The 2023 Summit will showcase Ohio’s local attractions, unique culture and customs, and special business opportunities to nearly 300 Japanese guests and American hosts. Japanese participants will take part in tourist activities in Columbus for three days, including a welcome reception and ceremony at The Ohio Statehouse. They will then travel to eight local host cities across Ohio – Columbus, Dublin, Delaware, Marysville, Bellefontaine, Troy, Sidney, and Findlay – for a 4-day/3-night homestay program. Here, they’ll live with host families and learn more about the local lifestyle and culture before returning to Columbus for a farewell celebration at the Columbus Zoo.

Ohio is a keystone in the US-Japan relationship, and the 2023 Grassroots Summit is a special opportunity to show this to the world. Japan is Ohio’s largest foreign investor, with over 400 Japanese companies and 445 Japanese-owned facilities providing more than 66,000 jobs to Ohio citizens (the most in the Midwest). Moreover, 12,000 Japanese citizens call Ohio home, and there are 18 cities in Ohio with Japanese sister or friendship cities. 

As we proceed with planning efforts for the 2023 Grassroots Summit, we would like to ask for your support by sponsoring this year’s one-of-a-kind exchange. Your contribution to the Summit will certainly help to strengthen the existing friendship and mutual understanding between the United States and Japan, as well as demonstrate Ohio’s commitment and importance to this relationship. 



How You Can Help

Sponsorship opportunities are available for both individuals and corporates for the 2023 Japan-America Grassroots Summit. Your support will help cover the expenses for the Opening ceremony, Closing Ceremony, and Local Tours that will held in Dublin.