With huge help from retired U.S. Army Colonel Milton H. Isa, who currently works part time for Stars and Stripes, the WA Project’s “Arigato, America” message has been published in a commemorative book on Operation Tomodachi. The U.S. Armed Forces undertook Operation Tomodachi rescue and relief efforts with the Japan Self Defense Forces following the March 11th tsunami […]
“Arigato, America” Published in U.S. Military’s Commemorative Book on Operation Tomodachi
June 26, 2011
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Announcing the 2011 CEPEX JSA Winner
May 31, 2011
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We are pleased to announce the winner of the Second Annual CEPEX Japan Studies Award. We were impressed by the variety and quality of the numerous submissions we received. After careful consideration, we narrowed down the applicants to three finalists: Tracy Kline, Lissett Medrano and Megan Pfeifle. Our selection criteria for this year’s winner took into account the […]
Today, in the May 10th edition of the Washington Times, there is a full page ad on the back of the first section. Below a sketched image of a firm handshake one simple word is written: Arigato. This is one way the Japanese community, through the WA Project and with support from CEPEX, is saying […]
Join the “Arigato, America” Campaign As It Kicks Off (グローバルWA（輪）-DC プロジェクト)
April 19, 2011
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An outgrowth of the WA Project (“Like” their Facebook page here), the Japanese community is saying “Thank you, America” for the United States’ assistance as Japan emerges from the triple disaster of earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear power plant accident. This assistance includes the U.S. military’s Operation Tomodachi along with numerous NGOs, U.S. government agencies, […]
Fairfax County Public Schools Grateful for Support for Japanese Immersion Program
March 31, 2011
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One of CEPEX’s founders, Yukio Tada, was in Washington, DC for business last week. Even given his hectic schedule, he was able to meet with Great Falls Elementary PTA members for lunch. Great Falls Elementary is fortunate to be part of Fairfax County Public School’s Partial Language Immersion Program for Japanese. Approximately 25% of its students […]
CEPEX Japan Studies Award Still Scheduled for 2011
March 29, 2011
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Those interested in applying for the 2nd Annual CEPEX Japan Studies Award may be wondering if the tragic earthquake and tsunami that Japan experienced on March 11th has affected the program or its award, which includes a trip to Japan, given everything that has been going on since 3/11. The CEPEX executive officers would like […]
CEPEX Holds 2011 Board Meeting in Tokyo
March 7, 2011
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The 2011 CEPEX Board Meeting was held at Diet Member & CEPEX Vice-Chairwoman Mieko Nakabayashi-san’s office on February 24, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan.
GPI Event Held in Tokyo with CEPEX Support
November 30, 2010
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On Saturday, November 27th, the Global Policy Initiative (GPI) held its 2010 Tokyo Forum at Josai International University with the support of CEPEX. Chairman of the Board Yukio Tada was on hand for the event and gave closing remarks. Justin Manger, from the CEPEX Washington, D.C., office was in Tokyo for business and dropped by briefly […]
CEPEX Holds U.S.-Japan Environmental Sustainability Seminar in Colorado
November 11, 2010
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CEPEX, in conjunction with the CU Center for Asian Studies, hosted its first ever seminar on U.S.-Japan environmental sustainability at the University of Colorado, Boulder on Tuesday, November 8th. The event was a huge success with approximately 60 students, educators, and members of the community braving snowy weather to attend. The event brought together those passionate about […]
CEPEX co-sponsored the first ISG (International Study Group) closed workshop on “Building Sustainable Peace and Security” with the Gulf Research Center and Sojitz Research Institute at the Japanese Diet Members Building on Tuesday, October 26. This event was a brand new initiative and “Chatham House Rules” applied. 1. Topics: In addition to Far East Asia, […]
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