Dr. Smith and Mr. Gannon will explore trends in people-to-people exchanges between the United States in Japan, as well as introduce recent educational initiatives and programs cultivating the next generation of leaders in U.S.-Japan relations. This event aims to engage the alumni of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program in the United States, who represent a network of 30,000 Americans possessing a nuanced understanding and enthusiasm for Japan, and to update them on current issues and developments within U.S.-Japan relations.