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Jul 23, 2019 | JUMP News| JUMP Blog| JUMP Spotlight Series

JUMP Spotlight Series: Exploring Otsu with Charlotte Slaney Lewis

As part of JUMP’s ongoing initiative to reach out to those who have served or lived in Japan, JUMP intern Tyler Burton interviewed Charlotte Slaney Lewis, daughter of Captain Lesley Calhoun, who lived in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture from 1949-1951. Following …

May 15, 2019 | JUMP News| JUMP Blog

Share what you know – JUMP seeks recommendations

The Japan-U.S. Military Program connects past and present service members, families, and government civilians who have served in Japan. Through social networks and events, JUMP builds relationships and provides opportunities for service members to engage with each other. JUMP provides …

May 09, 2019 | JUMP News| JUMP Blog

Submit your photos to the #JUMPintoSpring contest

JUMP is sponsoring a new #JUMPintoSpring photo contest. We’re gathering photos that show how Americans enjoy the beautiful sights of spring while stationed in Japan. The #JUMPintoSpring photo contest is open to JUMP members of all ages and skill levels, …

Apr 15, 2019 | JUMP Blog

JUMP at the National Cherry Blossom Festival

On Saturday, April 13, JUMP hosted a booth at the Sakura Matsuri on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The Sakura Matsuri is the largest Japanese cultural festival in the United States and features many Japanese-interest groups, food vendors, and performances. …

Mar 27, 2019 | JUMP News| JUMP Blog

YCAPS Afloat: Manila event after-action report

YCAPS Afloat is a new initiative series through which Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS) directly supports U.S. Navy personal in their efforts to expand their regional knowledge and strategic thinking while deployed. Working through commands’ leadership and/or Morale, Welfare …

Mar 07, 2019 | JUMP News| JUMP Blog| JUMP Spotlight Series

JUMP Spotlight Series: Contributing to U.S.-Japan Relations with Yuji Toda

As part of JUMP’s ongoing initiative to reach out to those who have served in Japan, JUMP intern Nina Udagawa interviewed Yuji Toda, who served six years in the JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) and is currently in the U.S. …