Learning from Each Other. the Official Proceedings of the International Symposium of Japan-America Societies (1St, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 18-21, 1995)
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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 407 323 SO 027 228 AUTHOR Correa, E. Shan, Ed. TITLE Learning from Each Other. The Official Proceedings of the International Symposium of Japan-America Societies (1st, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 18-21, 1995). INSTITUTION Japan-America Society of Hawaii, Honolulu. PUB DATE Mar 96 NOTE 296p.; Session Three on "Education: Critical Issues and New Directions" is of particular interest to educators. AVAILABLE FROM The Japan-America Society of Hawaii, P.O. Box 1412, Honolulu, HI 96806; telephone: 808-524-4450. PUB TYPE Collected Works Proceedings (021) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC12 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Asian Studies; *Developed Nations; Diplomatic History; Foreign Countries; Foreign Policy; International Cooperation; *International Relations; *International Trade; Japanese American Culture; Japanese Culture; Social Science Research; World Affairs IDENTIFIERS Japan America Societies ABSTRACT This book provides a compilation of addresses and panel presentations from the 1995 International Symposium of Japan-America Societies. Twenty-nine eminent speakers and presenters, authorities on topics ranging from economics to education, shared dialogue with delegates who gathered for elite. first-ever meeting of members of Japan America Societies from both sides of the Pacific>The introductory materials and overview contain the observations of t2le editor, Compiled from notes taken during the conference and supplemented by audiotapes provided by Simul International. The second section of the Proceedings contains the documents of those presenting the keynote addresses and panel sessions which were the S7.-,bstance of the Symposium. The seven panel session topics (with presenters) included: (1) "Japan and America, 1945-1993: Peace, Progress! Partnership" (Robert Scalapino; Yukio Matsuyama; Aki::a. Iriye; Nagayo Homma); (2) "The U.S.-Japan Relationship'and Security in Asia" (James Auer; Yukio Okamoto; James Kelly; Ryosei Kokubun); (3) "Education: Critical Issues and New Directions" (Yasunori Nishijima; Gene Carter; Shinkichi Eto); (4) "Public Safety: Crime and Justice" (Sabrina McKenna; Atsuyuki Sassa; Lynn Curtis; Yuk-iko Tsunoda); (5) "Aging: Responsibility and Cost" (Robert Friedland; Mikio Kawa; Thomas Mahoney; Kazunori Yamanoi); (6) "Seeking a Better Life: Challenges of International Migration" (Wayne Cornelius; Haruo Shimada; Glen Krebs; Yasuaki Onuma); and (7)"Easing Economic Tensions" (Glen Fukushima; Kazuo Nukazawa; Sozaburo Okamatsu; Seiji Naya). Keynote addresses included: "Japan and the U.S.: Old Friends, New Questions," (Takakazu Kuriyama) and "Japan-U.S. Cooperation: A Key to Creating Future Global Society" (Makiko Tanaka). Six student essays are also included. Concluding sections are: Speakers and Panelists, Directory of Societies, and Symposium Delegates. (EH) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ******************************************************************************** PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY Fig& 0 TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) I I Aft I I a 4 S I U S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization Koriginating it Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy 2 BEST COPY AVAILABLE International Symposium Keynote Speakers The Honorable Takakazu Kuriyama, Ambassador to the United States KEYNOTE SPEAKER: "Japan and the U.S.: Old Friends, New Questions" The appointment as Ambassador to the United States adds another significant milestone to the varied and distinguished diplomatic career of Takakazu Kuriyama. His father was a diplomat, and Ambassador Kuriyama was born in France, where his father had been posted. Al- though a part of his childhood was spent in Sweden, he was educated primarily in Japan, and after passing the rigorously competitive entrance exam tothe University of Tokyo he studied law. A few years later, he also passed the Higher Diplomatic ServiceExamination, and his foreign service career began with a return to academethis time to the UnitedStates, where he spent the next two years at Lawrence University in Wisconsin and AmherstCollege in Massachusetts under the sponsorship of the Ministry's diplomatic training program. Upon returning toJapan, Ambassador Kuriyama's duties and assignments in_ the Foreign Ministry grew in responsibilityyearly, paralleling the rise that Japan was experiencing in international affairs. Among hisother assignments were his appointment as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1987, Vice Ministerfor Foreign Affairs in 1989, and Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs in 1991. His Ambassadorship tothe United States was his second ambassadorial assignment; he served as Ambassador toMalaysia in 1985, where his wife, Masako, also did much:toward fostering good relations. Ambassadorand Mrs. Kuriyama have two daughters. ., The Honorable Makiko Tanaka, Minister of State for Science and Technology KEYNOTE SPEAKER: "Japan-U.S. Cooperation - A Key to Creating A Future Global Society" The Honorable Makiko Tanaka is Minister of State for Science & Technology, responsible for the entire administration of science and tech- nology in Japan. She is a Member of the House of Representatives (H.R.) (Liberal Democratic Party) and has served since 1993. Minister Tanaka is a member of the Council for Science & Technology (CST), which is theadvisory body to the Prime Minister to serve as supreme deliberative council on science and technologypolicy in Japan. She is also chairperson of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), the advisory bodyof policy planning and decision making of research, development and utilization of nuclear energy inJapan. As chairperson of the Space Activities Commission (SAC), Ministerof State Tanaka is involved in the policy planning and decision making of space development in Japan. Minister Tanaka graduated in 1968 from School of Commerce I, Waseda University. 3 The Official Proceedings of the International Symposium of Japan-America Societies "Learning From Each Other" June 18-21, 1995 Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii U.S.A. Written and Edited by E. Shan Correa for The Japan America Society of Hawaii 4 fit El The Japan-America Society of Hawaii tAk P. O. Box 1412, Honolulu, Hawaii 96806 (808) 524-4450 Fax: (808) 524-4451 HONORARY TRUSTEES HONORABLE DANIEL K. INOUYE LUAU Steles Senate HONORABLE DANIEL X AXAMA United Sum Senate HONORABLE PATSY T. MINK Hone d Rep...yes MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION HONORABLE NE11. ABERCROMBIE Heem d Refamentalims HONORABLE KISHICHIRO AMAE Canal General d Japan HONORABLE BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO From JASH President Dwane Brenneman Gommot of Mimi HONORABLE JEREMY HARRIS Maya d Honolulu SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL MR. KENNETH BROWN MR. HERBERT CORNUELLE Mahalo Nui Loa!!This is Hawaii's way of saying, 'Thank you MR. WILL HENDERSON MR. RALPH HONDA MR KAZUO Gin very much." To all of you who participated, volunteered, and DR. EVERETT KLEIMAN,* DR FUJI° MATSUDA donated funds and services to make the 1995 International DR. JAMES 1A3RITA OFFICERS Symposium a great success, heartfelt appreciation from the MR. DWANE BRENNEMAN RnHN MR. TUTU AJKO Japan-America Society of Hawaii. Viee Pte.. ADM. RONALD HAYS VK Pntsithre PAIA HONDA Velt Pend. The feedback we received from the delegates, speakers, vol- AO HOWARD KARR Yp Pmettlent unteers and donors has been overwhelmingly positive. The DR. ROBERT SAKM V. Preeided initiatives to strengthen the network of societies that we have MS. JEAN MLLES V. PretieeneSecretary seen since the symposium have been gratifying. The actions MR. STANLEY SAWN Vp Pteselent/Treaseret reflect the efforts and commitment of all involved in the societ- BOARD OF TRUSTEES MR TETSU MKO MR. OVIME BRENKMAN ies' common missionpromoting and strengthening the United MS. NORRIE DEL VECCHIO MR. PAIA. DEVENS States-Japan relationship. MS. BRENDA FOSTER MR MARK FtnCUNAGA MR. YURI GIGA DR NORMAN GOLDSTEIN MR. HOWARD HAMAMOTO Let us continue to work together as we build on the foundation MR TATSUMI HAYASHI ADM. RONALD HAYS MR. PAUL /OVA laid at the first symposium. And let us all strongly support the MS. 1.101A UTAK() HUDSON MR. RICHARD HUMPHREYS initiative and efforts of the Japan-America Society of Fukuoka MR ANDY ICHIKI MS KATHRYN MINER AM. KOICHI ISAYAMA as they undertake the task of hosting the 1998 International MR. AMBIENCE JOHNSON MR HOWARD KARR Symposium of Japan-America Societies. Mahalo Nui Loa!! MR. JACK KELLNER MR. JAMES KELLY MN. HEFT° KONO MR ROBERT LEES MR. MICHAEL LEINEWEBER With warmest Aloha, OR DAVID *MAIN MRS. MARJORM INDIUM MR. WAYNE DAVAO DR ALBERT WYASATO MI ROBERT NAKASONE OR. MARGARET ODA MRS AGNES OGATA MR MASAAKI ONO OR RUTH ONO 1411. WIWAN DANN Dwane Brenneman MR. SIEGFRIED RAWER MR JOIN REED MS. JEAN ROU.ES President CM ROBERT SAKAI MR RYOZO SAM MR JOB SAID YOSHIHAFIU SATON W. STANLEY SAWN DR DUDLEY SETO OM ADAM SMYSER MR DOUGLAS SCOETMI MR JACK TMEOA MS. BARBARA TANABE MG. IRINA URANO MR. GERALD USHIJIMA LO. SHARON WEINER ALUM YASUE EXECURVE DIRECTOR MR EARL OKAWA 5 LitEST COPY AVAILABLE Table of Contents iii Table of Contents Society President's Message ii Table of Contents i i i Donors and Supporters vi Committees and Volunteers Schedule