US to Japan November 13-26, 2019
Exchange Guide
This exchange is made possible through a grant from the US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and in partnership with the Japan Center for International Exchange
Table of Contents Schedule ...... 3 Schedule Notes ...... 18 Delegate Biographies ...... 27 Program Contact Information ...... 30 Flight Confirmations and Itineraries ...... 31
Schedule
Wednesday, November 13 Washington, DC
Arrive at and check in to hotel:
Residence Inn by Marriott Dupont Circle 2120 P Street NW Washington, DC 20037 Tel: 202.466.6800
Thursday, November 14 Washington, DC
Attire: Business Breakfast: At the hotel Additional: Please bring your ID with you to today’s meeting
8:30am Meet in hotel lobby
8:40am Depart for first activity
9:00am Meeting with Ms. Libby Rosenbaum CEO, ACYPL [ACYPL alumna to Argentina 2019]
Also in attendance: Ms. Cameron Schupp Development & Special Projects Director, ACYPL [Philippines & Indonesia 2019]
And Ms. Anna Waisgerber Communications Manager, ACYPL
Topic: ACYPL welcome and delegate expectations Location: 1030 15th Street NW, Suite 580 West
9:45am Depart for next activity
10:30am Meeting with representative(s) of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, US Department of State
In attendance: Mr. Edwin Saeger Deputy Director, Office of Japan Affairs, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, US Department of State
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Mr. Eythan Schiller Program Officer, Professional Fellows Division, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State
Ms. Kat Tarr Country Coordinator for Japan and Korea, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, US Department of State
And Mr. Samuel Yee Economic Officer, Office of Japan Affairs, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, US Department of State
Topic: US-Japan relations Location: 2201 C St NW Contact: Eythan – (202)632-6424
11:30am Depart for next meeting
12:00pm Meeting with Ms. Pam Kennedy Research Analyst, East Asia Program, Stimson Center
Also in attendance: Lt. Col. Taro Sato Nonresident Fellow, East Asia Program, Stimson Center
Lieutenant Commander Yoshimitsu Sato Nonresident Fellow, East Asia/Japan Program, Stimson Center
Topic: Politics and government in Japan Location: Stimson Center 1211 Connecticut Ave NW, 8th Floor Contact: Pam – (202)464-2682
1:00pm Depart for lunch meeting
1:30pm Lunch meeting hosted by The Honorable Kazutoshi Aikawa Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan
And Mr. Yoshi Kitamura Congressional Counsellor, Embassy of Japan
Topic: Japan-US relations; Japanese culture Location: 4819 Dexter Terrace NW Contact: Yoshi – (301)655-9089/Kai – (774)212-4451
3:00pm Depart for next activity
3:30pm Return to hotel
Free time
6:45pm Meet in hotel lobby and walk to dinner
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7:00pm Dinner hosted by Mr. Matt Sanderson Attorney, Caplin & Drysdale [Israel and Palestinian Territories 2016]
Location: Urbana DC 2121 P St NW
Also in attendance: Ms. Cameron Schupp Development & Special Projects Director, ACYPL [Philippines & Indonesia 2019]
And Ms. Jacqueline Harris Outreach & Engagement Director, ACYPL [South Africa & Botswana 2017]
8:30pm Return to hotel
Friday, November 15 Washington, DC/Tokyo, Japan
Attire: Casual Breakfast: At the hotel Additional: Please check out of the hotel and pay for any incidentals; Please have your passport readily accessible
9:00am Meet in hotel lobby and load luggage into van
9:15am Depart for airport
9:45am Arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Check into flight and proceed through security
12:40pm United Airlines #803 departs Washington, DC
Saturday, November 16 Tokyo, Japan
Attire: Casual
4:45pm Arrive at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
**Proceed through customs and immigration and collect baggage. Mr. Dai Funaki, Program Officer, Japan Center for International Exchange [+81 080 5432 1679] will meet you in international arrivals**
6:00pm Collect luggage and depart for hotel
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7:30pm Arrive and check into hotel
Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Rappongi Izumi Garden 1-6-2 Roppongi Minato-ku Tokyo, 106-0032 Japan Tel: +81.03.3506.1110
8:00pm Meet in hotel lobby and walk to dinner
8:15pm Welcome dinner with the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE)
In attendance: Mr. Dai Funaki Program Officer, JCIE [US 2018]
And Ms. Hideko Katsumata Executive Director and COO, JCIE
Topic: Welcome and schedule overview Location: The City Bakery Brasserie Rubin
9:30pm Return to hotel
Sunday, November 17 Tokyo
Attire: Casual Breakfast: At the hotel Additional: Please wear comfortable walking shoes for today’s activities
9:50am Meet in hotel lobby and depart for first activity
10:15am Visit to Meiji Shrine
11:30am Depart for next meeting
12:00pm Lunch meeting with Mr. Toshiaki Miura Political and Diplomatic Correspondent, Asahi Shimbun
Topic: Overview of current Japanese politics and diplomacy Location: Kamonka Chinese Restaurant
1:20pm Depart for next activity
2:00pm Visit to Digital Art Museum
4:00pm Depart for next activity
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5:00pm Meeting with Mr. Akio Okawara President, JCIE
Topic: Japanese political and legislative systems
6:00pm Depart for dinner
6:30pm Dinner with ACYPL-JCIE Alumni
In attendance: Ms. Yoko Miyazaki Research Officer, Political Section Delegation of the European Union to Japan [US 2016]
Mr. Daisuke Mori Deputy Associate Director, Election Strategy Headquarters, Liberal Democratic Party [US 2018]
Ms. Machiko Osoda Chief of Staff and Secretary for Policy, Office of Representative Takashi Takai [US 2018]
Mr. Masataka Shiono Assistant Chief, Information System Department, Komeito Party Headquarters Office [US 2016]
And Mr. Takehiro Shimoyama Assistant Chief, Information System Department, Komeito Party Headquarters [US 2016]
