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Building Bridges: Celebrating 150 Years of the Meiji Restoration and Japanese American History 2018 Japanese American Leadership Delegation Report • March 3-10 • Tokyo and Yamaguchi Building Bridges: Celebrating 150 years of the Meiji Restoration and Japanese American History Sunday, March 4, 2018 Dinner with Taro Kono and Parliamentary Members ur first day was spent sightseeing in Tokyo and included visits Oto Ueno Park and the Meiji Shrine, followed by a walk on the famous Takeshita Dori in Harajuku. The trip kicked off formally with a dinner hosted by Foreign Minister Taro Kono with a wide ranging group of members of the parliament. The dinner was a little different from past year's dinners as it was at a shabu shabu restaurant in the Akasaka neighborhood, but the communal aspect of the meal was a fitting start to our trip. We each had the opportunity to meet with one or two members of the parliament at our tables and gained some initial insight into the issues we would be discussing further throughout the rest of the visit. The evening culminated in the traditional trip to karaoke, whichafter some initial hesitation, was fully embraced by our delegation. The graciousness of our hosts for the evening from Minister Kono for dinner and the parliamentary members for karaoke put us at ease before our first full day of formal meetings. 3 Name Surname Editor Monday, March 5, 2018 Meeting with Princess Takamado ur delegation started our first full day of meetings at the Akasaka OEstate, residence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado. Our visit was just a few days after the celebration of Girls' Day, and we were fortunate to view her beautiful collection of dolls which were displayed from wall to wall. We all truly enjoyed our conversation with the Princess over tea and traditional girls day sweets. Princess Takamado took the time to get to know each and every delegate and their personal background. Having been educated in the U.K. and Canada and raised around the world, our conversation ranged from current world issues, to cultural and racial diversity, traditions, and sports. Her warmth and positive energy was felt by all of us. A memorable experience that we will never forget. 5 Luncheon with Keidanren Japan Federation of Economic Organizations eidanren, the Japan Federation • Japanese companies directly employ of Economic Organizations, 856,100 Americans; this has an hosted a lunch meeting for estimated total impact (including direct Kthe delegation at its headquarters on and indirect) of approximately 1.6 March 5, 2018. The meeting began with million jobs. These are high paying opening remarks from Haruo Murase, jobs with an average annual salary of (Chair for Keidanren’s Committee on $84,373. U.S. Affairs), Shigeru Hayakawa, (Vice Chair of Keidanren), Irene Hirano • U.S. exports of goods and services to Inouye, (President of the U.S. Japan Japan exceeded $100 billion in 2016 Council), and Sheri Bryant who served with 30 states exporting more than $1 as the lead speaker on behalf of the billion to Japanese consumers. delegates. The conversation around the table was As the rest of the introductions were rich with an exchange of viewpoints made, it was apparent that many of between Keidanren and the delegates. the attending Keidanren members The common discussion themes had previously resided in the U.S. as centered around: initiatives by employees for companies with a major Japanese companies in the U.S. as presence in the U.S. good corporate citizens, the potential impact on trade relations from recent To start the discussion, an overview was U.S. policies, the lack of investment provided regarding Japan’s investments in U.S. infrastructure, adapting to in the U.S. and the employment of technological advancements and future Americans by Japanese companies. workforce concerns. Some key points include: There were many comments that • Japan is a leading investor to the because of governmental policy U.S. with foreign direct investment at uncertainty, grass-root efforts, such as $421 billion in stock and $34 billion in the JALD program, are important to annual cash flow. develop and forge personal connections 6 for the continued strength of the U.S.- U.S. talent has led to many recent Japan relations. technological research and development investments in the U.S. The delegates pointed out that in the by Japanese companies. These efforts U.S., individual states take the initiative are targeted toward advancements in to pursue economic development areas such as artificial intelligence, with global companies and do not rely appliances and the “internet of things”, heavily on Federal assistance. Local autonomous vehicles, and sustainable control also applies to infrastructure and renewable energy. funding with prioritization and funding provided at the State and Other specific issues and concerns were local government levels, and smaller discussed. These include competition amounts of funding are distributed to caused by the increasing volume the states by the Federal government. of internet sales and its impact on While Japanese companies are Japanese companies, Japan’s declining concerned about risk due to the lack population and its impact on available of investment in U.S. infrastructure, workforce and recent initiatives to U.S. companies are exposed to this risk change Japan’s education aimed to as well. broaden global studies and to gain a better understanding of external issues. 