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Leaders Gather at MidWest U.S.-Japan Association Conference
Representatives from Wisconsin participate in the annual MidWest Japan Association Conference. This year the 54th conference will be hosted in Columbus, Ohio on September 8 – 10, 2024 with the…
Read MoreUW-Madison’s Office of Business Engagement strengthens ties with Japan
In September 2023, John Garnetti, Managing Director of the Office of Business Engagement at UW Madison, was invited to Japan to explore and promote mutually beneficial opportunities between Japanese companies…
Read MoreKikkoman breaks ground on $560 million new Wisconsin production facility in Jefferson County
To the sound of massive Japanese taiko drums and the background of a traditional Shinto ceremony, Kikkoman, the world’s leading producer of traditionally brewed soy sauce, ushered in a new…
Read MoreTaiko Drums Journey – Sharing the Art of Japanese Drums
The Kato family are aiming to complete 1000 performances in all 50 states across the US. They visited Wisconsin for 3 performances in September 2023.
Read MoreGov. Evers: Visits Wisconsin’s sister state in Japan, meets with educators and local leaders
Gov. Tony Evers today visited Japan’s sister state of Chiba Prefecture, where he met with Gov. Kensaku Morita and the Chiba Prefectural Board of Education and toured the original Kikkoman…
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