Statement by Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Joseph M. Young on the Aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis
October 15, 2019 The government and people of the United States express our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of all who tragically lost…
Celebrating the Rugby World Cup at the Embassy
Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Young hosted a gala reception for USA Rugby during the on-going Rugby World Cup in Japan. He noted that rugby is more…
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Japan October 9, 2019
Location: Central Japan, including Tokyo (October 12-13, 2019) Event: Based on current tracking, Typhoon Hagibis (Typhoon No. 19) is expected to bring extremely high winds,…
USA-Japan Hospitality Management Summits – Osaka and Tokyo
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and the US Foreign Commercial Service are organizing hospitality management summits with collaboration (後援) from the Japan Tourism…
Malabar 2019 Strengthens U.S.-Japan-India Naval Cooperation
The U.S. Navy is participating in a trilateral exercise called Malabar 2019 with the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Indian Navy. This is the 23rd…
Secretary Pompeo Speaks with Foreign Minister Motegi
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke with the new Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on September 16, 2019. Secretary Pompeo congratulated the Foreign Minister on his…
CDA Young Participates in Tour de Tohoku in Support of Ongoing Regional Recovery
Chargé d’Affaires Joe Young and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Nick Hill participated in Tour de Tohoku, an annual charity bike race supporting the Tohoku…
Study Abroad Expo Encourages Students to Discover U.S. Opportunities
Embassy Tokyo hosted its annual “America EXPO” college fair at Ochanomizu Sola City on September 7. Over 90 U.S. colleges and universities participated in the…
Embassy to Open at 10:30 a.m. on September 9 due to Typhoon 15
Due to heavy weather from Typhoon No.15, the Embassy will open two hours later than usual on Monday, September 9, 2019. The consular section will…
Baseball Legend Ralph Bryant Visits Setagaya School
Nippon Professional Baseball legend Ralph Bryant spoke with students and parents in Setagaya and conducted a baseball practice session under the rubric of the Embassy’s…
U.S and Japan Agree to Expand Flights at Haneda Airport
U.S. and Japanese officials have signed a deal calling for 24 additional daily flights between Haneda Airport and U.S. cities, paving the way for more…
Olympic Champion Anthony Ervin Leads “Go for Gold” Swim Clinic
Olympic swimmer Anthony Ervin, who won gold medals at both the 2000 Sydney Games and the 2016 Rio Games, visited Setagaya to offer the local…
Celebrating 230 Years of U.S. Diplomacy
On July 29, the U.S. Department of State marked its 230th anniversary with an all-day celebration featuring remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo…
Weather Alert: Typhoon Krosa (August 14, 2019)
Location: Western Japan, including Osaka and Hiroshima (August 14-16, 2019) Event: Typhoon Krosa is expected to bring extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides, heavy rainfall,…
Defense Secretary Esper Meets Japanese Leaders in Tokyo
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Masahisa Sato to discuss…
U.S. and Japan Announce Mekong Power Partnership
During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bangkok, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the U.S. and Japan will partner on a new initiative…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Typhoon Season 2019
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo reminds U.S. citizens in Japan that typhoon season has begun and will last through November 2019, though most tropical cyclones…
Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Young to Represent the United States of America at Hiroshima and Nagasaki P
Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Young will represent the United States of America at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6 and the Nagasaki Peace Memorial…
