2026 JUBC Annual General Meeting at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
JUBC board members and staff held the Annual General Meeting at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. Guest Speaker: Mr. Naoki Kumagai, Director-General / Assistant Minister (Ambassador), North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2026.05.28
USJBC-JUBC Joint Staff Meeting was held at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo.
The Japan-U.S. and U.S.-Japan Business Councils held the Joint Staff Meeting and Special Symposium at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. During the meeting, active discussions were conducted within each working group in preparation for the 63rd U.S.-Japan Business Conference scheduled for October 2026. In the plenary session, discussions focused on topics such as AI and workforce development. In the afternoon Special Symposium, panel discussions were held on themes including economic security, as well as energy supply chains. Guest speaker: Mr. Evan Felsing, Minister Counselor for Economic and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Embassy Tokyo
2026.01.08
Visit to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
The Board of the Japan-U.S. Business Council (Former Chairman Sawada, Chairman Takashima and Vice Chairmen) visited the Prime Minister’s office to present the Joint Statement of the 62nd U.S.-Japan Business Conference to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on January 8, 2026, explaining its contents. They also exchanged views on public-private cooperation for further strengthening Japan-U.S. economic relations.
2026.01.08
Visit to Mr. Toshiyuki Ochi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
The Board of the Japan-U.S. Business Council (Former Chairman Sawada, Chairman Takashima and Vice Chairmen) visited the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to present the Joint Statement of the 62nd U.S.-Japan Business Conference to Mr. Toshiyuki Ochi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on January 8, 2026, explaining its contents. They also exchanged views on public-private cooperation for further strengthening Japan-U.S. economic relations.
2025.10.03
Change in Chairmanship of the Japan-U.S. Business Council
Mr. Makoto Takashima, Chairman of the Board, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, was appointed as the new chairman of the Japan-U.S. Business Council, effective on October 3, 2025.
2025.10.2-3
The 62nd U.S.-Japan Business Conference was held in Imperial Hotel, Tokyo.
Japan-U.S. Business Council and U.S.-Japan Business Council issued a joint statement at the conclusion of the conference.
Mr. Masayoshi Arai, Director-General, for Trade Policy Bureau, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry addressed the JUBC Executive Committee Meeting.
Upcoming Events
Japan-U.S. Business Council related events
-2026-
October 6-7
The 63rd U.S.-Japan Business Conference in Washington, D.C.
Japan-U.S. Regional Association related events
-2026-
September 9-11
The 56th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-Midwest U.S. Association in Indianapolis, Indiana
October 25-27
The 48th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association in Nashville, Tennessee
