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The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Japan. Case numbers continue to rise throughout the country.

On February 28, 2021, the Japanese government lifted the state of emergency declaration covering Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Aichi, Gifu, and Fukuoka. Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and…

February is National Black History Month, when we recognize the contributions of African Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Read…

Location: JapanDate: February 4, 2021 State of Emergency Extended On February 2, 2021, the Japanese government extended the state of emergency covering Tokyo and nine…

The Japan-U.S. Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan) announced that Mickey Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of Rakuten, Inc., has personally committed to establishing the Fulbright-Mikitani Memorial Grant…

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan is pleased to announce its publication of thirteen Project-Specific Notice of Funding Opportunities.

The United States, under President Biden's leadership, will work with international partners to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. In his January 20 inaugural address,…

Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, January 20. Minutes before, Kamala D. Harris took…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S.…

On January 14, the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their…

he United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that beginning January 26, 2021, all air travelers to the United States will be…

Japan continues to experience a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with nearly 70 percent of untraceable origin, straining health care capacity in many areas. To…

One of the many ways the State Department cultivates an environment of diversity is through the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship Program and the Charles B.…

To contain the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Japan will reimplement strict travel regulations barring most foreign entry into Japan effective Monday, December 28.

The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor closely COVID-19 conditions in Japan. Case numbers continue to rise throughout the country. Several areas, including Tokyo,…

Eighteen astronauts — nine men and nine women — have been selected to begin training for upcoming Artemis missions to the moon, NASA announced. The…

December 7, 2020    The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan is pleased to announce its intent to publish Project-Specific Notice…

Location: JapanDate: December 4, 2020 COVID-19 in Japan The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Japan closely. Case numbers continue to…

Deputy Chief of Mission Nick Hill traveled to Nagoya and Osaka Nov. 20-21. He toured the busy Nagoya port noting that it was a bridge…