U.S.-Japan Business Council

@USJBC

The U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC), a membership organization within @USChamber @ChamberGlobal, supports the interests of U.S. business in Japan.

Washington, D.C.

Joined December 2015

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U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Jul 22

Thank you to Tokyo Governor @ecoyuri for making time to speak with USJBC members during her visit to Washington, DC. Our members appreciated the opportunity to discuss everything her administration is doing to expand and improve the business environment in Tokyo.

USJBC's tweet image. Thank you to Tokyo Governor @ecoyuri for making time to speak with USJBC members during her visit to Washington, DC. Our members appreciated the opportunity to discuss everything her administration is doing to expand and improve the business environment in Tokyo.

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U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Jul 1

Congrats to @GEVernova on launching a joint focus group with Japan’s METI to advance decarbonization and energy security! The group will explore policy, regulatory, and technical solutions to strengthen U.S.-Japan energy ties. More here: gevernova.com/news/press-rel….

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Jun 2

The USJBC and JUBC were delighted to host @USAmbJapan George Glass, his wife Mary, and over 120 biz leaders for a fireside chat and welcome reception on May 29. We look forward to working with Amb. Glass to strengthen #US - #Japan economic relations.

USJBC's tweet image. The USJBC and JUBC were delighted to host @USAmbJapan George Glass, his wife Mary, and over 120 biz leaders for a fireside chat and welcome reception on May 29. We look forward to working with Amb. Glass to strengthen #US - #Japan economic relations.

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · May 12

USJBC welcomes Freeman Shaheen, President of @Chevron Global Gas, to its Board of Directors. Shaheen is also the new U.S. co-chair of our Energy & Infrastructure Working Group. We look forward to working with him and the Chevron team to promote US-Japan energy partnerships.

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Apr 9

Congratulations to @AmbGEGlass on his confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to #Japan! The USJBC looks forward to working with Ambassador Glass to promote a new golden age of U.S.-Japan relations.

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Mar 7

USJBC welcomes @mksinstruments to the Council. MKS enables technologies that transform our world by delivering technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics & packaging, and more. We look forward to working with MKS to deepen US-Japan tech collaboration.

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U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Feb 18

The U.S. Chamber filed an amicus brief urging D.C. Circuit to vacate President Biden’s order that blocked the merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel: uschamber.com/cases/administ…

USJBC's tweet card. D.C. Circuit grants voluntary dismissal of challenge to President Biden’s order that blocked the merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel as the parties reached an agreement to allow the merger to...

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U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Feb 14

The USJBC stands by the concerns expressed in its recent letter to @MHLWitter, which Minister Fukuoka was questioned on by the press. Japan’s approach to drug pricing should be fair, transparent, and provide meaningful opportunity for stakeholder inputs. pj.jiho.jp/article/252472

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Feb 14

In her latest blog post, @TomokoHosaka analyzes the important business-related outcomes of President Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba’s meeting on February 7. Read the full post here: uschamber.com/international/…

USJBC's tweet card. Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba met with President Trump on February 7, highlighting the vital U.S.-Japan partnership and setting the stage for strengthened bilateral relations.

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U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Feb 14

The USJBC thanks @ecoyuri for taking time out of her busy schedule to speak virtually with our members on February 12. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the Tokyo Metro Government to advance U.S.-Japan business connections.

USJBC's tweet image. The USJBC thanks @ecoyuri for taking time out of her busy schedule to speak virtually with our members on February 12. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the Tokyo Metro Government to advance U.S.-Japan business connections.

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Feb 10

The USJBC is pleased to release a report on the state of digital health in Japan and our recommendations for how the U.S. and Japan can collaborate to leverage tech to ensure better patient outcomes: uschamber.com/international/…

USJBC's tweet card. This report analyzes the state of Japan’s digital health innovation and identifies opportunities for collaboration between the U.S. and Japan.

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Feb 7

President Trump and Prime Minister Ishiba meet today for their first in-person dialogue. The USJBC hopes that both leaders will reaffirm their commitments to supporting the critical U.S.-Japan alliance. Learn more at the link: nytimes.com/2025/02/06/wor…

USJBC's tweet card. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is hoping for reassurances Friday that the alliance is still strong. But in this White House, even a meet-and-greet can be a gamble.

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U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Jan 28

The USJBC congratulates @Venture_Global on its recent IPO. We are excited to see the company achieve this major milestone.

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Jan 10

The USJBC extends its heartfelt thanks to Amb. Rahm Emanuel @USAmbJapan for his tireless support of U.S.-Japan economic ties. We appreciate his active engagement with our Council, especially his remarks at the 60th U.S.-Japan Business Conference in 2023 tinyurl.com/4vzpv75p

USJBC's tweet card. The departing U.S. ambassador arguably oversaw the most consequential shift in the U.S.-Japan alliance in decades.

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Nov 22

Congratulations to @USJBC Chair and @WesternDigital CEO David Goeckeler on his election as Chair of @SIAAmerica! We are delighted to see him taking on this important leadership role.

U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Oct 31

The USJBC is delighted to welcome @UPS back as a member of the Council. UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. We look forward to partnering with UPS to advance #transportation and #connectivity between the U.S. and #Japan.

USJBC's tweet image. The USJBC is delighted to welcome @UPS back as a member of the Council. UPS is committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. We look forward to partnering with UPS to advance #transportation and #connectivity between the U.S. and #Japan.

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Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | DOE@FECMgov · Oct 18

📸 Brad Crabtree, #FECM Assistant Secretary, discussed #carbonmanagement at the 61st U.S.-Japan Business Conference hosted by the U.S.-Japan Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Photos are courtesy of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Oct 16

The Joint Statement of the 61st U.S.-Japan Business Conference focuses on promoting cross-sectoral collaboration to achieve large goals such as AI development, decarbonization, and promoting digital connectivity in the Indo-Pacific. Read them here: uschamber.com/international/…

USJBC's tweet card. Washington, DC - Members of the U.S.-Japan Business Council and the Japan-U.S. Business Council (the “Councils”) held the 61st Annual U.S.-Japan Business Conference on October 10-11 in Washington,...

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U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Oct 15

At the conclusion of our Conference, we thanked Douglas Peterson, President & CEO of @SPGlobal for his four years of service and welcomed David Goeckeler, CEO of @westerndigital, as the new USJBC Chair. We also welcomed Joseph Bae, Co-CEO of @KKR_Co, as our incoming Vice Chair.

USJBC's tweet image. At the conclusion of our Conference, we thanked Douglas Peterson, President &amp; CEO of @SPGlobal for his four years of service and welcomed David Goeckeler, CEO of @westerndigital, as the new USJBC Chair. We also welcomed Joseph Bae, Co-CEO of @KKR_Co, as our incoming Vice Chair.

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U.S.-Japan Business Council@USJBC · Oct 14

Before lunch, we heard from Marisa Lago, Under Secretary at @CommerceGov, on how trade with #Japan supports U.S. #jobs thru exports and direct investment in U.S. communities by Japanese corporations.

USJBC's tweet image. Before lunch, we heard from Marisa Lago, Under Secretary at @CommerceGov, on how trade with #Japan supports U.S. #jobs thru exports and direct investment in U.S. communities by Japanese corporations.