Health Alert – Coronavirus Outbreak in China
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus that was first…
Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the U.S.-Japan Alliance
On January 19, U.S. and Japanese officials celebrated the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan Alliance at a reception co-hosted by Foreign Minister Motegi and Defense…
Joint Statement on 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation an
The text of the following statement was released by Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper for the Government of the…
Breakthroughs and Gadgets at a U.S. Tech Show
From flying cars to robotic gloves, the newest technology was on display at CES 2020 in Las Vegas January 7-10. More than 170,000 people from…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Tokyo
January 7, 2020 There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue…
Message for U.S. Citizens – Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of…
Year in Review – Video Message from Chargé d’Affaires Joe Young
Chargé d’Affaires Joe Young and everyone in the U.S. Mission to Japan wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year. 2019 was…
Americans Celebrate the Holidays with Diverse Traditions
Americans typically commemorate the new year with time-honored traditions including special foods, parties, fireworks and midnight kisses. But Americans of diverse backgrounds also celebrate the…
U.S. and Japan Sign Landmark International Quantum Statement
The United States and the Government of Japan today signed the Tokyo Statement on Quantum Cooperation in support of continued collaboration in research and development…
Notice of Intent to Publish Project-Specific Notice of Funding Opportunities
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan is pleased to announce its intent to publish Project-Specific Notice of Funding Opportunities on…
U.S. Embassy Closure – December 24 and 25
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, 2019 for the Christmas holiday.
Quantum Leap: United States and Japan Sign Statement Promoting Quantum Cooperation
The United States and Japan signed the Tokyo Statement on Quantum Cooperation December 19 to foster continued collaboration in research and development intended to advance…
Heads or Tails? CDA Young Attends Japan X-League Championship
On December 16, Chargé d’Affaires Joe Young and his family attended the 33rd X-League championship at the Tokyo Dome. Before the game, the CDA was…
“Go for Gold” School Visits Inspire Children to Become Diplomats
Embassy Press Attaché Jonas Stewart visited Tokyo’s Kinuta Minami Elementary School on Nov. 25 as part of the “Go for Gold” campaign and gave a…
Joint Exercise Builds Teamwork for U.S. and Japanese Forces
The U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces are conducting their annual Yama Sakura exercise December 3-16 to build teamwork and underscore their continued commitment…
Indo-Pacific Youth Gather for Leadership Conference in Tokyo
Forty-four young leaders between the ages of 20 and 27, representing 16 nations in the Indo-Pacific region, will come together for the Advancing Long-term Leadership…
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…
