerging leaders. The short-term visits foster mutual understanding and develop cultural and professional connections. The program has over 225,000 alumni worldwide, including more than 3,800 Japanese alumni such as Nobel Laureate Kenzaburo Oe; …

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By | 30 January, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, News, Scholarships and Exchanges

Strengthening Global Networks of Women in Business and Security

Societies are more prosperous and peaceful when they empower women to participate fully in civic and economic life. Through its International Visitor Leadership Programs (IVLP), the State Department is building a global network that empowers women at home and abroad to become leaders in their communities and in the global marketplace. Learn more about the …

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By | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Gender Issues, News, Scholarships and Exchanges

Fulbright Grantees Get Gala Send-off

Chargé d’Affaires Jason Hyland hosted the annual send-off reception for Japanese participants of the 2017 Fulbright exchange program. CDA Hyland encouraged about 50 Fulbright grantees to think of their scholarship not merely as an academic experience, but also as a way to develop their leadership skills and to help both countries confront global challenges. This …

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By | 27 June, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, News, U.S. & Japan

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