39th Annual Joint Meeting
Japan- U.S. Southeast Association & Southeast U.S./ Japan Association
September 20-22, 2016
Tokyo, Japan
*All events will take place at the Imperial Hotel unless otherwise noted
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
State Receptions
5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
VIP Dinner (Invitation Only)
Tsunamachi Mitsui Club
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
7:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Delegate Breakfast
9:00 – 10:20 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Spouse Tour
Sanno Inari Shrine
Tea Ceremony and Lunch
Hand prints experience
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Panel Session I “Energy and Environment”
At the Paris Climate Conference in December 2015, 195 countries
adopted the first ever universal, legally binding global climate deal to limit
global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. To meet the goal, more
innovative actions and technologies are necessary. This session will
share and discuss the U.S. and Japan’s policies to accelerate
environmental innovation, and business sector responses to combatting
climate change.
Moderator:
Prof. Jun Arima, Graduate School of Public Policy,
University of Tokyo
Panelists:
Mr. Hiroya Masuda, Adviser, Nomura Research Institite
(Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications)
Mr. Akira Sudo, Seniro Fellow, Toshiba Corporation
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon featuring Ms. Naoko Yamasaki, Astronaut
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Panel Session II “Investment and Trade”
In March 2016, the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement was signed by
ministers of 12 participating countries, and is under the domestic treaty
ratification process in each respective country. TPP will create a huge
trade zone that includes some ASEAN countries, one of the fastest
growing markets in the world. This session will explore TPP’s effect and
opportunities for both U.S. and Japanese businesses.
Moderator:
Mr. Hiroyuki Ishige, Chairman, JETRO
Panelists:
Mr. Toru Nishihama, Chief Economist, The Dai-ichi Life
Research Institute
Marubeni Corporation (TBD)
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Closing Ceremony
Adoption of Joint Statement
Closing Remarks by Mr. Hall and Mr. Okamura
Gift Exchange
Remarks by Consuls General of Japan in Nashville and Miami
Annoucement of 40th Annual Joint Meeting
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
In collaboration with U.S. Embassy, Japan Chamber of Commerce &
JETRO
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Reception and Gala Dinner
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Optional Golf Tournament
*Additional Fee Required, Limited Number of Participants
6:45 a.m.
Depart Imperial Hotel
8:56 a.m.
Tee Off
Lunch and Awards Ceremony
5:30 p.m.
Return to Imperial Hotel
Optional Tour 1: Tokyo
*Limited Number of Participants
9:30 a.m.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Depart Imperial Hotel
Meiji Shrine
Wind Bell Experience
Asakusa
Sumo Wrestling Tournament
Return to Imperial Hotel
Optional Tour 2: Okutama
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Depart Imperial Hotel
Sake Tour and Tofu Lunch
Mitake Mountain (cable railway and hiking)
Return to Imperial Hotel