Location: Chiriri Japanese Restaurant
8:45pm Return to hotel
Monday, November 18 Tokyo
Attire: Business Breakfast: At the hotel Additional: Please bring your passport to today’s meetings
9:00am Meet in hotel lobby and depart for first meeting
9:30am Visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly with The Honorable Kohei Ojima Member, Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly [US 2015]
Also in attendance: The Honorable Ryoichi Ishikawa President, Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
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The Honorable Seigo Tachibana Vice President, Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
The Honorable Yoshihiro Hayasaka Member, Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly [US 1999]
And The Honorable Akira Omatsu Member, Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly [US 2001]
Topic: Role of the Assembly and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
10:15am Meet and greet with The Honorable Yuriko Koike Governor of Tokyo
10:30am Depart for next meeting
10:45am Meeting with Ms. Hiroko Tsuka Executive Vice President, Japan Foundation
And Mr. Junichi Chano Executive Director, Center for Global Partnership, Japan Foundation
Topic: Japanese public and cultural diplomacy
11:40am Depart for lunch meeting
12:00pm Lunch meeting with Mr. Kentaro Fujimoto Director, First North American Division, North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Topic: Japan-US alliance and economic ties Location: Neboke Japanese Restaurant
1:00pm Depart for next meeting
2:00pm Meeting with Diet Members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
Topic: Overview of the LDP party platform
3:00pm Depart for next meeting
3:30pm Meeting with representative(s) of the US Embassy – Tokyo
Topic: US-Japan relations
4:30pm Depart for next meeting
5:30pm Meeting with The Honorable Keisuke Suzuki State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Topic: Diplomatic policy of Japan
6:00pm Return to hotel
Free evening; please use your per diem for dinner
Tuesday, November 19 Tokyo/Kochi, Japan
Attire: Business Breakfast: At the hotel Additional: Please pay for any incidentals and check out of hotel. Please have your passport readily accessible
9:50am Meet in hotel lobby and load luggage onto bus
10:00am Depart for first meeting
10:30am Visit to the Komeito Party Headquarters and tour of the Daily Organ editing room
In attendance: Mr. Masataka Shiono Chief, Accounting Division, Komeito Party Headquarters [US 2018]
The Honorable Yuzuru Takeuchi Member, House of Representatives Former State Minister, Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare
Mr. Hideo Homma, Chief Writer, Komei Press [US 2018]
Mr. Miyoshi Mizoguchi Director, Administrative Department, General Affairs Bureau, Komeito Party Headquarters Office [US 2006]
And Mr. Takehiro Shimoyama Assistant Chief, Information System Department, Komeito Party Headquarters Office [US 2016]
Topic: Komeito Party platform and newspaper
12:00pm Lunch meeting hosted by the Japan-U.S. Business Council
In attendance: Ms. Mariko Akiyama Vice President, Corporate Planning Division, Economic Research Office, MUFG Bank, Ltd.
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Mr. Gaku Nakamura Manager, Strategic Relations Department, Business Strategy Office, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mr. Hirofumi Noda Acting Director General, Japan-US Business Council
Mr. Wataru Nomiyama Senior Manager, International Relations Department, Panasonic Corporation
And Ms. Teruko Wada Deputy Director, International Affairs Bureau, Keidanren/Japan Business Federation
Topic: Japan-US business relations; Japanese corporations in an aging society; Workforce development and women’s empowerment
1:15pm Depart for next meeting
2:00pm Meeting with Ambassador Atsuyuki Oike Deputy Chief Negotiator, Governmental Headquarters of the TPP
Topic: Japan’s trade policy and the US-Japan trade agreement
3:00pm Depart for next meeting
3:30pm Meeting with Mr. Yotaro Hamada Senior Staff Writer, Asahi Shimbun
Topic: Social security issues in Japan
4:30pm Depart for airport
5:00pm Arrive at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Check into flight and proceed through security
Please use your per diem for dinner
6:55pm ANA #569 departs Tokyo
8:25pm Arrive at Kochi Airport (KCZ)
8:30pm Collect baggage and depart for hotel
9:00pm Arrive at and check into hotel
Hotel Nikko Kochi Asahi Royal 9-15 Kutanda Kochi-shi Kochi, 781-0832, Japan Tel: +81.88.885.5111
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Wednesday, November 20 Kochi
Attire: Business casual Breakfast: At the hotel
8:50am Meet in hotel lobby
9:00am Depart for first meeting
10:00am Visit to Suigei Sake Brewery
11:00am Depart for lunch meeting
12:00pm Lunch with The Honorable Koichiro Yorimitsu Member, Kochi Prefectural Assembly State host in Kochi [US 2017]
Location: GoodLuck Restaurant
12:50pm Depart for next activity
1:00pm Visit to Miroku Firearms Manufacturing Co.
3:00pm Depart for next activity
4:00pm Visit to Asahi Fresh Co. Yuzu Farm
5:00pm Depart for hotel
5:30pm Return to hotel
Free time
6:30pm Welcome reception and workshop with The Honorable Koichiro Yorimitsu Member, Kochi Prefectural Assembly State host in Kochi [US 2017]
Also in attendance: Local politicians and community leaders of Kochi
Location: Hotel Nikko Kochi Asahi Royal
Free evening
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Thursday, November 21 Kochi
Attire: Business casual Breakfast: At the hotel
9:00am Depart for first activitity
10:00am Meeting with the Fisheries Department of Yamazaki Giken Machine Tools Manufacturing Company
Topic: Fry fish farming industry in Japan
11:30am Depart for lunch
12:30pm Lunch at Hirome Hiroba food market
2:00pm Depart for next activity
3:00pm Separate, small group cultural activities include a river cruise on Niyodo river, Kochi Castle, and Ryugado Cave
6:00pm Return to hotel
Free evening: please use your per diem for dinner.
