As a result of the tragic events surrounding the Great East Japan Earthquake, there has been a rethinking of critical issues and global challenges. In response to these new circumstances
Provides graduate journalism students in the U.S. with the opportunity to enhance their understanding of US-Japan and US-Asia affairs through a ten day study-tour in Japan
Contributes to the March 2011 Japanese earthquake disaster recovery efforts through various networks including civil society, education, youth, cultural, business, NPO/NGO, philanthropic, sister city, and other types of grassroots exchange between the US and Japan.