U.S. – Japan Policy Exchange

Eight state policymakers traveled to Japan in November as part of the U.S.-Japan Exchange on Women in Public Policy. The three-year program, sponsored by CPA and the Japan Society, educates women state-elected officials and community leaders about domestic violence, eldercare, and economic development policy in both countries. For more information about the Exchange, contact Carolina Zumaran-Jones at 202-956-5155 or at [email protected].

Pictured (L-R) in the city of Fukushima are: Former WI Rep. Rosemary Potter, Fukushima Government Attorney Yoiko Ando, Yuko Watanabe of the Japan Society, FL Rep. Arthenia Joyner, Translator Mariko Nagai, National Council for the Aging Vice-President Donna Phillips, Ruri Kawashima of the Japan Society, Carolina Zumaran-Jones of CPA, Casa Director Linda Osmundson, GA Rep. Nan Grogan Orrock, WA Rep. Jeralita Costa, Mitsuko Shimomura of the Fukushima Gender Equality Center.