Friday, November 22 Kochi/Aichi, Japan
Attire: Business Breakfast: At the hotel Additional: Please pay for any incidentals and check out of hotel. Please have your passport readily accessible
7:00am Meet in hotel lobby and depart for airport
7:50am Arrive at Kochi Airport (KCZ)
Check into flight and proceed through security
8:35am Fuji Dream Airlines #342 departs Kochi
9:35am Arrive at Nagoya Komaki Airport (NGO)
9:50am Collect luggage and meet The Honorable Takae Ito Member, House of Councillors, Diet of Japan State host in Aichi
9:55am Depart for Gamagori City
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11:00am Visit to Kaiyo Academy
Topic: Secondary school in Japan
12:15pm Group lunch
Location: Kaiyo Academy cafeteria
12:45pm Depart for next activity
2:00pm Visit to Chuden Wing Company
In attendance: Mr. Kochi Misawa Managing Director, Chuden Wing Company
And Ms. Yusuke Masada Director of General Affairs, Chuden Wing Company
Topic: Workplace accessibility in Japan for persons with disabilities
3:30pm Depart for hotel
4:30pm Arrive at and check into hotel
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel 4-6-8 Sakae Naka-ku Nagoya-shi Aichi, 460-0008, Japan Tel: +81.52.251.2411
Free time
6:00pm Meet in hotel lobby and depart for dinner
6:30pm Dinner with The Honorable Mamoru Matsumoto Member, Aichi Prefectural Assembly
The Honorable Motoshi Morii Member, Aichi Prefectural Assembly [US 2003]
The Honorable Rie Otake Member, Aichi Prefectural Assembly
The Honorable Kazumi Taniguchi Member, Aichi Prefectural Assembly
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And The Honorable Misaki Hibi Member, Nagoya City Council
Topic: Local government in Aichi Prefecture Location: Omori Japanese Restaurant
9:00pm Return to hotel
Saturday, November 23 Aichi
Attire: Casual Breakfast: Please use your per diem for breakfast Additional: Please wear comfortable walking shoes for today’s activities
9:00am Meet in hotel lobby and depart for first activity
10:00am Visit to Kobei-gama pottery kiln
Location: Pottery traditions in Japan
12:00pm Group lunch
1:00pm Depart for next meeting
1:30pm Visit to Nagoya Castle
3:30pm Depart for hotel
4:00pm Arrive at hotel
Free afternoon
6:30pm Meet in hotel lobby and walk to dinner
6:45pm Group dinner
Location: Sekai-no Yamachan Japanese Restaurant
9:00pm Return to hotel
Sunday, November 24 Aichi/Inuyama City, Japan
Attire: Casual Breakfast: Please use your per diem for breakfast
9:00am Meet in hotel lobby and depart for Inuyama City
10:00am Meet and greet with The Honorable Takuro Yamada Mayor, Inuyama City
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The Honorable Kibun Nakamura President, Inuyama City Council
And The Honorable Hidenori Osawa Vice President, Inuyama City Council
10:25am Meeting with The Honorable Anthony Bianchi Member, Inuyama City Council
Topic: Japanese local politics from an American perspective
11:45am Tour of the Inuyama City Council Chamber
12:15pm Depart for lunch meeting
12:30pm Lunch meeting with The Honorable Takae Ito Member, House of Councillors, National Diet
Topic: Women’s challenges in Japanese society Location: Ikedaya Chinese Restaurant
1:40pm Cultural tour of Inuyama City with The Honorable Anthony Bianchi Member, Inuyama City Council
Highlights include the Karakuri Exhibition Room, Hommachi Main Street, and Inuyama Castle
5:00pm Return to hotel
Free evening; Please use your per diem for dinner
Monday, November 25 Aichi/Toyota City, Japan/Nagoya, Japan
Attire: Business Breakfast: Please use your per diem for breakfast Additional: Please pay for any incidentals and check out of hotel.
9:35am Meet in hotel lobby
9:45am Depart for Toyota City
11:00am Tour of the Toyota Motor Corporation’s Toyota Kaikan Museum
In attendance: Mr. Masayoshi Shirayanagi Operating Officer, Toyota Motor Corporation
Mr. Ronald Haigh Project Manager, Toyota Motor Corporation
Ms. Noriko Taneichi External & Public Affairs Group, Toyota Motor Corporation
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And Ms. Yuri Kurata External & Public Affairs Group, Toyota Motor Corporation
Topic: Japan’s auto industry
11:45am Lunch meeting with representative(s) of Toyota Motor Corporation
Topic: Trade and investment in the auto industry
12:45pm Depart for next activity
1:00pm Tour of Tsutsumi Plant
Topic: Toyota assembly plant overview
2:30pm Depart for Nagoya, Japan
3:30pm Visit to Osu Kannon Buddhist Temple
4:30pm Depart for hotel
5:30pm Arrive at and check into hotel
Comfort Hotel Central International Airport 4-2-3 Centrair, Tokoname-shi Aichi, 479-0881, Japan Tel: +81.56.938.7211
Free time
6:50pm Meet in hotel lobby and walk to dinner
7:00pm Farewell debrief dinner
Location: Alice Dining Restaurant
8:30pm Return to hotel
Tuesday, November 26 Nagoya/Tokyo/Washington, DC
Attire: Casual Breakfast: At the hotel beginning at 6am; Please have a quick breakfast Additional: Please pay for any incidentals and check out of hotel. Please have your passport readily accessible
6:15am Meet in hotel lobby and walk to airport
6:20am Arrive at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Check into flight and proceed through security
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7:40am United Airlines #7933 departs Nagoya
8:50am Arrive at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
10:55am United Airlines #7942 departs Tokyo
9:25am Arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
**End of Program**
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Schedule Notes
Thursday, November 14 Libby Rosenbaum serves as the Chief Executive Officer overseeing ACYPL’s fundraising, communications, grants management, new business development, and strategic planning. Libby previously served as the Vice President of Programs and Communications. Prior to this, Libby served as the Education Partnerships Manager at the British Council where she promoted and established US-UK university research collaborations and planned international summits devoted to higher education best practice. She also served as the Major Gifts Officer at the Center for American Progress, a progressive think tank, and as a fundraiser on the US Senate campaigns of Ken Salazar and Joe Hoeffel. Libby graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in political science and received a master’s degree in politics and government of the European Union from the London School of Economics. She traveled on an ACYPL exchange to Argentina in July 2019.
