Seminar: Global Geopolitical Shifts and the Outlook for U.S.–Japan Relations
2026/4/24
Group photo
Remarks by Mr. Gomi
On Wednesday, April 22, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California hosted an event titled “Global Geopolitical Shifts and the Outlook for U.S.–Japan Relations,” which was held at the Japan Innovation Campus in Palo Alto. At this event, Consul General Kotaro Otsuki and Consul for Economics Naoki Ando gave presentations on current developments in the Japan-US relationship and the Consulate’s activities to an audience of local Japanese business representatives.
The event began with an introductory speech by JCCNC President Kazuhiro Gomi, followed by an overview of the most recent Japan-US Leaders’ Summit by Consul General Otsuki. Next, Mr. Ando provided a de
After an audience Q&A session with both speakers, the event opened up into a networking session, where participants with ties to the Japanese business community had an opportunity to make connections over light refreshments.
The event began with an introductory speech by JCCNC President Kazuhiro Gomi, followed by an overview of the most recent Japan-US Leaders’ Summit by Consul General Otsuki. Next, Mr. Ando provided a de
After an audience Q&A session with both speakers, the event opened up into a networking session, where participants with ties to the Japanese business community had an opportunity to make connections over light refreshments.
Presentation by Consul General Otsuki
Presentation by Mr. Ando
Event atmosphere
