Our mission is to deepen the cultural understanding, and the promotion of harmonious relationships between persons in the United States and Japan, by providing educational and cross-cultural opportunities in both countries.

Our vision is to provide premier programs and services to enhance participation of American and Japanese women and men in our global society. Further, to continue historical association with Kobe Jogakuin through mutual cooperation, recognizing common interest in education and cross-cultural pursuits to empower faculty and student participation in a global society.