Allies in Transition: Perspectives on U.S.-Japan Relations Under Prime Minister Takaichi and President Trump

​Join us for a thoughtful and provocative conversation about the future of the U.S.-Japan relationship under Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, and President Donald Trump. Japan and global trade expert Glen S. Fukushima, former USTR official, and long-time diplomat Katherine (Kemy) Monahan, former Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, will share their insights about the future of US economic and security ties, the chemistry between the two leaders, and the implications for US and Japanese companies. They will discuss tariffs, trade, and investment, as well as the evolving security dynamic in the Asia Pacific. The conversation will be moderated by Japan Society Board Chair and former Ambassador Larry Greenwood.

​Please note that this conversation will be off the record.

​Date & Time: Thursday, December 4th, 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

​Venue: Online via Zoom (Link will sent after registration)

​Agenda:
5:00-5:05 Opening Remarks, Larry Greenwood | Board Chair, Japan Society of Northern California & Senior Advisor, BowerGroupAsia
5:05-5:15 Introduction, Glen S. Fukushima | Visiting Fellow, Stanford University & Katherine (Kemy) Monahan | Visiting Scholar and Japan Program Fellow at Stanford University’s Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC)
5:15-5:45 Discussion - Moderator: Larry Greenwood | Board Chair, Japan Society of Northern California & Senior Advisor, BowerGroupAsia
5:45-6:10 Audience Q&A Session
6:10-6:15 Closing Remarks, Steve Pollock | President, Japan Society of Northern California

​Promotional Partner: The Japan-America Society of Washington D.C.