McCain Institute & I-House Japan Launch Sedona Forum in Tokyo

The McCain Institute at Arizona State University announced in October that International House of Japan (I-House) will be the official partner and host venue for the inaugural Sedona Forum–Tokyo, scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026, according to a press release. 

Founded in 1952, I-House is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cultural exchange and intellectual cooperation between Japan and other countries. As a leading intellectual hub in the Asia-Pacific region, I-House advances its mission—“to contribute to building a free, open, and sustainable future through intellectual dialogue, policy research and cultural exchange with a diverse world—through a wide array of programs in international relations, governance, innovation, philosophy and the arts. The organization is home to a distinguished membership community and world-class facilities.

McCain Institute Board Member and McCain Advisory CEO Jack McCain said, “I-House is a powerful and symbolic venue for the McCain Institute’s first international expansion of the Sedona Forum. Our shared commitment to open dialogue, democratic values and international cooperation will provide the foundation for critical conversations about the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance and evolving challenges to security and democracy, particularly across the Indo-Pacific region.” 

International House of Japan Chairman James Kondo said, “We are very proud to partner with the McCain Institute, with which we share common values and a shared mission. The International House of Japan (I-House) has set forth a new vision to serve as an intellectual hub in the Asia-Pacific region and to further enhance its global influence. This partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing that mission. We very much look forward to welcoming participants of the Sedona Forum from the United States and around the world to I-House.”
Additional information on speakers and panel topics will be announced in the coming months at TheSedonaForumTokyo.org. 

Inspired by the McCain family, the Sedona Forum is held each spring to advance the mission of the McCain Institute: fighting for democracy, human dignity and security. As the McCain Institute’s signature annual event, the forum provides a unique opportunity for U.S. and world leaders to have informal, face-to-face discussions about real solutions to the problems facing our world today. Learn more at TheSedonaForum.org.  

The McCain Institute is a nonpartisan organization inspired by Senator John McCain and his family’s dedication to public service. We are part of Arizona State University and based in Washington, D.C. Our programs defend democracy, advance human rights and freedom and empower character-driven leaders. Our unique power to convene leaders across the global political spectrum enables us to make a real impact on the world’s most pressing challenges. Our goal is action, not talk, and like Senator McCain, we are fighting to create a free, safe and just world for all.