Statement by Ambassador Hagerty on U.S. Contribution to Relief Efforts in Western Japan
July 13, 2018 In my capacity as the Ambassador of the United States of America to Japan and in coordination with the U.S. Agency for…
Alert: Super Typhoon Maria (Typhoon No. 8) – July 9, 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Super Typhoon Maria (Typhoon No. 8) is expected to bring extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides,…
Secretary of State Pompeo Visits Japan
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Tokyo July 7-8 to meet with Prime Minister Abe and participate in trilateral discussions with Foreign Minister Taro Kono…
Alert: Typhoon Prapiroon Update – July 2, 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Prapiroon (Typhoon No. 7) is expected to bring extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides, heavy…
Alert: Typhoon Prapiroon June 29, 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Prapiroon (Typhoon No. 7) is expected to bring extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides, heavy…
Secretary of Defense Mattis Returns to the Indo-Pacific Region
Secretary of Defense James Mattis returned to the Indo-Pacific Region and spent the day in Tokyo with senior Japanese officials. The leaders met to reaffirm…
State Department Releases 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, “This year’s TIP Report highlights the critical work of local communities to stop traffickers and provide support to victims.…
American Independence Day in Tokyo
We had a great Independence Day celebration! This yea️r’s theme was “American Music Cities.” Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make it…
Alert: Hurricane and Typhoon Season – June 27, 2018
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of…
Cheering for the World Cup at Home and Abroad
The 2018 World Cup is in full swing! And while the U.S. team is not participating this time, our Embassies and Consulates around the world…
SelectUSA Investment Summit Brings Global Investors to Washington
The SelectUSA Investment Summit, hosted annually by the Department of Commerce, is the highest-profile event facilitating foreign direct investment into the United States. The 2018…
Future Leaders Prepare to Tackle Global Challenges
Imagine you’re a young professional, embarked on a career that is attracting notice and improving people’s lives in your country, and along comes an offer…
Alert: Osaka Earthquake – June 18, 2018
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Osaka at approximately 8:00 am JST. There have been three confirmed deaths, and reports of more than 50 other casualties.…
President Trump Meets Kim Jong Un in Singapore
The two leaders shared an initial greeting on June 12, followed by a one-on-one meeting, as well as an expanded bilateral meeting, and a working…
President Trump Hosts Prime Minister Abe in Washington
President Donald Trump held bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Washington last week to discuss issues of common concern including the upcoming summit…
June is LGBTI Pride Month!
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement saying that the United States reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all,…
Ambassador William “Bill” Hagerty Launches “Go for Gold”
On Saturday, June 2, 2018, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty attended Sports Day event at Sugekari Elementary School, Meguro, Tokyo, with his family and…
“Go for Gold” Campaign Reaches Out to Students
The Embassy has launched its “Go for Gold” campaign in conjunction with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Board of Education as part of the Olympic/Paralympic education…
