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.
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Diversity is Key for the U.S. Diplomatic Corps
One of the many ways the State Department cultivates an environment of diversity is through the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship Program and the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. These programs help to ensure that American diplomats reflect the full diversity of Americans, who are united in identity and attachment to core U.S. values of …
Read More» 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 Funding Opportunities. Project-Specific Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) have replaced the Annual Program Statement as the funding mechanism of its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This year’s Project-Specific NOFO topics …
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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 short-term visits foster mutual understanding and develop cultural and professional connections. The program has over 225,000 alumni worldwide, including more than 3,800 Japanese alumni such as Nobel Laureate Kenzaburo Oe; …
Read More» Indo-Pacific Youth Gather for Leadership Conference in Tokyo
Forty-four young leaders between the ages of 20 and 27, representing 16 nations in the Indo-Pacific region, will come together for the Advancing Long-term Leadership Initiative (ALLI): Indo-Pacific Summit to be held in Tokyo, Japan, December 13 and 14. The final group of ALLI Summit participants was selected from more than 500 applicants from the …
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Study Abroad Expo Encourages Students to Discover U.S. Opportunities
Embassy Tokyo hosted its annual “America EXPO” college fair at Ochanomizu Sola City on September 7. Over 90 U.S. colleges and universities participated in the event. Approximately 2,000 students attended 13 separate seminars covering a range of topics including scholarships, employment opportunities after studying in the United States, as well as studying abroad as a …
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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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Teaching English in Japan Shapes Lives
Founded in 1987, the JET program has brought nearly 34,000 Americans to work in schools and offices throughout Japan, including in some of the most isolated rural communities. Read more on American View
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Strengthening Global Networks of Women in Business and Security
Societies are more prosperous and peaceful when they empower women to participate fully in civic and economic life. Through its International Visitor Leadership Programs (IVLP), the State Department is building a global network that empowers women at home and abroad to become leaders in their communities and in the global marketplace. Learn more about 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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Eighty International Young Women Gather for Women’s Leadership Conference
This summer, the State Department gathered 80 exceptional young women from 21 different countries for the Women Embracing Leadership and Service Conference. Designed to promote the exchange of ideas on women’s issues across the globe, the conference was the kick-off event for the 2018 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership. …
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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 …
Read More» Security Message: Safe Night in Tokyo
June 30, 2017 As peak travel season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is offering the following security tips to help visitors stay safe while enjoying Tokyo’s world-famous nightlife. The general crime rate in Japan is well below the U.S. national average, and Tokyo, like all of Japan, is generally a safe place for visitors. …
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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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Honoring the Work of the TOMODACHI Initiative
Chargé d’Affaires Jason Hyland spoke with TOMODACHI Initiative alumni and partners about how the program creates important bonds between the next generation of Japanese and American leaders.
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