7 U.S. ParliamentaryFriendship League pening remarks were made by from the President. Councillor Nakasone Hirofumi Nakasone, President of noted that he has visited the U.S. many the Japan-U.S. Friendship League. times and engages frequently with our ONine members of the House of Councillors members of Congress. He hopes the participated in the meeting. He stressed U.S. will reconsider joining the Trans the bi-partisan nature of their organization Pacific Partnership. With regard to the and how people-to-people relationships trade deficit, particularly in the area and celebration of the 150th anniversary of of autos, he emphasized that U.S. car Japanese migration to Hawaii and Guam in manufacturers do not market well in Japan 1868 strengthen our relationship. and cars are not adapted to the Japanese market with regard to right side steering Further opening remarks from the JALD or size. He noted the success of German delegation highlighted the diversity manufacturer BMW that specifically of Japanese American experience, targets the Japanese market with their background, and geography that the product and marketing. delegation represented. This was affirmed by Natsuo Yamaguchi of the Komeito party Drawing parallels to the challenges faced who stated that he is proud of Japanese in the U.S., the discussion turned to how Americans’ variety of backgrounds and Japan is addressing budget issues in light that Japanese Americans have spread out of an aging population. Former Minister across the U.S. of Health Shiozaki responded that there are several problems facing Japan: aging Discussion opened with an inquiry to society, declining populations, and the the parliamentarian’s view of the status declining labor force. To address those of trade between the two countries in issues, they are looking for “dynamic light of the changing policy directives engagement” by the people to encourage 8 women and older people to come back Using a more holistic approach you can into the labor market. They are also trying change behaviors to a healthier, lower cost new social welfare policies (50% supported lifestyle. Along these lines, it was noted that by Japan tax payers). Councillor Inoguchi one of the things they are trying in Japan is also suggested three solutions – free birth/ "Hospital at Home" to contain costs. pregnancy, free child care, free education In closing, Councillor Nakasone raised and that these would fall under three concerns regarding the establishment of categories: 12 comfort women statues/monuments 1) mitigate the problems facing in the U.S. The government is concerned populace that Japanese students in the U.S. face 2) adapting to find new ideas for a harassment because of the statues. He smaller population and emphasized that Japan has made apology and reparations and the issue should be 3) prevent the mis-design of social settled. He asked that if we become aware of welfare programs. plans to erect new memorials or statues, to The U.S. typically has two viewpoints for please inform our consul general offices. the cost containment for health care: The JALD delegation closed the meeting 1) market strategies to contain costs by inviting the Friendship League to learn more of the diversity of the U.S and explore 2) a more holistic approach involving areas outside the East and West coasts on greater transparency in health care their visits. costs. 9 Meeting with Minister Yohei Kono and Ambassador Masaharu Kohno he delegation was honored to meet competitors. Japan is busy planning for with two long-time Japanese leaders. the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo Yohei Kono is a prominent leader in and Ambassador Kohno serves as an TJapan who has served numerous roles over Executive Board Member of the Organizing many years in the government including Committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign the Paralympic Games. Affairs, and Speaker of the House of Among the concerns the committee is Representatives. Ambassador Masaharu working through is the Tokyo summer Kohno has held a long career with the heat. When Tokyo last hosted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs including Olympics, it was 50 years ago and in the several ambassadorships and currently as month of October. August temperatures Special Envoy of the Government of Japan will be much different and hotter. They are for the Middle East Peace. also faced with the challenge of scheduling The informative discussion was very to appeal to the U.S.
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