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 12 states.
Read More» Press Release: Mickey Mikitani Donation Enhances Fulbright Opportunities for Japanese Students, Strengthens U.S.-Japan Relationship
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 with a ¥90,000,000 donation (nearly one million USD) to support future Japanese participants in the prestigious U.S. Fulbright program. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Joseph Young joined Mikitani for the announcement.
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Welcome to EducationUSA Week
Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs Carolyn Glassman welcomes Japanese students and their parents to EducationUSA Week. Throughout the week, the Embassy will hold seminars to explain many important study abroad topics.
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“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 presentation for the students on studying and living in America. His talk covered such topics as family holiday traditions, American elementary schools, and the U.S. and Japan’s shared love of …
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International Education Week Highlights Study Abroad Opportunities
International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The United States welcomes over 1 million students from around the world. These international students bring different perspectives and make important contributions to the learning environment. American Universities Want YOU! (American View) Study Abroad Prepares Students for Success (Share America) International Education Week 2019
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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 Hagerty told donors at a December 2017 event: “TOMODACHI has become the leading institution for cementing people-to-people bonds between our two countries.” He added, “Today, the initiative has sent over …
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March Madness Explained
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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Advice on Studying Abroad: Kenichi Nonomura of IDEO Tokyo
After studying in the U.S., Kenichi Nonomura returned to Japan as director of business design and development at IDEO, a global design consultancy. He offers good advice for Japanese students thinking of studying abroad. “If you’re not confident, come talk to alumni,” he said. “Ask the people who have done it, ask for the …
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Embassy to Host “America EXPO 2018” with U.S. Universities on September 8
U.S. Embassy Tokyo will host its annual “America EXPO” college fair on September 8, 2018 at Ochanomizu Sola City Conference Center in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. Representatives from over 90 U.S. universities and colleges will attend, and the EXPO will feature 16 different seminars. The event is free of charge and open to students, parents, …
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Olympic Champion Katie Ledecky Promotes “Go for Gold” in Japan
It was all smiles this week when Katie Ledecky held a clinic for young Japanese swimmers at a pool in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward, which is the official host town for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Currently a student athlete at Stanford University, Ledecky’s success in the pool makes her a natural partner for …
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Advice on Studying Abroad from Microsoft Japan President Takuya Hirano
In an interview with the Embassy’s online magazine American View, Microsoft Japan President and CEO Takuya Hirano reflects on his experience studying in the U.S. He encourages young people to “break out of their comfort zones” and “be something.” Read the full article
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Future Leaders Prepare to Tackle Global Challenges
Imagine you’re a young professional, embarked on a career that is attracting notice and improving people’s lives in your country, and along comes an offer to leave family, friends and job for 12 to 18 months to take a fellowship in the United States. What do you say? The answer is “yes” for the dozens …
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“Go for Gold” Campaign Reaches Out to Students
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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Strengthening International Ties at the Old Ball Game
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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Promoting Studying Abroad in the U.S. at Tokyo Comic Con!
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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U.S. Embassy Tokyo Hosted its Annual “America EXPO” College Fair
U.S. Embassy Tokyo hosted its annual “America EXPO” college fair on September 9 at Ochanomizu Sola City Conference Center. A record 93 U.S. higher education institutions participated in the event. Approximately 1,800 students participated in 15 separate seminars on study in the U.S., covering a range of topics including scholarships, and employment opportunities after studying in the United States, …
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Embassy Hosts “America EXPO 2017” with U.S. Universities on 9/9 Saturday
U.S. Embassy Tokyo will host its annual “America EXPO” college fair on September 9, 2017 at Ochanomizu Sola City Conference Center in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. There will be representatives from 90 U.S. universities and colleges, and 15 seminars at the EXPO. The event is free of charge and open to students, parents, and anyone interested in …
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Student Visa Day at the Embassy!
The Embassy hosted a Student Visa Day on June 28 for some 50 Japanese students eager to study abroad in the United States. After their visa interviews, the students took a trivia quiz about American university life. Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs Margot Carrington spoke to the group and emphasized the value of studying abroad. Several …
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Japanese Women’s Leadership Initiative Offers Executive Program in Boston
The JWLI is now taking applications for their four-week executive development program for up-and-coming Japanese women leaders with a clear vision for social change in Japan. The program includes participation in the Women’s Leadership Program at Babson College, a 5-day intensive entrepreneurial management program, and visits to successful nonprofit organizations in Boston to learn their …
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