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G20 Environment and Energy Meetings Find Consensus in Karuizawa

Environment and energy ministers from the Group of 20 countries met in Karuizawa June 15-16. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler wrote, “I am pleased we came to consensus on both communiques as well as a marine plastic litter framework and resilient infrastructure consensus. In all a great success.”

By U.S. Mission Japan | 17 June, 2019 | Topics: Environment, News, U.S. & Japan

SEVIS Fee Will Increase on June 24, 2019

Washington – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized changes to fees charged by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to international students, exchange visitors and SEVP-certified schools. The new fees will take effect June 24, 2019. Fee increases include: The I-901 SEVIS Fee for F and M international students will increase from ...

By U.S. Mission Japan | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas

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 ...

By U.S. Mission Japan | 13 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Japan

Why is America Concerned about 5G?

Next year, fifth-generation wireless technology (5G) will begin to form the backbone of future economies and public services. It will touch every part of our lives, from cellphones to self-driving cars, to critical services such as electrical grids and water systems. Unfortunately, the new infrastructure needed to support 5G can subject countries to threats to ...

By U.S. Mission Japan | 10 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Science & Tech

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

By U.S. Mission Japan | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges

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