As one whose own first involvement in Japan-U.S. relations was under the auspices of the Japan-America Student Conference in 1939, I can tell you honestly that it was one of the formative events of my lifetime. Having stood in your shoes more than fifty years ago, I sincerely hope that you will take full advantage of your participation in the JASC.
元内閣総理大臣 宮澤喜一 【1939年、1940年日米学生会議参加者】
I had had little opportunity, in this post war period, to meet and exchange views informally with Japanese people. The JASC provided that opportunity and from it came many valuable new perspectives on Japanese culture and society.