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.
This second part, from February 12, 2021, highlights how both Japanese corporations and Japanese American communities can continue to cultivate these relationships to move towards a stronger and vibrant future for all.
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 Corporate Banking (West), MUFG Union Bank, N.A.; Head of Los Angeles Branch, MUFG Bank; President, JBA; Board Member, JANM
Moderator:
Yuko Kaifu, President, Japan House (Los Angeles)
Building and Bridging is co-presented by The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles & Japan Business Association of Southern California
Watch Part I here: youtube.com/watch?v=hDfNZSb04gg&feature=youtu.be
Music by Dave Iwataki
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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.
This second part, from February 12, 2021, highlights how both Japanese corporations and Japanese American communities can continue to cultivate these relationships to move towards a stronger and vibrant future for all.
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 Corporate Banking (West), MUFG Union Bank, N.A.; Head of Los Angeles Branch, MUFG Bank; President, JBA; Board Member, JANM
Moderator:
Yuko Kaifu, President, Japan House (Los Angeles)
Building and Bridging is co-presented by The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles & Japan Business Association of Southern California
Watch Part I here: youtube.com/watch?v=hDfNZSb04gg&feature=youtu.be
Music by Dave Iwataki
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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
