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 United States on May 7, 1843 and also the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. We celebrate Asia Pacific American Heritage with community events that involve historical, ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 8 May, 2019 | Topics:
Culture, East Asia & Pacific, News
Japan has venerable school sports traditions such as the Koshien baseball tournament and the Hakone Ekiden. In America, it’s the NCAA national basketball championship known as March Madness. If you come to study in the U.S., you’ll find that this is the time of year when many college students – and Americans from all walks ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 26 March, 2019 | Topics:
Culture, News, Study in the U.S.
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 Carolyn Glassman made remarks at the opening ceremony. As the host town of Team USA, Setagaya Ward has been organizing various exchange events, including a swimming clinic led by Olympic ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 13 March, 2019 | Topics:
Culture, News
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 via photos taken by colleagues serving in U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas. Visit the site at
www.instagram.com/travelgov.
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 6 March, 2019 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Culture, News
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 known as the “TV Olympics.” The Games were a signature event for NHK, which had just begun TV broadcasting in 1960.
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 14 January, 2019 | Topics:
Culture, History, News
On October 31, the ancient Celts held a festival to mark the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the cold, dark time of the year. This is the origin of Halloween. Today, people celebrate Halloween not only by wearing scary costumes, but they also dress up as popular celebrities, historical figures, cartoon ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, News
Ambassador Bill Hagerty hosted a reception on October 24 to celebrate both American and Japanese cinema. With the start of the 31st Tokyo International Film Festival, prominent celebrities came out to pay tribute to the creativity, cross-border collaborations, and investments that drive the vibrant international film industry. Ambassador Charles Rivkin, chairman and CEO of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 25 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, News, U.S. & Japan
The U.S. observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. We celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture, as well as recognize the important contributions made by the Hispanic and Latino population.
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 21 September, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, News
We had a great Independence Day celebration! This yea️r’s theme was “American Music Cities.” Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make it a success!
More Photos on Facebook The 4th of July in Pictures (from AmericanView)
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 28 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, News
The 2018 World Cup is in full swing! And while the U.S. team is not participating this time, our Embassies and Consulates around the world are eagerly supporting their adopted home teams.
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 25 June, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, News
The Embassy has launched its “Go for Gold” campaign in conjunction with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Board of Education as part of the Olympic/Paralympic education program called the “Global Friendship Project.” The Embassy will engage up to 240 public schools and approximately 150,000 students through 2020. “Go for Gold” is an opportunity for schools and ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 4 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, News, Study in the U.S.
On May 20, Ambassador Hagerty and his family participated in the annual Chubu Walkathon, a charity event hosted by the Nagoya branch of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. This event has raised thousands of dollars for local causes. The Hagertys joined groups of Boy Scouts and baton twirlers as well as a marching ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 29 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, Nagoya, News
Ambassador Bill Hagerty took part in the 79th Black Ship Festival, a celebration of U.S.-Japan friendship that commemorates the arrival of Admiral Perry and his fleet in Shimoda in 1853. After the ceremony, the Ambassador and his family enjoyed riding in a festive parade through the city as guests of Shimoda Mayor Yusuke Fukui.
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, History, News, U.S. & Japan
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 United States on May 7, 1843, and also the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. May is celebrated with community events that involve historical, educational, and cultural ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, East Asia & Pacific, History, News
The baseball season has just begun in both Japan and the United States. Ambassador Bill Hagerty enjoyed opening day at the Tokyo Dome together with Prime Minister Abe and other dignitaries on March 27. Baseball is a time-honored tradition and a great way to make new friends from around the world. The State Department’s DipNote ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, News, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Japan
This year on Sunday, April 1, many Americans will celebrate Easter – the oldest and most important holy day of the Christian calendar. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe Jesus was raised from the dead three days after his crucifixion almost 2,000 years ago. Some churches hold vigils the night before Easter ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 30 March, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, News
Watch this short video to learn about Madam C.J. Walker, an African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist at the turn of the 20th century. She started out as a single mother making just $1.50 per day and built up her own business empire. #WomensHistoryMonth
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 28 March, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Gender Issues, News, Success Stories
Fireworks exploded over the Olympic Stadium on Feb. 25, during the closing ceremony, marking the end of a successful 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump attended the closing ceremony and later tweeted: “Thank you to President Moon, First Lady Kim & the people of South Korea for the warm hospitality ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 26 February, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, News
Twelve years after immigrating to the United States from Ghana, Maame Biney has become the first African-American woman to win a spot on the U.S. Olympic speedskating team, headed for PyeongChang in February. At 17, she’s the youngest speedskater on the U.S. team. Still, the accomplished high schooler – who wants to become a chemical ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 17 January, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, News, Success Stories
The Embassy sponsored a booth at this year’s Tokyo Comic Con Dec. 1-3 at Makuhari Messe, celebrating pop culture and promoting study in the USA. Visitors to our booth got photos with our Embassy mascot, Tom the bean, along with various other celebrities. They also had the chance to try out a virtual reality experience ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 4 December, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Education, News, Study in the U.S.
Visit
this page on our ShareAmerica website, to download a full-size Jpeg version of this colorful poster of the United States, with iconic products and landmark features highlighted. A Japanese version of the poster is also available in PDF format via
American Center Japan. While the president hosted American manufacturers at the White ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 24 July, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, News, Travel & Tourism
Chargé d’Affaires Jason Hyland hosted around 1,000 guests who enjoyed the U.S. Embassy’s annual Independence Day reception on the evening of July 6 with lots of food and fun, along with lively musical performances. Disney characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse were on hand to greet the visitors and pose for photos. See more on ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, embassy, News
Chargé d’Affaires Jason P. Hyland is visiting the Kansai region June 28-29. On day one, he enjoyed a tour of Byodo-in temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with the temple’s Chief Priest Monsho Kamii. During the tour, CDA Hyland learned about the 11th century architecture and garden, and about the recent restoration of the majestic ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Culture, News, U.S. & Japan
