SEVIS Fee Will Increase on June 24, 2019
Washington – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized changes to fees charged by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to international students,…
Indo-Pacific Friendship Grows from U.S.-Japan Exchanges
The TOMODACHI Initiative is an educational exchange and leadership program jointly organized by the U.S. Embassy and the U.S.-Japan Council, a nonprofit organization. Ambassador Bill…
Why is America Concerned about 5G?
Next year, fifth-generation wireless technology (5G) will begin to form the backbone of future economies and public services. It will touch every part of our…
Teaching English in Japan Shapes Lives
Founded in 1987, the JET program has brought nearly 34,000 Americans to work in schools and offices throughout Japan, including in some of the most…
Michael Kratsios to Lead U.S. Delegation at G20 Digital Ministerial in Japan
Michael Kratsios, Deputy Assistant to the President for Technology Policy, will travel to Japan to serve as the United States Head of Delegation at the…
U.S. and Japan Partner on Future Moon Mission
At a May meeting in Washington, U.S. and Japanese officials agreed to continue scientific cooperation between the two countries, including on space exploration, space and…
Press Release: U.S. Embassy Announces New Partnership with WeWork Japan, U.S.-Japan Council
May 22, 2019 Tokyo – The Embassy of the United States of America, Tokyo, announced today that it has formed a partnership with WeWork Japan…
President Trump in Japan – Day 4
On the fourth day of their trip to Japan, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the Kaga, a Japan Maritime Self-Defense…
President Trump in Japan – Day 3
On the third day of their trip to Japan, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were received by Their Majesties the Emperor…
President Trump in Japan – Day 2
On the second day of their trip to Japan, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watched live sumo bouts at Ryogoku Kokugikan,…
President Trump Meets Top Japanese Business Leaders
For the first stop on his Japan itinerary, President Trump held discussions with business leaders at Ambassador Hagerty’s residence.
President Trump Arrives in Japan on State Visit
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at Haneda Airport on Saturday to begin a four-day visit to Japan. The President will hold…
President Trump’s Japan Trip Signals Strong Friendship
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will pay a state visit to Japan May 25-28. The President will hold talks with Prime Minister…
U.S., Japan, India, Philippines Sail through the South China Sea
For the first time, naval ships from Japan, the United States, India and the Philippines have conducted a joint exercise in the South China Sea.…
Partnership Prepares Pacific Nations for Natural Disasters
The Pacific Partnership, a multinational mission providing disaster response training and humanitarian aid, returns to the Indo-Pacific for its 14th year in 2019. This year’s…
Celebrating Asia Pacific American Heritage in May
May is Asia Pacific American Heritage Month. The month of May was chosen in honor of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the…
Ambassador Hagerty Welcomes the Dawn of the Reiwa Era
In a commemorative video, Ambassador Bill Hagerty reflected on the history of U.S.-Japan ties during the Heisei Era, and he welcomed the new Reiwa Era…
President Trump and Prime Minister Abe Meet in Washington
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Mrs. Akie Abe at the White House on April 26. The…