Cameron Schupp joined ACYPL as the Development Manager in September 2015, before becoming the Development & Special Projects Director in 2018. In this role, Cameron is responsible for managing fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, and ACYPL events. Additionally, in partnership with the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Exchange, Cameron works with the Director of Special Programs to produce the bi- annual Professional Fellows Congress—a conference for over 600 emerging leaders from around the world. Cameron graduated from George Mason University in 2013 with a double major in global affairs and conflict analysis and resolution. Before joining the ACYPL team, she worked with the International Executive Service Corp (IESC) and as a Program Assistant at JASS, a women’s rights organization. Cameron previously traveled on an ACYPL exchange to the Philippines and Indonesia in 2019.
Anna Waisgerber joined ACYPL in September 2019 as the Communications Manager. Prior to joining the ACYPL team, Anna served as an Undergraduate Research Fellow for the Project on National Movements, Congressional District Intern in Massachusetts, Marketing Assistant and Electrician for the Boston College Theatre Department, and Public Policy Intern for the Massachusetts Alliance of YMCAs. Anna graduated from Boston College in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in international studies and a minor in ethics and social justice, concentrating on Central and Eastern Europe. She also studied and interned abroad in Krakow, Poland in 2017.
The U.S. Department of State is the federal executive department responsible for the international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries. The Department was created in 1789 and was the first executive department established. The Department operates the diplomatic missions of the United States abroad and is responsible for implementing the foreign policy and diplomacy efforts of the United States. The Department is led by Secretary Mike Pompeo who was nominated by President Trump and confirmed by the US Senate in April 2018.
Edwin Saeger is the Deputy Director of the Office of Japan Affairs in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the US Department of State.
Eythan Schiller is a Program Officer in the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Professional Fellows Division. Prior to this, he was a Program Analyst in the Bureau of Budget and Planning working on congressional relations, and also served as a Program Officer in ECA in the Office of Global Educational Programs overseeing academic exchanges. Before joining the State Department, Eythan worked for IREX, the International Research and Exchanges Board, in Washington, D.C. and
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Turkmenistan managing several academic exchange programs for students, teachers, and professionals from Eurasia. Eythan also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Azerbaijan from 2003-2005 as a teacher in a state middle school where he taught English. Prior to this, he held various positions in public service at the Florida Department of State, the Florida Bar, and the U.S. House of Representatives. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.
Kat Tarr currently serves as the Country Coordinator for Japan and Korea for the Office of Public Diplomacy in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the US Department of State, where she works with both policy desk officers in DC and Public Affairs Sections overseas to assist in coordinating policy, messaging, and programs. Prior to this assignment, Kat was a Cultural Affairs Officer in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and before that Vice-Consul in Shanghai, China. She has a bachelor’s degree in Japanese studies from Austin College and a master’s degree in international policy studies with a specialization in East Asia from the Monterey School of International Policy Studies (now the Middlebury Institute).
Samuel Yee is an Economic Officer of the Office of Japan Affairs in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the US Department of State.
Pam Kennedy is a Research Analyst with the East Asia Program at the Stimson Center. Prior to joining Stimson, Pam interned with the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Japan Chair and the Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies. She was also previously an Associate Examiner with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, where she reviewed Asian and American banks for safety and soundness. Pam earned a bachelor’s degree in government and East Asian studies from the College of William and Mary and a master’s degree in international relations and international economics from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
Taro Sato is a Nonresident Fellow at the Stimson Center with the East Asia Program. His research focuses on U.S.-China relations, national security, science and technology policy, and security space. Taro earned his commission upon graduation from National Defense Academy (NDA) in 2002. He has more than ten years of experience serving as an F-15 aircraft pilot which include being stationed at Okinawa and conducting Quick Reaction Alert missions over the East China Sea. Taro earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations from NDA and a master’s degree in military operational art and science from the Air Command and Staff College, Air University, U.S. Air Force. He also has completed the Maritime Command and Staff Course at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and an MOD Executive Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is currently a candidate in the master’s program at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University.
Yoshimitsu Sato is a Nonresident Fellow at the Stimson Center with the East Asia/Japan Program, on assignment from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, where he is a Lieutenant Commander. Yoshimitsu is a Surface Warfare Officer who has engaged in a ballistic missile defense patrol mission, anti-piracy maritime escort operation off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden, and warning and surveillance activity in East China Sea. Previously, Yoshimitsu served as a Communication and Intelligence Officer at the Escort Flotilla Two Headquarters based on Sasebo, Nagasaki, and was in charge of electronic warfare and information operations. He has 11 years of experience coordinating with foreign militaries and conducting bilateral/multilateral navigational and combat exercises. Yoshimitsu earned his bachelor’s degree in science and engineering from the National Defense Academy in Kanagawa, Japan and a master’s degree in international relations from the Fletcher School at Tufts University.
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Embassy of Japan is the diplomatic mission of Japan to the United States. In addition to serving as Japan's diplomatic mission, the embassy provides Japanese consular services to residents of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland. The incumbent Ambassador of Japan to the United States is Shinsuke J. Sugiyama, who presented his credentials in March 2018.
Kazutoshi Aikawa is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC. Having served in the foreign service of Japan since 1998, Kazutoshi has previously been the Director of the United Nations Policy Division and Director of the Regional Policy Division for the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has also served abroad at Japanese Embassies in the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, in Tehran, Iran, and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kazutoshi earned a degree in history from Reed College in Oregon and a law degree from the Columbia Law School.
Yoshi Kitamura is the Congressional Counsellor at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC.
Jacqueline Harris joined ACYPL in 2016 and manages the delegate nomination and selection process, maintains ongoing alumni relations, and works closely with our partners and board members as the Outreach & Engagement Director. Before joining ACYPL, Jacqueline spent four years in the Obama Administration working in the White House office of Legislative Affairs, the office of Presidential Correspondence, and as an intern in the office of the First Lady. Jacqueline also worked at ONE, an international campaigning and advocacy organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty and preventable disease. She completed her undergraduate degree at Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, with a double major in political science and international relations, concentrating on international security, diplomacy, and Middle Eastern studies. Jacqueline previously traveled on an ACYPL exchange to South Africa and Botswana in 2017.
Saturday, November 16 Tokyo is the capital of Japan, and the world’s most populous metropolis. It is one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns, and villages west of the city center. The Izu and Ogasawara Islands are also part of Tokyo. Tokyo mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples.
