Updates on Diamond Princess Quarantine
February 20 On Thursday evening, the Embassy sent a letter to U.S. Citizens from the Diamond Princess who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Japan.…
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Japan
Date: February 3, 2020 Location: Tokyo, Japan Event: Coronavirus Outbreak – Travel Restrictions, Safety Measures The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is…
New Restrictions on Travel to the U.S. for non-U.S. Citizens
Suspension and Limitation on Entry into the United States As of Feb 2, generally, foreign nationals (other than immediate family of US citizens, permanent residents,…
Project-Specific Notice of Funding Opportunities Publication
February 1, 2020 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan is pleased to announce its publication of twelve Project-Specific Notice of…
IVLP Celebrates 80 Years of Cultural Diplomacy
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Department of State’s premier professional exchange initiative for emerging leaders. The…
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…
