Recorded in Washington DC, on July 24, 2018. The Embassy of Japan, the U.S. Department of State, and Secure World Foundation held a discussion on space weather as a global challenge with a focus on research, operations and preparedness. This event updated the international community on progress made toward implementing the U.S. National Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan. This recording features the welcoming remarks and a series of presentations about Japan's space weather efforts and outlook. Speakers Kazutoshi Aikawa, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan Jonathan Margolis, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Space, and Health, U.S. Department of State Hideyuki Tokuda, President, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Toshihiko Iyemori, Professor, Kyoto University Ayako Matsuoka, Associate Professor, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency More details can be found at the event page on the SWF website.