Shibutani Siblings Support “Go for Gold” in Yokohama Visit
Olympic ice skating stars Alex and Maia Shibutani performed in Yokohama on November 14 and gave a skating clinic for young people under the rubric…
Message to U.S. Citizens: Japan Post Bank to Stop Issuing International Postal Money Orders, Change
November 29, 2019 As of the close of business on December 30, 2019, Japan Post Bank (Yu-cho Bank – ＪＰゆうちょ銀行) will no longer issue International…
International Education Week Highlights Study Abroad Opportunities
International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The United States welcomes over 1 million students from around the world. These…
Joint Chiefs Chairman Meets with Top Japanese Officials
Army General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Japan and South Korea for discussions with leaders on ways to improve bilateral…
Chargé Young Samples Local Autumn Cuisine – Video
One of Chargé d’Affaires Joe Young’s favorite things about living in Japan is discovering seasonal food. He and his daughter recently went to a neighborhood…
Embassy Tokyo and TOMODACHI Initiative Launch Leadership Program in Sports Management
Los Angeles, November 5, 2019 At the U.S.-Japan Council’s Annual Conference, the TOMODACHI Initiative and the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo announced the launch of the…
Americans Want Better for the People of China – VP Pence
In an Oct. 24 speech in Washington, D.C., Vice President Mike Pence focused on efforts to improve relations between the U.S. and China, but he…
State Department Statement on the Passing of Sadako Ogata
Morgan Ortagus, Department SpokespersonOctober 30, 2019 The State Department, along with our international partners and donor governments, remembers the life and work of Sadako Ogata,…
Secretary Elaine Chao Leads U.S. Delegation to Enthronement Ceremony
Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao represented the United States at the proclamation of the enthronement ceremony of His Majesty the Emperor. While in Tokyo,…
Wheelchair Rugby Championship Highlights Diversity in Sports
On October 17, two-time Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby medalist Chuck Aoki met with more than 100 sixth graders at Futako-Tamagawa Elementary School in Setagaya Ward. The…
Statement from President Donald J. Trump Regarding the Enthronement Ceremony of Their Majesties the
On behalf of the American people, Melania and I offer our warmest congratulations to the people of Japan on the occasion of the enthronement of…
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
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…
