Ambassador Roos Visits Okinawa
May 15 - Ambassador John V. Roos completed a two-day visit to Okinawa to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japan. The Ambassador met with Okinawa Governor Nakaima and also spoke at Okinawa International University.
President Obama Meets with Prime Minister Noda
May 1 - President Obama and Prime Minister Noda met to reaffirm the U.S.-Japan Alliance, a 60-year-old partnership based on friendship and a commitment to peace. [Transcript]
[Joint Statement] [Fact Sheet]
Five Major Firms Join TOMODACHI Initiative
April 18 - Toyota, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. are the latest companies to contribute to the TOMODACHI Initiative and invest in the next generation of leaders on both sides of the Pacific.
Prime Minister Noda to Visit Washington
April 18 - President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda to the White House on April 30 for discussions on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues.
U.S., Japan Agree on Need for Increased Exchanges
April 13 - The U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON) is taking concrete steps to enhance two-way exchanges, particularly involving the number of Japanese students studying in the United States.
News from the Embassy
-
Statement on the 40th Anniversary of the Reversion of Okinawa
May 16 - The reversion of Okinawa was one of the most significant achievements in the history of U.S.-Japan relations. As we mark this important 40th anniversary milestone, we recommit ourselves to strengthening people-to-people ties in Okinawa.
-
Obama Administration Encourages More Tourism in the U.S.
May 11 - President Obama recently announced new initiatives to increase travel to the U.S., building on the Travel Promotion Act of 2010.
-
Fact Sheet: United States-Japan Cooperative Initiatives
May 1 - When President Obama met with Prime Minister Noda in Washington on April 30, they announced a series of cooperative initiatives in the areas of security, business, and cultural exchange.
In the News
-
President Obama Speaks at Asian Pacific American Heritage Event
May 11 - "Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders are now the inventors and entrepreneurs keeping our country on the cutting edge; the businessmen and women at the helm of some of our most successful industries; leaders in every aspect of American life - in science and medicine, in education, in sports, in the arts, in our Armed Forces; in our government and in our courts." More »
-
Lady Gaga TOMODACHI Auction to Support Artists
May 1 - Lady Gaga is auctioning a teacup she used in a Japan appearance last year to support TOMODACHI exchanges. The auction runs until May 6 at 11 p.m. Here is the online site for the auction. »
-
Secretary Clinton and Prime Minister Noda Announce Friendship Blossoms Initiative
May 1 - The Friendship Blossoms - Dogwood Tree Initiative is a public-private partnership between the State Department and the U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation, which is making a gift of 3,000 American dogwood trees to the people of Japan. More »
-
Brand USA Partnership Promotes Travel to the U.S.
April 24 - The State Department supports Brand USA, a public-private partnership with the mission of promoting travel to the U.S. More »
-
U.S. – Korea Trade Agreement Takes Effect
Mar 16 – Secretary Clinton: “Today, the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) enters into force, marking an historic milestone that will lead to even more trade and investment between our two countries.” More »
-
Official Reactions to North Korea's Missile Launch
April 17 - The U.N. Security Council strongly condemned North Korea's recent attempt to launch a satellite using ballistic missile technology. The unanimous statement shows that the international community is united against North Korea's provocations. [More]
-
U.S., Trans-Pacific Partners Move Toward Trade Deal
March 13 - Trans-Pacific Partnership members took significant steps toward concluding a comprehensive, 21st-century trade agreement during the latest round of negotiations in Melbourne, Australia, according to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk. More »
-
State Department
state.gov
Diplomacy in Action
-
Travel
travel.state.gov
United States Travel Information
-
Whitehouse.gov
The White House
President Barack Obama
-
Fulbright
Fulbright
Japan-U.S. educational and cultural exchange
-
EducationUSA
EducationUSA.state.gov
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Ambassador Roos
-
Follow Ambassador Roos on Twitter!
Ambassador Roos tweets regularly in both English and Japanese on U.S.-Japan relations.
Discover America
-
DiscoverAmerica.com is the official tourism site for people around the world who want to visit and explore the United States of America and share those experiences with others.
TOMODACHI
-
TOMODACHI is a public-private partnership that supports Japan's recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, and invests in the next generation of Japanese and Americans.
Blog: Deputy's Corner
-
Embassy DCM Kurt Tong hosts a broad conversation between the Embassy community and our friends and neighbors both in Japan and abroad. [More]
Japan Government Information
-
For the latest Japanese government health and safety information (in English), see the newly designed Web portal of the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan.