U.S. Embassy & Consulates
in Japan

It’s a birthday party for everyone, young and old. It takes place at fairgrounds and parks, on beaches and streets, and in people’s backyards. It is the Fourth of July — Independence Day — the birthday of the United States of America.

• Read more on American View
• A Lot of History Happened on July 4
• Video: Fireworks Light Up the Sky on the 4th of July