Continuing the success of our Japan-related Career Webinar Series, this Fall, the Bridging Foundation is pleased to offer a series of webinars that focuses on mastering the Japanese language and using it successfully to navigate a Japan-related career. Join us this October and November for these programs. For details and to RSVP visit: https://www.bridgingfoundation.org/webinars

WELCOME Fall 2022 Bridging Scholars

The United States-Japan Bridging Foundation is thrilled to share that 79 undergraduates from colleges and universities across the United States have been named recipients of the Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan.

We are proud to share that Tom Mason, Bridging Foundation Executive Director, was selected as a member of the U.S.-Japan Network for the Future Program run by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and Japan Foundation. Fifteen specialists on the U.S.-Japan relationship were chosen to bring diverse expertise and perspectives to the bilateral policy-making process. Tom's area of focus is international education and study abroad.

The Bridging Foundation and Executive Director Tom Mason were recently featured in The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Journal.

The U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation, in partnership with the American Association of Teachers of Japanese, are excited to open applications for the Fall 2022 Bridging Scholars Program to support American undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs in Japan.

Join the Bridging Foundation for a 4-part Japan-Related Career Webinar series that will offer practical, action-based advice and stories from the field to help build meaningful Japan-related careers. This series is free and open to all. For more information on how to register for the series, please select the Webinars menu tab above!

Join the Bridging Foundation for an 8-part Japan-Related Career Webinar series that will offer practical, action-based advice and stories from the field to help build meaningful Japan-related careers. This series is free and open to all.

The U.S. Departments of State and Education recently issued a joint statement renewing the country's commitment to international engagement and leadership. The Bridging Foundation is proud to play an important role in preparing the next generation for the global stage. The full statement is a must read: https://lnkd.in/e_sBY9M

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Mr. Ronald J. Anderson on May 3, 2021. Ron was Chairman Emeritus of the United States-Japan Bridging Foundation’s Board of Directors, having joined the board of directors in 2001. He continually volunteered his time to the Bridging Foundation and, with his wife Maria, was also a long-time donor ensuring that the Bridging Foundation fulfills its mission to increase opportunities for people-to-people exchange between the United States and Japan.

On Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. E.T., Bridging Foundation Executive Director Dr. Tom Mason will be joined by Cornell University Visiting Scholar and Butsumo-ji Temple Head Priest Dr. Masaki Matsubara for an inside look into monastic life in Japan. Through his collection of personal photos, Matsubara will offer an exciting first-hand look into his years of training. This program is open to all. Register here today! bit.ly/3cV21ZG