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Special Lecture by Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki

SDM invited Japan’s Ambassador to the United States to hold a special lecture titled "New Cooperation between Japan and the U.S." on August 4, 2010. Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki, a graduate of Keio University, is serving his second year in this important post. In addition to his normal duties, he has been working to establish new cooperation between Japan and the U.S. in Japan’s world-class technology fields, such as arterial high-speed train systems and nuclear power systems. The lecture attracted many business people, researchers, and students from Keio and other universities. Afterward, Ambassador Fujisaki hosted a lively Q&A session.
He illustrated the power and appeal of today’s Japan, and stressed that Japanese companies have good potential to further succeed in the U.S., so Japanese students must improve their English communication skills. Attendees listened attentively and took notes as Ambassador Fujisaki summarized his presentation in English to U.S. government officials in the audience.
It’s been 50 years since the revision of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty. Ambassador Fujisaki said it is time to strengthen the relationship. He also stated that the top priority is to reach agreement on the transfer of the Futenma Airbase and pointed out the importance of collaboration between Japan and the U.S. on the issue of nuclear development in Iran.

 


Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki


The Special Lecture

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