BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PYVOBJECT//NONSGML Version 1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:events.uid.4956@www.discovernikkei.org DTSTART:20150505T000000Z DTEND:20150505T000000Z DESCRIPTION:The Mt. Fuji Dialogue\, cosponsored by the Japan Center for Eco nomic Research and the Japan Institute of International Affairs\, began in November of 2014 as a forum to discuss the current and future relationshi p of Japan and the United States. Modeled after the conferences hosted by the World Economic Forum in Switzerland and the Aspen Institute in the U.S .\, the dialogue aims to bring high-level government officials\, experts\, and opinion leaders together to open fresh\, off-the-record talks. Markin g the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II\, the Mt. Fuji Dialogue delegation&rsquo\;s visit to New York City offers the opportunity to discu ss a broad range of topics impacting U.S.-Japan relations today. In this s eminar\, a panel of prominent Japanese leaders share their thoughts on the U.S.-Japan Alliance\, the future of Japan&rsquo\;s security policy\, the prospects of new trade initiatives\, and the blueprint of economic prosper ity for both countries.\n<strong>Panelists:\nThe Honorable Koichiro Gemba< /strong>\, former Minister for Foreign Affairs\; Member of the House of Re presentatives<strong>\nThe Honorable Takeshi Iwaya</strong>\, former Senio r Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs\; former Chairman of Security Research Council\, Liberal Democratic Party\; Member of the House of Representativ es<strong>\nThe Honorable Akihisa Nagashima</strong>\, former Senior Vice- Minister of Defense\; former Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Yoshihi ko Noda for Foreign Affairs and National Security\; Member of the House of Representatives<strong>\nThe Honorable Yasutoshi Nishimura</strong>\, Sen ior Vice-Minister for Economic and Fiscal Policy at the Cabinet Office\; M ember of the House of Representatives<strong>\nThe Honorable Itsunori Onod era</strong>\, former Minister of Defense\; Member of the House of Represe ntatives\n<strong>Moderator:\nGeorge Packard</strong>\, President\, United States-Japan Foundation\n<strong>Agenda</strong>\n6-6:30pm&nbsp\;&nbsp\;& nbsp\; Registration&nbsp\;\n6:30-8&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbs p\;&nbsp\; Panel Discussion and Q&amp\;A\n<strong>Admission:&nbsp\;</stron g>\nNon-members: $15 \nJapan Society Corporate Members: Free\, up to desig nated number of tickets\; additional tickets $10 \nJapan Society Individua l Members at Patron Circle level and above: $10\nAcademic and government: $10\nSeating is available on a first come\, first served basis.\n<em>Prepa yment must be made with a credit card. All registrations and cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Substitutions are welc ome. </em>\nFor further information or assistance\, please contact the Cor porate Program at 212-715-1208 or email<a href="mailto:register@japansocie ty.org">register@japansociety.org</a>.\nCo-organized by the Consulate Gene ral of Japan in New York. DTSTAMP:20240427T145859Z SUMMARY:Japan’s New Role in the 21st Century URL:/en/events/2015/05/05/japans-new-role-in-the-21st-century/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR