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. Read More»
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. Read More»
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 peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and the world — and recommitted to addressing our shared challenges. Key Documents from Whitehouse.gov Joint Leaders Statement Remarks at Press Conference Remarks before Bilateral Meeting Remarks by Vice President Harris and Prime Minister Suga Fact Sheet: U.S.-Japan Competitiveness and Resilience Core Partnership Read More»
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 prefectures recently received authorization from the Government of Japan to place specific municipalities under a medical emergency status, which allows authorities to fine restaurants and bars that do not comply ... Read More»
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 Cal Ripken Jr. In the aftermath of the 3.11 disaster, Ripken visited Japan and conducted baseball clinics for youth living in the Tohoku region. Now, 10 years later, he reflects ... Read More»
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 birthplace of the American women's rights movement. Read More»