ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Join us for a session with a delegation of five fascinating individuals who will discuss Japanese society, the economy, women in management, politics, business, and culture. They will discuss Japan’s strengths and the challenges it currently faces.

Honorable Ken Shimanouchi, former Japanese ambassador to Spain and Brazil

Norimichi Hayashi, former employee of Itochu Corporation and Kurita Waters Industries

Akemi Takayama, former employee of the Bank of Tokyo, the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Deutsche Bank, and Kumon Leysin Academy Of Switzerland

Michiko Iwanami, researcher at Sojitz Research Institute, Ltd.

Kyoko Shibata, credit officer at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

The delegation is part of the “Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan” program supported by the Prime Minister’s office of Japan. Refreshments will be served. This program is co-sponsored by the David M. Kennedy Center, Asian Studies, and the Utah chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League.