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Japan-Ukraine University Pathways Reception Held at US Ambassador’s Residence

Aki Takada Ambassador, Embassy, event, Japan-Ukraine University Pathways, JUUP, reception, Ukraine, United States, US December 13, 2022

United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel hosted a reception for the Japan-Ukraine University Pathways program at his official residence on Thursday, December 8. Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Ukrainian Ambassador Sergei Korsunsky were in attendance along with 60 Ukrainian students, representatives from 18 host universities, corporate and foundation sponsors, and leaders of the Ukrainian expatriate community in Japan.

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Former OYR Wayne Osako and the “Go For Broke” Stamp

Aki Takada alum, alumni, OYR, stamp, University of California, US, Wayne Osako February 26, 2021

Wayne Osako, who studied at ICU from 1990 to 1991 as an OYR (exchange student) from the University of California, Riverside, played an instrumental role in the issuance of the “Go For Broke” stamp that honors Japanese-American soldiers who served during WWII. We asked Wayne to share his story.