and inclusion) programs and punish student protesters or lose federal funding for research.

Participants were also invited to meet with Japanese professors.Participants traveled to Japan in May.

Their warmth and hospitality allowed me to experience daily life.hosted by the Japan Foundation.Due to the high volume of applications we receive.

Participating in the JACL Kakehashi Project was an unforgettable experience that deepened my connection to my Japanese heritage and broadened my understanding of cross-cultural relationships.Many found connecting to the traditional side of Japan very meaningful.

Visiting Yomitan in Okinawa and staying with a host family was especially meaningful.

— 2024 Kakehashi ParticipantObjectives of the Program(1) To promote mutual trust and understanding among the people of Japan and the USA to build a basis for future friendship and cooperation.The reopening of the museum next year means more space to tell the story.

a cultural and historical and spiritual anchor.like so many others here today.

JANM board chair emeritus; William T Fujioka.this moment is profoundly personal.