COVID-19 Information
The U.S. Embassy and consulates continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Japan. Case numbers continue to rise throughout the country.
Remembering Vice President Walter Mondale – Former Ambassador to Japan
Vice President Walter Mondale, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and two-term U.S. Senator, died on April 19 at the age of 93.
Biden-Harris Administration Welcomes Prime Minister Suga to the White House
President Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Suga for his first foreign leader visit. The two leaders renewed an alliance that has become a cornerstone of…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tokyo (April 9, 2021)
COVID-19 numbers in many parts of Japan are rebounding, causing the national and some prefectural governments to announce new infection mitigation measures. Osaka and Hyogo…
MLB “Ironman” Cal Ripken Jr. Reflects on His Visits to Japan
Just in time for baseball’s Opening Day, the Embassy is releasing the latest installment in our “Ask an Athlete” video series featuring Hall of Famer…
Six Remarkable Women Inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame
The National Women's Hall of Fame has inducted six trailblazing black women into its unique sisterhood, recognizing their contributions at Seneca Falls, New York, the…
EducationUSA Japan to Host Virtual Community College Fair
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo and EducationUSA will hold a virtual study abroad fair on April 3. The event will feature 20 community college representatives from…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tokyo (March 22, 2021)
On March 21, 2021, the Japanese government ended the state of emergency covering Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba. The Government of Japan's national emergency declaration…
Secretaries Blinken and Austin Visit Japan for 2+2 Summit
Secretary of State Blinken, Secretary of Defense Austin, Minister for Foreign Affairs Motegi, and Minister of Defense Kishi held the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee in…
Japan-U.S. Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Week for the Indo-Pacific Region in FY2020
The United States Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS/CISA), Department of State (DOS), and Department of Energy (DOE) are proud to have…
Chiefs of Mission Remember 3.11 on the 10th Anniversary
Chargé d'Affaires Joe Young is joined by former Ambassadors to Japan John Roos, Caroline Kennedy, and William Hagerty in sending a video message of support…
Secretary of State Blinken Sets Course for U.S. Diplomacy
In his first major speech as Secretary of State, Antony Blinken set the foreign policy priorities for the new Biden administration, touching on such topics…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tokyo (March 1, 2021)
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…
Celebrating the Achievements of African Americans
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…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Tokyo (February 4, 2021)
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…
Press Release: Mickey Mikitani Donation Enhances Fulbright Opportunities for Japanese Students, Strengthens...
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…
Press Release: Project-Specific Notice of Funding Opportunities
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.
Biden’s America: A Strong and Trusted Partner
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,…
Joe Biden Sworn in as 46th U.S. President, Kamala Harris as Vice President
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…