In this celebratory video, CULCON retraces its footsteps from 1961 to the present. Both the Japan and US Chairs, as well as other esteemed members, talk about the important role our organization has played in the Japan-US alliance since its establishment, and how we intend to help further deepen relations in the future.
(Approximately 10 minutes. Japanese and English.)
Former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo congratulates CULCON’s 60th anniversary, talking about his personal thoughts on the significance of the Japan-US alliance.
Left to right, Japan CULCON Secretary-General, ITO Misako, Japan CULCON Chair, KATO Ryozo, Prime Minister SUGA Yoshihide, ERC Co-Chair, EGAWA Masako and Japan CULCON Vice chair, KUBO Fumiaki.
April 9
Japan CULCON Chair, KATO Ryozo, ERC Co-Chair, EGAWA Masako and Japan CULCON Vice Chair, KUBO Fumiaki visited Prime Minister SUGA Yoshihide to hand over the final ERC report with a brief presentation of the report. This visit was made before the U.S.-Japan Summit Meeting will be held in mid-April, 2021.
Left to right, Former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo, Japan CULCON Chair, KATO Ryozo and ERC Co-Chair, EGAWA Masako
April 7
Japan CULCON Chair, KATO Ryozo and ERC Co-Chair, EGAWA Masako visited former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo to hand over the final ERC report with a brief presentation of the report. Prime Minister ABE expressed great interest and appreciated ERC’s activities.
