Agency during Fellowship: Office of East Asia and Pacific Affairs, Northeast Asia Division, U.S. Department of State
Home State: Virginia
Host Agencies in Japan: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Diet Member (Mr. Taro Kono)
Fellowship Objective: Develop a deeper understanding of Japan’s foreign policymaking processes and alliance management, including Japan’s policies regarding China.
Agency during Fellowship: Office of Ship Operations, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
Home State: Virginia
Host Agencies in Japan: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Sojitz Research Institute, Ltd., Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Fellowship Objective: Learn about the Japanese liquified natural gas (LNG) supply chain and LNG market systems; develop an understanding of Japan’s LNG maritime operations, regulatory processes, product management and handling of hazards.
Agency during Fellowship: International Policy, Fuel Economy and Consumer Programs
International Harmonization and Policy, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation
Home State: Maryland
Host Agencies in Japan: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center, National Traffic Safety and Environmental Labaoratory, Diet Member (Mr. Masahito Moriyama)
Fellowship Objective: Develop in-depth expertise in Japan’s policy and regulatory processes for global harmonization of vehicle regulations; learn how Japan plans and prioritizes vehicle regulations.
Agency during Fellowship: Risk Factor Monitoring and Methods Branch
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Home State: Maryland
Host Agencies in Japan: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, National Cancer Center, National Institute of Public Health, Shizuoka Prefectural Government
Fellowship Objective: Examine how Japan develops, implements and evaluates its natural health policies, especially those specific to cancer control; learn about Japan’s promotion plan to reduce lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