Dai Funaki is a Program Officer for the Japan Center for International Exchange in charge of bilateral exchange programs with ACYPL, the U.S.-Japan Parliamentary Exchange Program, and the U.S.-Japan Congressional Staff Exchange Program. Dai is also responsible for the operation of the Korea-Japan forum, which promotes high-level dialogue between politicians and key leaders from the two countries and research projects with think-tanks and other institutions in Korea or the United States. Dai earned his bachelor’s degree from Temple University and his master’s degree in international cooperation from Toyoeiwa University. He has also carried out research at the University of Missouri and the University of South Australia. He previously traveled on ACYPL exchanges to the US in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Hideko Katsumata is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE), which she joined in 1969 after graduating from the University of Sacred Heart. She manages the overall operations for JCIE and is also heavily involved in numerous programmatic areas. She currently serves as a board member of the Sacred Heart School Corporation and a member of the board of counselors of the Public Resource Foundation. Previously, Hideko has been involved in citizen movements to strengthen the nonprofit sector in Japan and served as a member of the Council for the Reform of the Public Interest Corporations that was created to advise the Prime Minister’s Office.
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Sunday, November 17 The Meiji Shrine, located in Tokyo, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji - the first emperor of modern Japan - and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine was completed and dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shōken in 1920, eight years after the passing of the emperor and six years after the passing of the empress. The shrine was destroyed during the Second World War but was rebuilt shortly thereafter. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll.
Toshiaki Miura is the Political and Diplomatic Correspondent of the Asahi Shimbun. He joined the Asahi Shimbun in 1984. After working for the political news department and as the paper’s Washington Correspondent, Toshiaki was appointed editorial writer in charge of politics and diplomacy. Later, he served as Editor-in Chief of GLOBE, a bimonthly feature and analysis section of the Asahi Shimbun covering global issues. Toshiaki is the author of Busshuno Amerika (America under the Bush Administration), and also co-authored Doumei Hanseiki (Fifty Years of U.S.-Japan Alliance), and Rekishi to Mukiau 1,2 (Facing History Part 1 & Part 2), all published by the Asahi Shimbun. He graduated from Waseda University with bachelor’s degree in political science in 1982, and in 1984 he received his master’s degree in public administration from the International Christian University, Tokyo.
Akio Okawara is the President and Chief Executive Officer for the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE). He currently serves as a panel member of the US-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON) and is a member of the Foundation Council of the Japanese-German Center Berlin. He also serves as Japanese director of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group, and as a member of Japanese-German Forum and the Korea-Japan Forum. In the global health field, Okawara serves as Director of the Global Health and Human Security Program Executive Committee, and Director of the Friends of the Global Fund, Japan (FGFJ). Previously, after working at the Sumitomo Corporation, he was seconded in the 1980s to Los Angeles to serve as Assistant to the President of Mazda Motors America, and in 1991–1997 he was posted as Director of Business Development in Washington, DC. In 2004, he was posted to the Sumitomo Shoji Research Institute, and he served as the Executive Director of the Institute from 2006 to 2013. He graduated Keio University with a bachelor’s degree in law.
Yoko Miyazaki is a Research Officer for the Political Section Delegation of the European Union to Japan. She previously worked for the Democratic Party of Japan’s International Department at its headquarters. There, she was responsible for organizing meetings and receptions for ambassadors and diplomats stationed in Japan and foreign dignitaries visiting Japan, as well as arranging for overseas visits of the party members. Yoko is a graduate of Hosei University, where she majored in intercultural communications. She previously traveled on an ACYPL exchange to the US in 2016.
Daisuke Mori is the Deputy Associate Director at the Election Strategy Headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party and is responsible for the Party’s election campaign strategies on preparing for the general elections for the House of Representatives and the regular elections of the House of Councilors. Since 2002, Daisuke has worked at the LDP Headquarters in various capacities within the Newspaper and Publication Division of the Public Relations Headquarters and as a liaison between the LDP-sponsored paper and outside media. Daisuke graduated from Rikkyo University with a degree in business administration. She previously traveled on an ACYPL exchange to the US in 2018.
Machiko Osoda has served as the Chief of Staff and Secretary for Policy for Representative Takashi Takai since 2014. In this position, she covers a wide range of policies including big data, financial technology, and information and communication technology in education. She also
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Takehiro Shimoyama is the Assistant Chief of the Information Systems Department of the Komeito Party Headquarters. He has been involved in the development of web applications, server management, expansion of client computer connection, and the party network operation and management. He has also worked on the order management system of the party newspaper called Komei Shimbun and operated the transmission of the newspaper content. Takehiro joined the Komeito Party in April 2000 and worked for the Electoral Policy Committee. He previously traveled on an ACYPL exchange to the US in 2016.
Monday, November 18 The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly is the parliament of Tokyo Metropolis. Its 127 members are elected every four years in 42 districts by a single non-transferable vote. The Assembly is responsible for enacting and amending prefectural ordinances, approving the budget, and voting on important administrative appointments made by the governor, including the vice governors.
Kohei Ojima is a Member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, representing the Nerima Ward, which is one of 23 special wards in Tokyo. Prior to being elected, Kohei worked as a Secretary for the Honorable Yuriko Koike, a Member of the House of Representatives of Japan. He was also an active student member of the LDP party. He previously traveled on an ACYPL exchange to the US in 2015.
Ryoichi Ishikawa is the President of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, and a member of the Tokyoites First Party.
Seigo Tachibana is the Vice President of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, and a member of the Komeito Party.
Yuriko Koike currently serves as the Governor of Tokyo, as Toyko’s first female governor. She was a Member of the House of Representatives of Japan from 1993 to 2016, and was previously the Minister of Defense in the cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzō Abe. She received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Cairo University.
Hiroko Tsuka is the Executive Vice President of the Japan Foundation, an organization that promotes international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
Junichi Chano is Executive Director of the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), which promotes U.S.-Japan intellectual and grassroots exchanges. Prior to taking charge of CGP, he served as Director General of the Japan Foundation New York, where he oversaw the Foundation’s cultural exchange programs to the United States. Junichi received his master’s degree in governmental administration from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Doshisha University, where he currently serves as a Visiting Professor.
