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2026 Fellowship Information Session Video

The recording of the online information session is now available

On November 8, we held the 2026 Fellowship Online Information Session #1. This session provided an overview of the 2026 Toshizo Watanabe Democracy Fellowship, explained the application process, along with reports from the 2025 fellows on their US delegation trip. If you are considering applying for the 2026 Watanabe Democracy Fellowship, we encourage you to watch this session.

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Upcoming Events

2026 Fellowship Virtual Information Session #2

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 10-10:30 am JST

This session will provide an overview of the 2026 Toshizo Watanabe Democracy Fellowship and the application process. A Q&A session will follow. The entire session will be conducted in Japanese. Zoom links will be sent to registered participants.
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2025 Watanabe Democracy Fellowship Public Event

Saturday, June 20, 2026

The 2025 Toshizo Watanabe Democracy Fellowship Public Event is scheduled to be held in Tokyo on the afternoon of Saturday, June 20. Details will be posted on this page later. Those registered for the Watanabe Democracy Fellowship email newsletter will also receive updates by email.
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Past Events

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Japan Roundtable and Watanabe Democracy Fellowship Information Session

November 2, 2024

JANM hosted a roundtable discussion with three professionals on emerging trends in diversity, equity, and inclusion in Japan.

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