Growing Up in Japan, Leading in America: A Global Career Conversation with Dr. Joshua W. Walker

Fireside Chat | Co-hosted by Japan Society & the Japanese American Association of New York

Location: Japan Society (New York, NY)

This fireside chat brought together emerging leaders from across the U.S.-Japan community for a conversation on building a global career across cultures and sectors. Reflecting the theme of growing up in Japan and building a career in the United States, it explored how navigating multiple identities shapes leadership instincts, how professionals can build adaptive, non-linear careers, and why caring for one’s mental health is essential to sustaining a long and meaningful one.

Speakers:

• Joshua W. Walker, PhD, President & CEO, Japan Society
• Haruka Kokaze, Chief of Staff & Senior Lead, Japan Mental Health Initiatives, One Mind