Panel & Reception

Free & Open to the Public

Join us for an exciting and unique opportunity to meet Ambassador Shimokoji, and his team of panelists! Enjoy conversation during a welcome reception, then engage with the Ambassador and his team members in a stimulating dialogue on regional and global Japan-related issues. This project is by Japan’s Office of the Prime Minister and open to everyone.

The goal of “Walk in US, Talk on Japan” is to increase awareness about Japan in the United States on a variety of issues and further develop the US—Japan relationship through people-to-people diplomacy. Supported by the Prime Minister’s Cabinet Office, teams of Japanese citizens of various backgrounds, led by former, high-ranking Japanese diplomats, travel to the US to share their perspectives and encourage open discussions with the local communities.

This team will be led by the Honorable Shuji Shimokoji, former Ambassador of Japan to Panama and Venezuela. The team will also include a retired businessman from the auto industry, a young CEO/owner of a travel company, a retired Air Force General in Japan’s Ministry of Defense, and a Shizuoka University student—all ready to discuss issues on Japan’s society, business, education, security, politics and economy.

This is designed to be a two-way dialogue. Your questions and views are most welcome.

Cosponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit and the U-M Dept. of Asian Languages and Cultures