Thursday, October 28, 2010

In 1860, Japan's first diplomatic contingent to the US stopped first in San Francisco on their way to Washington DC. How did Americans react to their Japanese visitors? What impressions did Japanese participants have of the US? How did that relationship develop after 1860? And what significance does it have today for Japan, for the US, and for the Japanese-American community of the Bay Area? Enjoy a presentation by Professor Uldis Kruze over a Japanese bento lunch as Dr. Kruze reviews the history of the two countries whose relationship was termed "the most important bilateral relationship in the world" by our former Ambassador to Japan, the late Senator Mike Mansfield.

Dr. Uldis Kruze is an Associate Professor of Asian Studies at the University of San Francisco.

Location:
Commonwealth Club
595 Market Street
San Francisco, CA
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Time:
Thursday, October 28, 2010
11:30 am: Registration & Networking
Noon: Program

Cost:
$12 Japan Society and/or Commonwealth Club members
$24 Non-members

Please note: you must call the Commonwealth Club to register at the member rate: (415) 597-6705. Lunch is included.

This is a co-sponsored event; the admission prices are at the discretion of the Commonwealth Club of California, and the Japan Society cannot guarantee membership discounts. Guest passes issued by the Japan Society will not be accepted.