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2015 JAPANESE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP DELEGATION TO JAPAN
15TH DELEGATION
[ March 6 – 14, 2015 ]

September 1, 2014
The Consulate-General of Japan in New York is now inviting applicants to the 2015 Japanese American Leadership Delegation to Japan from Japanese American residents of the following areas; Connecticut (zip codes beginning 068 and 069), Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.

The 2015 Delegation will be comprised of senior Japanese American leaders who are top leaders in their professions, have had moderate to extensive experience in U.S.-Japan relations, and will be committed to furthering the U.S.-Japan relationship upon their return. The 2015 Delegation seeks senior leaders from local, state or regional government sectors including appointed and elected officials, entrepreneurship in areas such as clean energy, new technology, culinary and tourism, and communications including social media. For your reference, please also visit the U.S.-Japan Council JALD Website (http://www.usjapancouncil.org/jald), which provides the overview of the 2014 delegation program.

Individuals selected must be able to travel to Japan from March 6-14, 2015 and attend a mandatory orientation in Los Angeles on January 30-31, 2015.

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday, September 26, 2014

Please send all information by email, fax, or mail to the Consulate-General of Japan in New York. A second copy should be sent to the U.S.-Japan Council. For non-residents of the above mentioned areas, please consult with the following Consulate-General of Japan Guide for the United States.

Application Materials

-  Factsheet
-  Application Form ( )
-  Consulate-General Guide for the United States ( )

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Consulate-General of Japan in New York, Political Section (Mr. Shinoihara)
299 Park Ave, 19th Floor New York NY 10171-0025
Tel: 212-418-4436 (Mr. Shinohara)
Fax: 212-688-2712
E-mail: fumihito.shinohara@mofa.go.jp

Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
    - Ms. Jennifer Usyak, (213) 617-6700 x166, j.usyak@ls.mofa.go.jp, or
    - Consul Toshio Odagiri, (213) 617-6700, toshio.odagiri@mofa.go.jp
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