NASA Schedules its First Women-only Spacewalk on March 29
In a fitting milestone for Women’s History Month in March, NASA is planning to send astronauts Anne McClain and Christina Koch on NASA’s first women-only…
Ambassador Hagerty Visits Yokohama
On March 15, Ambassador Hagerty participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute in Yokohama to commemorate the Scidmore…
Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics Start in 500 Days
A 500-Day Countdown event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics was held in Setagaya Ward on March 10, and Minister Counselor for Public Affairs…
Townhall Meeting for U.S. Citizen Services
April 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? What…
Ambassador Hagerty Remembers the Tragedy of 3.11
In a video message on the eighth anniversary of the Tohoku earthquake disaster, Ambassador Bill Hagerty said: “For millions across Japan and the world, March…
TravelGov Is Now on Instagram!
The Bureau of Consular Affairs is now on Instagram, sharing international travel tips, travel safety resources, and unique moments from the lives of real diplomats…
International Visitors to U.S. on the Rise
Japan is the second-largest overseas source of visitors to the U.S., after Great Britain, according to the latest data from the National Travel and Tourism…
Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative
The Trump Administration is launching its W-GDP initiative to advance global women’s economic empowerment. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted: “We are proud to help…
Where Streets Have One Name: Martin Luther King Jr.
In almost every corner of the world, you’ll find streets named after Martin Luther King Jr., evidence that his impact and legacy of nonviolent resistance…
Celebrating African American History
As we celebrate African American History Month this February, we pay tribute to the struggles and achievements of the people and events that have shaped…
Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
In his 2019 State of the Union address, President Trump stressed the importance of investing in cutting-edge industries of the future. On February 11, the…
Secretary Pompeo: Religious Freedom is a Universal Human Right
Each year, the State Department releases its International Religious Freedom Report describing the state of religious freedom in countries around the world. This year marks…
The State of the Union Speech: Why It Matters
Millions of people around the world are expected to tune in to President Trump’s State of the Union address on February 5. The speech to…
A Free and Open Indo-Pacific Benefits All Nations [video]
“The American people and the whole world have a stake in the Indo-Pacific’s peace and prosperity,” Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said at the Indo-Pacific…
Boosting Harvests Worldwide by Sharing U.S. Innovations
The Department of Agriculture invited some 600 people last year to participate in the Cochran Fellowship Program to learn the latest on agricultural technology and…
How The 1964 Tokyo Olympics Used Technology like Never Before
In 1964, the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games was broadcast live to the U.S. for the first time via satellite. The Tokyo Games became…
Strengthening Global Networks of Women in Business and Security
Societies are more prosperous and peaceful when they empower women to participate fully in civic and economic life. Through its International Visitor Leadership Programs (IVLP),…
CBP Reminds Travelers to Allow 72 Hours for ESTA
December 14, 2018 – Visa Waiver Program users encouraged to apply early – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), consistent with existing requirements, reminds international…
