2010 / Former USC Professor of International Relations, Peter Berton awarded Japanese government medal

On November 3 (Japan Standard Time), the Government of Japan announced the recipients of its Fall 2010 Decorations. From Los Angeles Consulate General jurisdiction, Dr. Peter Berton, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of International Relations, University of Southern California was awarded the…

UCLA to present Shakuhachi music, Nov 15, 3-5 PM

UCLA Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies Colloquium Kaoru Kakizakai, Shakuhachi performer and instructor of the International Shakuhachi Training Center A Presentation of Shakuhachi Honkyoku: Performance and Talk Introductions and opening remarks will be made by UCLA…

US-Japan Diplomacy: Fact Sheet on New Initiatives

November 13, 2010 Yokohama, Japan Released by Office of the Press Secretary, the White House Today, on the occasion of their meeting at the Yokohama APEC Economic Leaders Meeting, President Obama and Prime Minister Kan launched the following new initiatives.…