Our Supporters
Founding Sponsor: Teraoka & Partners
"Teraoka & Partners LLP is recognized as a preeminent West Coast Pacific Rim law firm. Serving clients for over 40 years, we handle cross-border corporate and business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, employment, executive immigration and civil litigation, with Japanese languages services."
Gold Sponsor: Pegasus Tech Ventures
“Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. We invest in emerging technology companies around the world and work with them to expand sales in North America, Asia, and Europe. By helping entrepreneurs break down geographical barriers and enter new markets, Pegasus Tech Ventures is helping to bridge innovation ecosystems around the world.”
Silver Sponsor: nippon travel agency
"We are committed to offering travel services of the highest quality, combining our energy and enthusiasm, with our years of experience. Our greatest satisfaction comes in serving large numbers of satisfied clients who have experienced the joys and inspiration of travel."
Bronze Sponsor: IACE Travel
“Putting "MAGOKORO" in every trip arrangement.
IACE TRAVEL was established on February 1, 1970 in New York, New York. Our experienced employees provide services that mainly consists of the sale of discount air tickets, travel packages, and the arrangement of a variety of travels such as business trips and group tours related to cultural exchange networks.”
Our Partners
Consulate general of japan in san francisco
"At the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, we also seek to promote mutual understanding of our countries and cultures. We hope to strengthen the friendship between Japan and Northern and Central California, and the state of Nevada."
Consulate general of japan in los angeles
"[Our] role is to continue fostering exchange and cooperation between the people of Japan and the U.S., building upon the longstanding friendship and trust established between Japan and the people of Southern California and Arizona."
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC)
“The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC) was founded in 1950 to promote business, mutual understanding, and goodwill between Japan and the United States.
JCCNC is the only chamber of commerce for Japanese businesses originally founded by Japanese Americans. One of its unique qualities lies in the fact that it comprises of Japanese and Japanese American businesses, corporations and organizations, all with ties between Northern California and Japan. JCCNC provides assistance to businesses from Japan wishing to open a Northern California office. It also works in conjunction with the Consulate General of Japan to convey information through a joint disaster crisis management system….
JCCNC continues to promote goodwill and friendship between Japan and the United States. It provides networking opportunities as well as informational seminars that educate Japanese corporations about doing business in California.”
JET Program Alumni Association of Northern California & Nevada (JETAANC)
“The Japan Exchange & Teaching Program Alumni Association of Northern California (JETAANC) serves as a network and resource for JET Program alumni in Northern California and Nevada, and provides assistance to the JET Program and other activities that strengthen U.S.–Japan relations.
JETAANC is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. With over 1,700 current members, JETAANC is one of the largest and most active JET alumni chapters in the world.”
JET Program Alumni Association of Southern California & Arizona (JETAASC)
“The JET Alumni Association is a world-wide organization aimed at keeping JET Alumni connected to their communities both domestic and abroad. We aim to keep the Southern California and Arizona communities engaged in social, educational, and philanthropic activities throughout the year. Our dedicated volunteer officers and coordinators work together with our Board of Advisors to continue pushing our group into new and exciting avenues.”
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
“JETRO is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO's core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.”