2019 Japan Update Symposium

U.S.-Japan Relations: Alliance in Disarray? 
Learn about recent developments in U.S.-Japan relations - and how they affect North Texas. 

Japan and the U.S. remain important strategic partners, however recent events have threatened the relationship, which will be examined by experts from both countries during the luncheon. The afternoon panel will focus on the Japan-North Texas commercial relationship, which is continuously growing in importance and bilateral investment. 

Register by February 8 at www.jasdfw.org. 

Luncheon Speakers

Dr. Mieko Nakabayashi
Professor, School of Social Sciences
Waseda University

Dr. Gene Park
Associate Professor, Political Science
Loyola Marymount University 

Panel Session

Sarah Carabias-Rush
SVP, International Engagement
Dallas Regional Chamber

Josh Mayfield
Managing Director, Office of the President
ORIX Corporation, USA

Dr. Hiroki Takeuchi, Panel Chair
Associate Professor and Director
Sun & Star Program on Japan and East Asia, Tower Center for Political Studies, SMU