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Kentaro Fujimoto is the Director of the First North America Division, North American Affairs Bureau, for the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Liberal Democratic Party, frequently abbreviated as the LDP, is a conservative political party in Japan. The LDP has almost continuously been in power since its foundation in 1955—a period called the 1955 System—with the exception of a period between 1993 and 1994, and again from 2009 to 2012. The party has generally worked closely with business interests and have followed a pro-U.S. foreign policy.
The US Embassy – Tokyo represents U.S. interests in Tokyo, Japan. The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Japan.
Keisuke Suzuki is a Japanese politician who has served as the State Minister for Foreign Affairs since September 2019. Since September of 2005, he has served as a Member in the House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tokyo.
Tuesday, November 19 The Komeito Party is a political party in Japan founded by lay members of the new religious movement Soka Gakkai. Komeito became a partner of the current coalition government in 2012.
The Daily Organ is the daily newspaper affiliated with the Komeito Party of Japan.
Masataka Shiono is the Accounting Division Chief at the Komeito Party (NKP) Headquarters. He accepted his current position after working for the NKP for one year in communication and mass media and another year in finance operations. Prior to joining the Komeito Party, Masataka worked for Taisei Corporation, a major construction and engineering company, handling international legal transactions, contracts, and cost management. Masataka received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Soka University and his master’s degree in economics from Kobe University in 2010. He also participated in an exchange program to South Africa in 2006 where he studied English, international relations, and economics. He previously traveled on an ACYPL exchange to the US in 2018.
Yuzuru Takeuchi is a Member of the House of Representatives from the Kinki proportional representation block. Formerly, he was the State Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare.
The Japan-U.S. Business Council is a Japanese organization that cooperates with the U.S.-Japan Business Council of the U.S. to make recommendations to the Japanese and U.S. governments and other organizations on business practices and policies.
Mariko Akiyama is Vice President of the Corporate Planning Division and Economic Research Office for MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Gaku Nakamura is Manager of the Strategic Relations Department and Business Strategy Office for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Hirofumi Noda is the Acting Director General of the Japan-US Business Council.
Wataru Nomiyama is the Senior Manager of the International Relations Department for the Panasonic Corporation.
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Teruko Wada is the Deputy Director of the International Affairs Bureau for the Keidanren/Japan Business Federation.
Atsuyuki Oike is the Deputy Chief Negotiator of Governmental Headquarters for the TPP. With a strong background in economics, Atsuyuki has held numerous positions representing the interests of Japan and developing economic relations with Japan’s partners. He has served with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 33 years. His previous positions include Assistant Vice Minister and Director-General for Global Issues, during which he served as Chief Negotiator for Climate Change at COP21; Economic Minister at the Embassy of Japan in China; Minister in charge of the WTO at The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva; and Economic Minister at the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Korea. He graduated from the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Law.
Yotaro Hamada is a Senior Staff Writer at Asahi Shimbun.
Kochi is the capital city of the Kochi Prefecture located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. Kochi is a largely rural area known for its mountains, rivers, and Pacific beaches.
Wednesday, November 20 Suigei Sake Brewery has produced sake dating back to 1872 in the Kochi Prefecture.
Koichiro Yorimitsu is a Member of the Kochi Prefectural Assembly, serving his second term. First elected in April of 2011, Koichiro has twice served as Vice-Chairman on the Committee of General Affairs and Chairman of the Committee on Emergency Preparedness, Culture, and Welfare. In addition to his roles in the Kochi Prefectural Assembly, Koichiro is active within the Liberal Democratic Party, serving as the Director of Youth and Students Divisions of the Liberal Democratic Party since 2015. Koichiro graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He previously traveled on an ACYPL exchange to the US in 2017.
The Miroku Firearms Manufacturing Company is a Japanese firearms manufacturer located in Nankoku, Kochi Prefecture, established in 1893. Their products include shotguns produced for Browning Arms Company and rifles licensed by Winchester Firearms.
Asahi Fresh Co. Yuzu Farm grows yuzu, a small citrus fruit grown in the nearby region and used as flavoring similar to lemon and lime.
Thursday, November 21 The Yamazaki Giken Machine Tools Manufacturing Company was created in 1979 out of the desire to maintain a rich natural environment. Its specialty is in fry farming of sea bream and Japanese horse mackerel.
Friday, November 22 Aichi is a Japanese prefecture in central Honshu Island. Its capital, Nagoya, is a manufacturing hub with a rich cultural heritage. Known as the home of Toyota, Aichi also offers samurai history, rustic beauty, and distinctive arts and crafts.
Takae Ito serves as a Member of the House of Councilors from the Hyogo District. She is a member of the Democratic Party for the People.
Gamagori City is situated on the coast of Mikawa Bay on the Pacific Ocean in southeastern Aichi Prefecture. Gamagori has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected
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Kaiyo Academy is a boarding school to nurture future global leaders through its six-year comprehensive educational program (junior and senior high school). It was established by private businesses, all agreeing to the focus on leadership training, and the dormitories are supervised by young businessmen dispatched by the participating companies.
Chuden Wing Company, a subsidiary of Chubu Electric Power Company, is a design and printing company that proactively recruits people with physical and developmental disabilities. It operates with 100+ staff members, nearly three-quarters of whom have some form of disability, and it has become a model of ways to make workplaces in Japan more accessible and inclusive.
Kochi Misawa is the Managing Director of Chuden Wing Company.
Yusuke Masada is the Director of General Affairs for Chuden Wing Company.
Mamoru Matsumoto is a Member of the Aichi Prefectural Assembly.
Rie Otake is a Member of the Aichi Prefectural Assembly.
Kazumi Taniguchi is a Member of the Aichi Prefectural Assembly.
Misaki Hibi is a Member of the Nagoya City Council.
Saturday, November 23 Kobei-gama Kiln was opened at Kobei Kato in 1804, and soon became a kiln to send dyed dishes to the Edo Castle (the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate). The shogunate’s successors continued to develop new methods, incorporating techniques from China, Persia, and the adjoining region. The 6th generation master craftsman was recognized as human national treasure for his original creations. Under the guidance of the Kohei 7th generation master craftsman, the KobeI Kiln has over thirty skilled craftsmen and are aiming to produce quality Japanese tableware.
