In Tribute: George H.W. Bush, Our 41st President
George Herbert Walker Bush, who served as the 41st President of the United States, died on November 30 at the age of 94. Ambassador Bill…
President Trump Champions Economic Growth and Prosperity at G20 Summit
At this year’s G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, President Donald J. Trump championed the successes of his pro-growth agenda and his work with world leaders…
Secretary Pompeo Announces the Latest Lifesaving PEPFAR Results
In advance of World AIDS Day on December 1, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivered remarks at the State Department’s technical summit for the…
NASA’s InSight Arrives Safely on Mars
The latest robotic visitor to Mars, NASA’s InSight lander, successfully touched down on the Red Planet after an almost seven-month, 458 million kilometer journey from…
Vice President Pence: U.S. Commitment to the Indo-Pacific is Steadfast and Enduring
The United States seeks “collaboration, not control” in the Indo-Pacific region, Vice President Pence told a conference of Southeast Asian countries whose leaders gathered in…
Ambassador Hagerty Speaks at the Japan National Press Club
Ambassador William F. Hagerty Japan National Press Club November 16, 2018 Thank you very much Sugita-san. It’s a great pleasure to be back here with…
Vice President Pence and the Second Lady Visit Japan for the Third Time
Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence stopped in Japan on the first leg of their third trip to the region under the…
Vice President Pence Arrives in Japan
Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Japan on November 12 for critical meetings with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his cabinet. The focus is on…
November Elections Have a Long History in the U.S.
In the United States, the major national elections – for President every four years and every-other-year congressional elections like those held November 6, 2018 –…
Enjoy Halloween in the United States
On October 31, the ancient Celts held a festival to mark the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the cold, dark time…
U.S. Regains Crown as Most Competitive Economy
The U.S. economy sits atop the World Economic Forum’s annual global competitiveness survey for the first time since the 2007-2009 financial crisis. In its closely-watched…
Celebrating American and Japanese Cinema at the Residence
Ambassador Bill Hagerty hosted a reception on October 24 to celebrate both American and Japanese cinema. With the start of the 31st Tokyo International Film…
Robust U.S. Economy Beckons Foreign Firms
Foreign businesses invested a record $4 trillion in the United States in 2017. No other country attracts more foreign investment. Today the strong U.S. economy…
What are Midterm Elections, and Why are They Important?
U.S. presidential elections are big news worldwide every four years. But what happens in the midterm elections — so called because they come nearly two…
Secretary Pompeo Meets with Japanese Leaders in Tokyo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Foreign Minister Taro Kono in Tokyo on October 6 to discuss the next…
United States Olympic Committee Releases Video from Team USA Celebrating Japan’s National Heal
October 7, 2018 The United States Olympic Committee has released a video from Team USA athletes currently training at the U.S. Olympics Training Center in…
Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Naha October 4, 2018
Location: Okinawa Prefecture (October 4-5, 2018) Event: Typhoon Kong-Rey is expected to bring extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides, heavy rainfall, and possible flooding to…
Secretary Pompeo to Visit the Region after Successful UN Talks
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Tokyo, Pyongyang, Seoul, and Beijing October 6-8. This visit comes as a follow-up after Secretary Pompeo…
