Ohtani, anime, ramen… “firansropii”: Philanthropy as Japan’s new soft power — and why it matters for the U.S.

Seminar

The turmoil roiling U.S. civil society raises the stakes for counterparts around the world. No more so than for Japan, America’s closest ally in the world’s fastest growing, most rapidly changing region. Join us in-person on April 15 for a seminar on comparative philanthropy and civil society in the two countries. The session will highlight the United States Japan-Foundation’s new strategy to better connect the social sectors and to help bolster Japan’s social-impact ecosystem at this crucial moment. This seminar will be followed by an afternoon public symposium exploring other aspects of the bilateral relationship — from trade and aid to DEI — as the U.S. redefines its global role.