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  • Robert_Grondine_final

    We honor the legacy of Robert Grondine, former partner at White & Case; esteemed colleague and friend to many across Asia and the U.S.; and generous member of  the U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation’s Japan Advisory Committee.… » READ MORE

    Robert Grondine

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    Tze Fung Suen, an information systems major at Drexel University, studied at Tohoku University in 2010-2011 with the help of a Bridging Scholarship sponsored by Bloomberg LP. The 3/11/11, earthquake and tsunami in Sendai interrupted his studies, but he was … » READ MORE

    Tze Fung Suen

  • Sophia women’s baseball team

    Jennifer Heyrman, a microbiology major at the University of Wisconsin, studied at Sophia University in 2010-2011 with the help of a Bridging Scholarship sponsored by Lockheed Martin. A highlight of her year in Japan was playing on the Sophia women’s … » READ MORE

    Jennifer Heyrman

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    Bryan Turnbough, an international business major at the University of Texas, studied at Meikai University in 2010-2011 with the help of a Bridging Scholarship sponsored by J.P. Morgan. A field placement program at Meikai gave him experience with Japan’s business … » READ MORE

    Bryan Turnbough

News / Blog

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Special Speaker: Kouji Yamada

Calling all USJBF Bridging Scholars in Japan:

We welcome you to listen to Kouji Yamada, Adjunct Professor at Hitotsubashi University Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy and a generous donor for the US-Japan Bridging Foundation, give a special speech on … » READ MORE

Monday, May 20, 2013

Bridging Foundation Recruiting JETAA Project Director

United States-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF)

Part-time Project Director Position Announcement

The U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation (USJBF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the ties between Japan and the U.S. through cultural and educational exchanges, is launching a new initiative “Strengthening … » READ MORE

Monday, May 6, 2013

Friendship Blossoms Flourish

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The Friendship Blossoms–Dogwood Tree Initiative flourishes.  Only one year into this initiative, we’ve accomplished much thanks to our many generous sponsors and partners.  From UPS’s expert logistical support and transport to Japan to several planting ceremonies throughout Japan to cultivating … » READ MORE

Site updated on June 18, 2013