Toyota Ecoful Town has rolled out various initiatives as an environmentally advanced city in a joint effort of the citizens, the community, and the companies to realize a low-carbon society that can be maintained in an affordable, waste-free and comfortable way, under the motto of "The Standards of Tomorrow, Today". To this end, Toyota Ecoful Town was created to make the initiatives taken by Toyota City "visible" and to spread the information in ways easy to understand.
Sunday, November 24 Inuyama City is a city in central Japan, in the Aichi Prefecture. Inuyama is known for the 16th- century Inuyama Castle, which is one of Japan's oldest wooden castles in its original state, having survived the turmoils of wars and disasters over the years.
Takuro Yamada is the Mayor of Inuyama City.
Kibun Nakamura is the President of the Inuyama City Council.
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Hidenori Osawa is the Vice President of the Inuyama City Council.
The Honorable Anthony Bianchi is a Member of the Inuyama City Council. He is the first North American to hold an elected position in Japan.
The Karakuri Exhibition Room exhibits karakuri puppets, traditional Japanese devices that move through the use of thread and clockwork. At the Karakuri Exhibition Room, the karakuri puppets used at the festival are open to the public at all times, and the workings of large karakuri can be seen up close.
The Inuyama Castle is the oldest fortress in Japan dating back to 1440. The Inuyama Castle's present keep was constructed in 1537 and is an outstanding example of Momoyama Period defensive architecture. It is one of only twelve original Japanese castles still standing today.
Monday, November 25 Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. In 2017, Toyota's corporate structure consisted of 364,445 employees worldwide and, as of September 2018, was the sixth-largest company in the world by revenue.
Masayoshi Shirayanagi is the Operating Officer of the Toyota Motor Corporation.
Ronald Haigh is the Project Manager of the Toyota Motor Corporation.
Noriko Taneichi is with the External & Public Affairs Group at the Toyota Motor Corporation.
Yuri Kurata is with the External & Public Affairs Group at the Toyota Motor Corporation.
Tsutsumi Plant is a Toyota Motor Corporation plant in Aichi that began producing Toyota products in 1970. This large plant spans 940,000 square meters and produces about 372,000 vehicles per year. Models include the Prius, Camry, and Scion.
Nagoya is the largest city in the Chūbu region of Japan. It is Japan's fourth-largest incorporated city and the third-most-populous urban area. It is located on the Pacific coast on central Honshu, is the capital of Aichi Prefecture, and is one of Japan's major ports. Nagoya was the target of US air raids during World War II. Its main industry is automotive.
Nagoya Castle is a Japanese castle located in Nagoya, central Japan. Construction of the castle was completed in 1615 by the Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Topped with golden shachihoko, votive tiger-fish roof devices, and boasting the largest floorspace of any tower keep, Nagoya Castle and its magnificent Hommaru Palace were operated as a military facility. Nagoya Castle was Japan’s first castle to be designated a National Treasure. Even after wartime air raid destruction, it was deemed historically important enough to be designated a National Historic Site. Restoration work being carried out is returning Nagoya Castle to original condition.
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Delegate Biographies
The Honorable Josh Boschee Member North Dakota House of Representatives Democrat
Elected in 2012, Josh represents District 44 in the North Dakota House of Representatives where he has served on the Industry, Business, and Labor, Agriculture, Administrative Rules, Interim Government Finance, and Interim Economic Impact committees. In addition, Josh is a Realtor at Hatch Realty where he serves as Sales Manager and Client Concierge.
Josh has over ten years of experience working with students, faculty, and staff at North Dakota State University and Minnesota State University Moorhead. At Minnesota State University Moorhead, Josh was the Assistant Director of Leadership and Organizations, where he provided advisory support to 130 student organizations, 580 student leaders, and 95 organization advisors. Prior to holding public office, Josh worked at the Career Center, Student Activities Office, Office of Orientation and Student Success, and Office of Admission at North Dakota State University.
Josh received his bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in educational leadership from North Dakota State University.
The Honorable Wanika Fisher Member Maryland House of Delegates Democrat
Elected in 2019, Wanika is a Member of the Maryland House of Delegates where she represents the residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland in District 47B and serves on the House Judiciary Committee. Additionally, Wanika is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Victor Ramirez, LLC, where she represents clients in criminal defense and personal injury proceedings.
Prior to holding elected office, Wanika was an Assistant State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Policy Aide and Outreach Coordinator for Maryland State Senator Victory Ramirez, and Policy and Community Director for Prince George’s County Council Member Deni Taveras. Wanika also worked for the Doug Gansler gubernatorial campaign.
Wanika graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a bachelor’s degree in government, politics, and African American studies. She then obtained her law degree from Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law.
Mr. Ryan Irsik Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations Walmart Republican
As Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations at Walmart, Ryan leads the company’s legislative and regulatory strategy in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. He also builds, maintains, and strengthens relationships with state and local elected officials, agency directors, staff, and trade groups to elevate Walmart’s reputation and influence in the region. Additionally, Ryan directs Walmart’s local real estate siting projects, assists Walmart’s state and local ballot initiatives, and directs Walmart’s foundation contributions.
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Prior to his role, Ryan served as a Grassroots Coordinator & Information Specialist for the National Rifle Association (NRA), where he assisted the public affairs field team by planning and implementing strategies to address business needs and goals. At the NRA, Ryan wrote and distributed issue papers, research papers, business reports, and managed an online database for key documents.
Ryan received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Pittsburg State University.
Ms. Amy Kennedy Executive Director New Hampshire Democratic Party Democrat
Amy currently serves as the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Democratic Party where she manages all internal party relations, including operating budget, human resources, legal and financial compliance, communications, fundraising, and organizing. Amy represents party interests in all Democratic campaign activities to ensure consistent messaging, operations, and financial development, and to promote the progressive interests of New Hampshire.
Most recently, Amy was the Policy Director for former New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan where she served as the Governor’s healthcare, insurance, and housing advisor. Amy made her way to New Hampshire when she joined President Barack Obama’s reelection team as Deputy State Political Director in 2012. Prior to moving to New Hampshire, Amy served as a Legislative Aide in the Florida House of Representatives and as Director of Community Relations for Planned Parenthood of North Central Florida.
