RSVP for JASC’s 90th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony in Tokyo
  ISC is happy to pass along the below message from the JASC Alumni Association in Japan. If you know other alumni in Japan who may be interested in this event, please pass this along to them. Dear Alumni of the Japan-America Student Conference, We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC). As you may know, JASC, which began in 1934, celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2024. In honor of this milestone, we are pleased to inform you that, as previously announced, a special 90th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony will be held on with the gracious presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado. This event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the 90-year history of JASC and Japan-U.S. relations, discuss future prospects for international peace and relations between Japan and the U.S., and offer alumni a chance to reconnect and engage with one another. RSVP Instructions Due to security arrangements, we kindly ask that you RSVP in advance. If you wish to attend the event, we appreciate your prompt reply. Please email the Alumni Association Secretariat (jasc-j@kjass.net) with the following information: Your name The JASC Conference(s) you attended (e.g., 30th, 31st) Please bring the participation fee, which can be paid in cash on the day of the event: Alumni I (Participants up to the 65th Conference): 10,000 yen Alumni II (66th Conference onward): 5,000 yen Students: 3,000 yen   Commemorative Goods To celebrate the 90th anniversary, commemorative items will be available for purchase on-site. We hope you will take this opportunity to collect these special items:Ginza Itoya JASC logo clip binder (10,000 yen) – limited to 50 unitsJASC and 90th-anniversary logo sticker (2,000 yen)JASC pin badge (1,000 yen)   90th Anniversary Message Collection International Education Center (IEC) is also collecting stories and experiences from alumni for a special message book in celebration of the 90th anniversary. These messages will be shared during the ceremony and via the alumni association’s email newsletters. We kindly invite you to share your reflections under the theme, “How was JASC a life-changing experience for you?” by submitting your stories through the following form.Share Your JASC ReflectionsYours sincerely, Chairman, International Education Center Hiroshi Konno President, Japan-America Student Conference Alumni AssociationMinoru Okamoto Program Overview (Tentative) Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024, 14:00 – 18:00 (doors open at 13:30) Venue: Josui Kaikan (2-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Hosts: Japan-America Student Conference Alumni Association, International Education Promotion Participants: JASC Alumni, experts on Japan-U.S. relations, special guests (approx. 200 attendees) Ceremony Program: 13:30 Registration 14:00-14:20 Opening Remarks JASC Alumni Association / International Education Promotion Foundation / International Student Conferences Inc. (ISC) 14:20-14:40 Guest Speeches and Honors Representatives from the Japanese and U.S. governments, and others 14:40-15:20 JASC 90th Anniversary Commemorative Lecture “The Historical Shifts in Japan-U.S. Relations and Future Outlook: The Role of Democracy” (tentative) Shigeki Uno (40th & 41st JASC / Director, Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo) Alumni Panel Discussion: 15:30-15:40 Panel Discussion Introduction: “The Historical Evolution of JASC” 15:40-16:30 Alumni Panel Discussion “Can JASC Continue to Be the Origin of Friendship Among Society’s Leaders?” Moderator: Haruka Hashimoto (Convallaria Inc. / 62nd JASC) 16:30-16:40 Closing Remarks Panelists: Koji Horinuki (The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan / 54th & 55th JASC) Kunihiro Shimoji (EF Polymer Inc. / 62nd & 63rd JASC) Makiko Miyazaki (Nippon Foundation / 70th & 71st JASC) 17:00-18:00 Celebratory Reception: (Congratulatory Speech, Toast, Performances, etc.) |