Celebrating Hispanic-American Heritage in September-October
The U.S. observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. We celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture, as well as recognize the important…
Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun Visits the Region
Newly appointed U.S. special representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun is making his first diplomatic trip abroad to the capitals of South Korea, China and…
Alert: Hokkaido Earthquake Update, September 7, 2018
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Hokkaido at approximately 3:08 am Japan Standard Time (JST) on September 6, 2018. No tsunami warning was issued. The region…
Alert: Hokkaido Earthquake September 6, 2018
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Hokkaido at approximately 3:08 am Japan Standard Time (JST). Train lines in the area are currently suspended, and all flights…
Ambassador Hagerty Celebrates First Anniversary at Post
One year has passed since Ambassador Bill Hagerty assumed his post as America’s top representative to Japan. “This has been a remarkable first year as…
New State Department Senior Adviser is a Scholar, Author
On swearing in Kiron Skinner as the new State Department Director of Policy Planning, Secretary Pompeo said her international relations expertise will allow her to…
Alert: Typhoon Jebi (Typhoon No. 21) Temporary Closure Message of U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe,
Please note that the U.S. Consulate General in Osaka-Kobe will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, due to Typhoon Jebi (Typhoon Number 21), which…
Alert: Typhoon Jebi (Typhoon No. 21) September 2, 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Jebi (Typhoon Number 21) is expected to make landfall near Tokushima and Wakayama prefectures the…
Advice on Studying Abroad: Kenichi Nonomura of IDEO Tokyo
After studying in the U.S., Kenichi Nonomura returned to Japan as director of business design and development at IDEO, a global design consultancy. He offers…
Embassy to Host “America EXPO 2018” with U.S. Universities on September 8
U.S. Embassy Tokyo will host its annual “America EXPO” college fair on September 8, 2018 at Ochanomizu Sola City Conference Center in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. Representatives…
The World Celebrates NASA Pioneer Katherine Johnson on her 100th Birthday
Katherine Johnson, a trailblazing mathematician whose calculations were instrumental in every major NASA spaceflight program, celebrated her 100th birthday on August 26. One of her…
Alert: Typhoon Cimaron (Typhoon No. 20) August 22, 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Cimaron (Typhoon Number 20) is expected to make landfall near Shikoku the afternoon of August…
Congratulations to Participating Athletes at the 2018 Asian Games
The 2018 Asian Games are being held in Jakarta from August 18 to September 2. This is a multi-sport event held every four years. More…
Olympic Champion Katie Ledecky Promotes “Go for Gold” in Japan
It was all smiles this week when Katie Ledecky held a clinic for young Japanese swimmers at a pool in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward, which is…
Eighty International Young Women Gather for Women’s Leadership Conference
This summer, the State Department gathered 80 exceptional young women from 21 different countries for the Women Embracing Leadership and Service Conference. Designed to promote…
Ambassador Hagerty’s Statement on the Passing of Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Governor Onaga, his government colleagues, and the people of Okinawa. We are grateful…
Meet the Astronauts Launching a New Era of U.S. Spaceflight
For the first time since NASA retired its space shuttle fleet in 2011, American astronauts will once again travel to the International Space Station from…
Secretary Pompeo Reaffirms U.S. Dedication to ASEAN and Regional Allies
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Singapore August 3-4 to participate in the annual ASEAN-centered ministerial meetings in support of the United States’ vision…
