Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Japanese corporations and Japanese American communities have a long and complex history that weaves together stories of immigration, industrial expansion, and the building of neighborhoods, businesses, and banks. With a focus on Los Angeles, this two part program brings together speakers that represent a broad spectrum of Japanese corporations in the U.S. and Japanese American communities to discuss the past, present, and future relationships of these two groups.
On February 2, 2021, this first part focused on the history of Japanese corporations in the U.S. and their relationships to the Japanese American community leading to the present day.
Presentation: Lon Kurashige, Professor, University of Southern California
Featured speakers:
- Thomas Iino, Founding Chairman of USJC; Board member, JACCC, JANM, Keiro, First Choice Bank
- Yuko Kaifu, President, Japan House (Los Angeles)
- Chris Komai, Communications Writer, JANM
Moderator: Frank Buckley, Anchor, KTLA 5 Morning News
Building and Bridging is co-presented by The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles & Japan Business Association of Southern California
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Part II was on February 12 and highlighted how both Japanese corporations and Japanese American communities can continue to cultivate these relationships to move towards a stronger and vibrant future for all.
Watch now: youtu.be/edTAyYRBUEQ
Featured Speakers:
- Paul Yonamine, Executive Chairman, Central Pacific Bank; Chairman & CEO, Central Pacific Financial Corporation; Chair, USJC Board of Directors
- Tracey Doi, Chief Financial Officer, GVP, Toyota Motor North America; Board Member, JANM
- Yuichi Mitsumori, Head of Japanese Business Banking MUFG Union Bank, N.A.; Head of Los Angeles Branch, Mitsubushi UFJ Bank; President, JBA; Board Member, JANM
Moderator: Yuko Kaifu, President, Japan House (Los Angeles)
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Programs like this are made possible by the generous support of JANM's members and donors. Become a member (janm.org/membership) or consider making a tax-deductible gift so that we can continue to present more programs like these: janm.org/donatenow. Your support makes a difference. Thank you!
Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
janm.org
Japanese corporations and Japanese American communities have a long and complex history that weaves together stories of immigration, industrial expansion, and the building of neighborhoods, businesses, and banks. With a focus on Los Angeles, this two part program brings together speakers that represent a broad spectrum of Japanese corporations in the U.S. and Japanese American communities to discuss the past, present, and future relationships of these two groups.
On February 2, 2021, this first part focused on the history of Japanese corporations in the U.S. and their relationships to the Japanese American community leading to the present day.
Presentation: Lon Kurashige, Professor, University of Southern California
Featured speakers:
- Thomas Iino, Founding Chairman of USJC; Board member, JACCC, JANM, Keiro, First Choice Bank
- Yuko Kaifu, President, Japan House (Los Angeles)
- Chris Komai, Communications Writer, JANM
Moderator: Frank Buckley, Anchor, KTLA 5 Morning News
Building and Bridging is co-presented by The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles & Japan Business Association of Southern California
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Part II was on February 12 and highlighted how both Japanese corporations and Japanese American communities can continue to cultivate these relationships to move towards a stronger and vibrant future for all.
Watch now: youtu.be/edTAyYRBUEQ
Featured Speakers:
- Paul Yonamine, Executive Chairman, Central Pacific Bank; Chairman & CEO, Central Pacific Financial Corporation; Chair, USJC Board of Directors
- Tracey Doi, Chief Financial Officer, GVP, Toyota Motor North America; Board Member, JANM
- Yuichi Mitsumori, Head of Japanese Business Banking MUFG Union Bank, N.A.; Head of Los Angeles Branch, Mitsubushi UFJ Bank; President, JBA; Board Member, JANM
Moderator: Yuko Kaifu, President, Japan House (Los Angeles)
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Programs like this are made possible by the generous support of JANM's members and donors. Become a member (janm.org/membership) or consider making a tax-deductible gift so that we can continue to present more programs like these: janm.org/donatenow. Your support makes a difference. Thank you!
Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
janm.org
