COVID-19 Information
The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Japan. While the situation is generally improving, outbreaks of COVID-19 throughout the country continue,…
DCM Hill Visits Nagoya, Osaka, and Kobe
Deputy Chief of Mission Nick Hill traveled to Nagoya and Osaka Nov. 20-21. He toured the busy Nagoya port noting that it was a bridge…
Ambassador Keshap Discusses the Indo-Pacific Strategy and U.S. Priorities for the East Asia Summit at...
I’m honored to be with you today to discuss U.S. priorities for this year’s East Asia Summit. I’m joined by my good friend and colleague…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tokyo (November 20, 2020)
Location: Japan Date: November 20, 2020 COVID-19 in Japan The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Japan. Several prefectures, including Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido,…
Marine Corps Commandant Visits Japan
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger visited Japan November 17-19 to meet with Japanese leaders. The visit was aimed at coordinating efforts to maintain operational…
Japan, United States Reaffirm Commitment to Full Implementation of the Hague Convention and to the Resolution...
On November 17, 2020, virtual Japan-U.S. consultations were held on the issue of child abduction between Japan and the United States of America. The Japanese…
NASA Launches Crew Dragon to the ISS
NASA and SpaceX on Nov. 16 launched four astronauts to the International Space Station, including Soichi Noguchi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. Embassy Charge…
Health Alert – November 16, 2020
The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Japan. Positive test numbers are rising in many areas of Japan, and Japanese authorities…
Americans Vote on More than the President in November
When Americans stream into polling places on November 3, the presidential election will be the main attraction. But Election Day in the United States gives…
Virtual Summit on Women in STEM Brings Japanese, Koreans, and Americans Together
Women are disproportionally unrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, an issue that poses major societal ramifications as STEM careers grow in prominence…
“American View” Focuses on Diversity and Inclusion
The latest print edition of the Embassy's official magazine, "American View," celebrates the diversity of the United States, featuring articles on supporting people with disabilities…
Japan-U.S. Host Nation Support Preparatory Consultations
The Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America held preparatory consultations on Host Nation Support on October 15th and 16th…
U.S., Japan, Six Other Nations Sign Artemis Accords
International cooperation on and around the Moon took a step forward October 14 with the signing of the Artemis Accords between NASA and several partner…
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo – Remarks Prior to Meeting with Foreign Minister Motegi
When I first came here two years ago, Prime Minister Abe welcomed me warmly. I want to thank him for everything he did to make…
Health Alert and Voting Reminder – October 8, 2020
The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Japan. While the situation is generally improving, outbreaks of COVID-19 throughout the country continue,…
Secretary Pompeo Visits Tokyo for Bilateral and Quad Meetings
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Tokyo on October 6 for bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The Secretary…
Secretary of State Pompeo to Visit Japan October 6
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Tokyo, Japan; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; and Seoul, the Republic of Korea (ROK) October 4 to 8. On…
Secretary Pompeo Congratulates Prime Minister Suga
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, “I congratulate Yoshihide Suga on his election by the Diet as the next Prime Minister of Japan. The U.S.-Japan…
On Yoshihide Suga’s Election as Prime Minister of Japan
I congratulate Yoshihide Suga on his election by the Diet as the next Prime Minister of Japan. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace,…
