NC Japan Center

Jul 9, 2025

NC State Welcomes Japanese Trade Delegation Exploring Life Sciences Industry

A delegation of Japanese business leaders visited North Carolina last week as part of a trade mission organized by the Japan External Trade Relations Organization (JETRO), highlighting the state’s growing life sciences sector and longstanding ties to Japan. The three-day JETRO Mission began Tuesday, June 24, with a welcome breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion hosted…

Sep 28, 2023

NC State Global Welcomes New NC Japan Center Director

Get to know Stephen Sumner, the new NCJC Director, and his vision for NC-Japan educational and business connections.

Oct 3, 2019

NC Japan Center Hosts Japanese Ambassador to United States

The NC Japan Center was honored to welcome Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama to Raleigh on Wednesday. The Triangle Japanese Business Association and the NC Japan Center co-hosted a lunch reception at the NC Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park for Ambassador Sugiyama. The ambassador came to visit North Carolina to speak with stakeholders in the Japanese-American…