Location: Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Ehime prefectures (July 1, 2019) Event: Heavy rain could cause landslides and flooding in low-lying areas across the country, and officials have issued evacuation advisories for more than 1 million people in Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Ehime prefectures. Any closures of Mission Japan facilities will be communicated via Facebook, Twitter, …
Read More» July 13, 2018 In my capacity as the Ambassador of the United States of America to Japan and in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development, I am authorizing International Disaster Assistance funds of USD100,000 be released to Japan to aid in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief activities for the people and communities of …
Read More» Japanese authorities have informed us of planned protests against the United States’ recent decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, at the following times and locations: Friday, December 15th, 1500 hours to 1700 hours, U.S. Embassy Tokyo Sunday, December 17th, from 1030 hours to 1300, various spots around Tenjin (near the Fukuoka American Center) …
Read More» The Consulate in Fukuoka will be making a consular services visit to Iwakuni City and Yamaguchi City. A Consul and staff member will be available to accept applications for U.S. passports and birth registrations, perform notary services, and assist with other consular matters. Please note that all services are by appointment only. Please contact the …
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Today marks one year since the Kumamoto earthquakes of April 2016. The United States continues to support the people of Kumamoto as they work to rebuild their communities. In his latest blog article, Chargé D’Affaires Jason P. Hyland reflects on his past experiences in Kumamoto and his recent visit there. Kumamoto One Year Later: Resilience and Goodwill – American View
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Crowds of people came out on March 21 to perform the Kumamon Dance with lovable plush character Kumamon, representing Kumamoto Prefecture, and the U.S. Mission’s own Tom character. The Embassy and Consulate Fukuoka are working with Kumamoto Prefecture to produce a video to support Kumamoto’s recovery efforts from the devastating earthquake last April. • See …
Read More» U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka will be making a consular services visit to Nagasaki City on Wednesday, March 1 to perform notary services, accept applications for U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and other services.
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On January 26, Fukuoka Consulate Principal Officer Joy Sakurai delivered remarks at a ceremony commemorating the first Japanese-American astronaut, Ellison Onizuka. Onizuka, whose hometown is Kealakekua, Hawaii, was killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986. Onizuka’s grandparents were from the town of Ukiha.
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In January 2017, Principal Officer Joy Sakurai traveled to Hawaii with a Fukuoka Prefectural delegation led by Fukuoka Governor Ogawa. Thirty-five years ago, the State of Hawaii and Fukuoka Prefecture signed a formal sister-state agreement. This was the first sister-state agreement for Fukuoka Prefecture and was supported by one of the most famous Japanese-Americans with …
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Ambassador Caroline Kennedy went for a run in Fukuoka’s Ohori Park with Rio Paralympics silver medalist Misato Michishita and the Ohori Blind Runners’ Club. Ambassador Kennedy said she was inspired by the experience and excited about creating opportunities for all in both the U.S. and Japan.
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Oct. 31 – Ambassador Caroline Kennedy watches Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima fuel a car at a hydrogen fueling station in Fukuoka. They discussed the environmentally friendly technology used by the fueling station to turn waste into fuel.
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Ambassador Caroline Kennedy traveled to Nagasaki where she attended the Kunchi Festival. She also visited with students at Nagasaki Higashi High School, attended a ship-naming ceremony at Oshima Shipyard, and met with U.S. sailors at Sasebo.
Read More» Ambassador Caroline Kennedy traveled to Kumamoto City to encourage local officials and local residents in their recovery efforts following the Kumamoto earthquake. She traveled to Camp Kengun with Lt Gen Dolan, Commander, USFJ and Lt Gen Nicholson, Commanding General, III MEF where they met with the Western Army and received a briefing on lessons learned …
Read More» As the Kumamoto earthquake relief efforts move into their fifth day, all Americans are praying for the safety and well-being of the victims and all those in the affected areas. We are inspired by the resilience of the people of Kyushu, the dedication of government officials, first responders and members of the JSDF, and the …
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