2027 Japanese American Leadership Delegation to Japan

2027 JAPANESE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP DELEGATION TO JAPAN
24^th DELEGATION
February 6 to 13, 2027
 

Sponsored by:                  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
                                                       
Organized by:                   U.S.-Japan Council

OVERVIEW
 
The Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD) program provides the opportunity for a select group of Japanese American leaders from across the U.S. to travel to Japan to engage with Japanese leaders in the business, government, academic, non-profit and cultural sectors. The trip also allows Japanese leaders to gain a greater understanding of multicultural America through the experiences of a diverse group of Japanese Americans. Upon their return, delegates collaborate with JALD alumni, the local consulates, the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) and local and national community organizations to continue strengthening ties between the U.S. and Japan.   
 
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) represented in the United States by the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. and seventeen consulate general/consular offices, sponsors the program. The U.S.-Japan Council provides administration and organization for this program. The program began in 2000 and 256 delegates have participated to date.  
 
2027 PROGRAM
 
The 2027 Delegation will include Japanese Americans who are top leaders in their professions, have had moderate to extensive experience in U.S.-Japan relations, and will be committed to furthering the U.S.-Japan relationship upon their return. The 2027 program seeks senior leaders from a range of sectors, including local, state, regional, or federal government (both appointed and elected officials); philanthropy, nonprofit, and education; technology, AI, and startups; sustainability and energy; and business, finance, and investment. Priority will be given to candidates from areas not represented in previous delegations, with a strong commitment to collaborate with Japanese Americans
 
GOALS OF THE DELEGATION PROGRAM
 

1. Improve understanding and strengthen long term relations between Japanese Americans and Japan.

2. Develop and implement ongoing strategies to expand the role of Japanese Americans in advancing U.S.-Japan relations.

3. Develop a network of Japanese American leaders that will continue to advance long term U.S.-Japan relations at the regional, national and international levels.

• Application
• 2027 JALD Fact Sheet
• Embassy and Consulates in the US (Contact Information)