The first conference was held in Washington, DC from April 27 to 29, 1999. Six Japanese members had intensive discussions on aging, Social Security reform, trade, and security with American legislators, government officials, and scholars. Japanese Delegation: Rep. Ichiro Kamoshita (LDP), Councillor Kiyoko Kasukabe (Social Democratic Party), Councillor Yosuke Masuda (New Komeito), Secretary of Health Takumi Nemoto (LDP), Rep. Itsunori Onodera (LDP), Councillor Yasuhisa Shiozaki (LDP)
