East-West Center
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/
An internationally recognized education and research organization established by the U.S. Congress to strengthen understanding and relations between the United States and the countries of the Asia Pacific region. The Center helps promote the establishment of a stable, peaceful and prosperous Asia Pacific community in which the United States is a natural, valued and leading partner.
National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS)
http://www.us-japan.org/
a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization that offers educational, cultural and business programs about Japan and U.S.-Japan relations to the general public though its member Japan-America Societies. through the auspices of the National Association of Japan-America Societies. The goal is to improve communications between the Societies, their memberships, and the public at large and provide general information about Japan.
Overseas Development Council (ODC)
http://www.odc.org/
ODC is an independent, international policy research institution based in Washington, DC, that seeks to improve decision making on multilateral cooperation to promote more effective development and the better management of related global problems. Its program focuses on the interrelationship of globalization and development, and improved multilateral responses to these linked challenges.
The Japan Foundation
http://www.jpf.go.jp/
Established in 1972 as a special legal entity under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the purpose of promoting mutual understanding and friendship on the international scene.
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