Japanese Cherry Trees Bloom in Washington
Washington’s famous cherry trees are in full bloom. This year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival honors the 105th anniversary of Japan’s gift of the flowering trees…
Dancing with Tom and Kumamon at Kumamoto Castle
Crowds of people came out on March 21 to perform the Kumamon Dance with lovable plush character Kumamon, representing Kumamoto Prefecture, and the U.S. Mission’s…
How Presidents Leave their Mark on the Oval Office
The office where the president of the United States works is called the Oval Office, a reference to its unusual shape. New presidents often change…
Secretary of State Tillerson visits Japan
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, and reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance during…
Chargé Hyland’s Message to Mark 6th Anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake
During his recent trip to Tohoku, Chargé d’Affaires Jason Hyland was deeply moved by the resilience and goodwill of the local communities, and the power…
Honoring the Work of the TOMODACHI Initiative
Chargé d’Affaires Jason Hyland spoke with TOMODACHI Initiative alumni and partners about how the program creates important bonds between the next generation of Japanese and…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution Update
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating…
Chargé d’Affaires Hyland Travels to Tohoku
Chargé d’Affaires Hyland visited Tohoku to observe recovery effort progress in Fukushima, tour the reconstructed Sea Pal Pier in Onagawa, and learn about cutting-edge research…
U.S.-Japan-ROK Issue Joint Statement on North Korea
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy Joseph Yun, Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau Kenji Kanasugi, and…
Secretary of State Tillerson at the G-20 Foreign Ministers Meeting
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to Bonn, Germany February 15-17 for the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. This was his first official trip as Secretary…
President Trump Tours African-American History Museum
President Trump visited the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture on February 21. “This tour was a meaningful reminder of why…
Chargé d’Affaires Hyland Visits the Kansai Region
Chargé d’Affaires Jason P. Hyland met with Osaka Governor Ichiro Matsui and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura during a visit that emphasized the wide range of…
U.S., Japan, and Republic of Korea Condemn North Korea’s Destabilizing Behavior
At the G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Bonn, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, and South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se discussed…
Trump and Abe Affirm “Very Crucial Alliance”
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania welcomed Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie to Mar-a-Lago, the president’s south Florida estate, over…
President Trump meets with Prime Minister Abe in Washington
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House on February 10. (AP…
Secretary Tillerson Arrives at the State Department, Delivers Remarks
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered remarks to employees at the State Department on Feb. 2. Secretary Tillerson said, “I ask that you join me…
Secretaries of State Hail from Many Walks of Life
How do you become America’s Number 1 diplomat? First, a president must decide you’re the best person for the job, as President Trump did in…
Updated Guidance on Suspension of Executive Order 13769
The Executive Order barring issuance of visas and travel for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen has been suspended. Accordingly, U.S.…
