Allen Shimada (MMA ’85), member of the SMEA Director’s Council, recently hosted Minister M. Sato, Head of the Chancery at the Japanese Embassy in Washington D.C., and Noriko Sanefuji from the National Museum of American History.

During the visit, Mr. Shimada highlighted SMEA’s interdisciplinary education and the successful careers of SMEA alumni in Japan, spanning graduates from 1978 to 2024. The conversation underscored the global impact of SMEA’s programs and the strong connections between the School and international partners.