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.
2025.06.30
2025 JUBC Annual General Meeting at Imperial Hotel Tokyo
Makoto Takashima, Chairman of the Board, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has been elected chairman of the Japan-U.S. Business Council. Seven new vice chairmen were also elected.
Guest Speaker: Mr. Aaron D. Snipe, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan
(Chairman Jun Sawada)
(DCM Aaron D. Snipe)
(New Chairman Makoto Takashima)
(Annual General Meeting)
2024.12.23
Visit to Prime Minister Ishiba
Chairman and Vice Chairmen of the Japan-U.S. Business Council visited the Prime Minister’s office to present the Joint Statement of the 61st U.S.-Japan Business Conference to Prime Minister Ishiba on December 23, 2024.
2024.10.10-11
The 61st U.S.-Japan Business Conference was held in Washington, DC.
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