Amy earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with minors in organizational leadership of non- profits and women’s studies from the University of Florida. She also received a master’s degree in public administration with concentrations in nonprofit management and local government policy from the University of North Florida.
Mr. OJ Oleka Deputy Treasurer & Chief of Staff Office of the Kentucky State Treasurer Republican
OJ serves as the Deputy Treasurer and Chief of Staff for Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball where he manages the political, strategic, and policy initiatives and day-to-day operations for the office while leading a staff of 27 employees and executing a budget of over $4.2 million dollars. In his position, OJ has created a statewide financial empowerment coalition with over 50 member organizations. In addition, OJ oversees his own management-consulting firm that specializes in leadership development and operational analysis.
Prior to his current position, OJ taught a freshman course on generational poverty in the United States as an Adjunct Professor at Bellarmine University. OJ also worked as a Recruitment Manager for Teach for America, where he developed and executed a vision to recruit student leaders in schools across Kentucky and southwest Ohio to commit to teach in under-resourced schools.
OJ received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Louisville and a master’s degree in business administration from Bellarmine University.
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The Honorable Britt Raybould Member Idaho House of Representatives Republican
Elected in 2018, Britt represents District 34, Seat B in the Idaho House of Representatives where she plays a key role in creating effective public policy for her district and serves on the Joint Finance & Appropriations, Resources & Conservations, Environment, Energy & Technology committees. In addition, Britt is the Chief Financial Officer of her family’s farm in Idaho and manages her own consulting firm that focuses on strategy and marketing for small-medium business owners.
Prior to holding elected office, Britt was involved in local Idaho politics. She served as the Youth Committeeperson of the Madison County Republican Party of Idaho and the Vice President of Legislative & Government Affairs of the National Potato Council.
Britt attended Boise State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis in technical communication. Britt earned her master’s degree in professional communication from Westminster College.
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Mr. Matt Sanderson Attorney Caplin & Drysdale Republican
Matt is an Attorney in the Political Law Group of Caplin & Drysdale where he helps major corporations, political committees, candidates, and advocacy groups comply with the increasingly numerous and complex federal, state, and local laws that govern political activity and commercial interaction with public-sector clients. Specifically, Matt advises clients on campaign-finance, "pay-to-play," ethics, and lobbying rules. Additionally, Matt is an Adjunct Faculty Member at the University of Virginia School of Law where he teaches an advanced course on campaign finance regulation.
Previously, Matt served as General Counsel of Senator Rand Paul’s 2016 presidential campaign, outside counsel for Governor Rick Perry's 2012 presidential campaign, legal counsel to Governor Mitt Romney's Commonwealth PACs, Campaign Finance Counsel for Senator John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign, and General Counsel for a government reform commission created by Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. Matt is also a Founder of PlayoffPAC, which was nominated for the 2011 Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year award.
Matt received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and obtained his law degree from the Vanderbilt University Law School. Matt is an ACYPL Trustee and previously traveled on an ACYPL exchange to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
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Program Contact Information
Washington, DC – November 13-15 Japan – November 16-26 American Council of Young Political Japan Center for International Exchange Leaders (JCIE) 1030 15th Street NW Mr. Dai Funaki Suite 580 West 4-3-17-303 Shibuya Shibuy-ku Washington, DC 20005 Tokyo, 150-0002, Japan Tel: 202-857-0999 Cell: +81.080.5432.1679 Email: [email protected] Ms. Kaylee Boalt, Program Director Cell: 864-350-5584 US Embassy – Tokyo Email: [email protected] 1 Chome-10-5 Akasaka, Minato City Tokyo, 107-8420, Japan Ms. Libby Rosenbaum, CEO Tel: +81.03.3224.5000 Cell: 202-306-0712 Web: https://jp.usembassy.gov/embassy- Email: [email protected] consulates/tokyo/
United States Department of State Hotel in Tokyo – November 16-19 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo-Rappongi Mr. Eythan Schiller Izumi Garden 1-6-2 Roppongi Minato-ku Program Officer, Professional Fellows Division Tokyo, 106-0032, Japan Office: 202-632-6424 Tel: +81.03.3506.1110 Email: [email protected] Hotel in Kochi – November 19-22 Hotel in Washington, DC – November 13-15 Hotel Nikko Kochi Asahi Royal Residence Inn by Marriott Dupont Circle 9-15 Kutanda Kochi-shi 2120 P Street, NW Kochi, 781-0832, Japan Washington, DC 20037 Tel: +81.88.885.5111 Tel: 202-466-6800 Hotel in Nagoya – November 22-25 Nagoya Tokyu Hotel 4-6-8 Sakae Naka-ku Nagoya-shi Aichi, 460-0008, Japan Tel: +81.52.251.2411
Hotel in Chubu Airport – November 25-26 Comfort Hotel Central International Airport 4-2-3 Centrair, Tokoname-shi Aichi, 479-0881, Japan Tel: +81.56.938.7211
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Flight Confirmations and Itineraries
Confirmation Last Name Number Boschee E46PZ7 Fisher JB7X89 Irsik JD86M7 Kennedy L71TP3 Oleka JG9ZQS Raybould JGY6C5 Sanderson JGQYCG
Friday, Flight #UA803 November 15 IAD Washington, DC NRT Tokyo, Japan Depart: 12:40pm Arrive: 4:45pm (+1) Arrive on Saturday, November 16
Tuesday, Flight #NH569 November 19 HND Tokyo, Japan KCZ Kochi, Japan Depart: 6:55pm Arrive: 8:25pm
Friday, Flight #FDA342 November 22 KCZ Kochi, Japan NGO Nagoya, Japan Depart: 8:35am Arrive: 9:35am
Tuesday, Flight #UA7933 Flight #UA7942 November 26 NGO Nagoya, Japan NRT Tokyo, Japan NRT Tokyo, Japan IAD Washington, DC Depart: 7:40am Depart: 10:55am Arrive: 8:50am Arrive: 9:25am Arrive on Tuesday, November 26
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