Japan-U.S. Southeast &
Southeast U.S./Japan Associations
"Shaping the Future with Partnership, Innovation, and Growth"
Presented by
October 28-29, 2025
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8578, Japan
Make valuable business connections at the 2025 SEUS Conference.
This high-profile event attracts senior Japanese business and government officials and features an outstanding group of speakers and special networking activities.
Invitation from Commissioner Stuart McWhorter
Registration
Please type your registration information carefully as this information will be printed on your name tag and in the delegate directory.
Registrations must be completed by August 29, 2025.
Discounted registration fees are available for JAST Corporate members.
If you are a JAST Corporate member, please log into your membership account to register for this event at the member rate.
Payment of the fee is due at the time of registration.
The registration fee does not include the hotel.
A refund is available with a $50.00 processing fee only through August 8, 2025.
If you prefer to pay by check, contact jastninfo@jastn.org. Please make checks payable to Japan-America Society of Tennessee and mail to P. O. Box 330003, Nashville, TN 37203.
Spouses and guests are welcome to join for a registration fee of $600 per person. The spouse/guest fee includes meals, session/tour and receptions.
If you have any difficulties with registering or have other inquiries, please contact jastninfo@jastninfo.org.
Hotel Reservations
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8578, Japan
Hotel reservations are made directly with the hotel online by delegates.
Hotel bookings must be made by September 26, 2025 to get the SEUS room rate.
Please enter the following information once you are on the hotel website:
- ID: seusjpn
- Password: 2025 Tokyo
Hotel Cancellation Policy:
- 3-7 days before stay:30%
- 2 days before stay:50%
- 1 day before stay:80%
- day of stay:100%
Agenda
October 28, 2025
- Off-site Cultural Tour and Sessions
When you register, you will be asked to select the tour/session you would like to attend.
Off-site Cultural Tour - Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple & Omotesando Avenue
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple has a history of 1,080 years and is one of Japan's most visited temples, attracting over 10 million worshippers annually. The vast grounds feature nature-filled parks and power spots believed to enhance fortune. Since the Edo period, Narita has been a place of faith that heals the hearts of its visitors.
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Off-site Session - Industrial Tour - Bridgestone Corporation
8:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Bridgestone Innovation Park, located in Kodaira City, Tokyo, is Bridgestone’s state-of-the-art research and development hub. This facility was established with the goal of creating innovative technologies and solutions for the future of mobility.
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Off-site Session - Industrial Tour - Mitsubishi Heavy Industrials, Ltd.
9:15 AM - 2:30 PM
Explore the incredible technology and manufacturing of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries through real products and models.
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Off-site Session - Industrial Tour - Shimizu Corporation
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
NOVARE: A Living Ecosystem of Innovation and Tradition located in Tokyo’s Koto Ward, NOVARE – Forest of Innovation and Tradition is a 32,000-square-meter campus created by Shimizu Corporation.
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Off-site Session - Industrial Tour- Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
10:00 AM - 1:20 PM
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Japan Airlines (JAL) from its early history to modern-day operations. Learn how JAL ensures safe, comfortable air travel and discover the many roles of its dedicated staff.
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- Individual State Delegation Receptions
4:00 - 5:30 PM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Tennessee Reception Room - Orizuru Mai
Other State Receptions Alabama Room: TBA Florida Room: Orizuru Yu Georgia Room: LATIS 1 Mississippi & South Carolina Room: TBA North Carolina Room: TBA
- Welcome Reception & Dinner
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Garden Tower Banquet Hall, HŌ
October 29, 2025
- Joint Networking Buffet Breakfast
7:00 - 8:40 AM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Garden Tower Banquet Hall, HŌ
8:45 - 10:15 AM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
The Main Bldg. Banquet Floor, Tsuru (West)
Opening Remarks:
Mr. Masaaki Tsuya, Chairman, Japan – U.S. Southeast Association, External Advisor / Immediate Past Chairman & Global CEO, Bridgestone Corporation
Mr. Don Stewart, Chairman, Southeast U.S./Japan Association; Group Vice President, Region 7, Toyota Motor North America; President, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina
Delegations Leaders Remarks
Welcome Remarks: Consul-General Mio Maeda, Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta
- Panel Session 1 -"Strengthening Ties: The Enduring Value of Bilateral Partnerships in Business"
10:30 -11:45 AM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
The Main Bldg. Banquet Floor, Tsuru (West)
Moderator: Mr. Norihiko Ishiguro, Chairman of Japan External Trade Organization "JETRO"
Panelists:
Mr. Satoshi Komiya, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Ms. Reiko Kusunose, Independent Director of Nippo Corporation, Teijin Limited, Bunka Shatter Co. Ltd.
Ms. Masami Tyson, Board Chair, Japan-America Society of Tennessee; Government Relations Committee Co-Chair, U.S.-Japan Council
- Keynote Address & Interview Session
11:55 AM - 12:15 PM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
The Main Bldg. Banquet Floor, Tsuru (West)
- Lunch & Interview Session
12:30 - 1:45 PM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Garden Tower Banquet Hall, HŌ
- Panel Session 2 - "The Final Frontier: Commercializing Space and Building Future Opportunities in Japan and the Southeast U.S."
2:00 - 3:15 PM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
The Main Bldg. Banquet Floor, Tsuru (West)
Moderator: Mr. Joe Casas, Science, Technology & Exploration Small Missions and DoD Formulation Manager, Partnerships & Formulation Office, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Panelists: TBA
3:30 - 4:15 PM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
The Main Bldg. Banquet Floor, Tsuru (West)
Remarks by:
Consul-General Shinji Watanabe, Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Consul-General Junya Nakano, Consulate-General of Japan in Miami
Adoption of Joint Statement
Closing Remarks by:
Mr. Don Stewart, Chairman, Southeast U.S./Japan Association
Mr. Masaaki Tsuya, Chairman, Japan – U.S. Southeast Association
- Higher Education Session - How Higher Education Institutions Help Accelerate Industry Technology and Business Development"
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
The Main Bldg. Banquet Floor, Tsuru (West)
Keynote: Mr. Randy Boyd, President of The University of Tennessee System
Session Co-chairs:
Dr. Akihiro Sasoh, Nagoya University VP for Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration, and Start-ups
Mr. Stephen Sumner Director, N.C. Japan Center
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
The Main Bldg. Banquet Floor, Fuyo
