Americans Remember the March 11 Disasters
Feb. 17 - As we approach the one year anniversary of the tragic events of March 11, many commemorative events are being planned by American and Japanese organizations in the U.S. to honor the victims of the disaster.
American View Looks at Parental Child Abduction
Feb. 7 - We are pleased to present this latest edition of American View, which looks at the complex issue of international parental child abduction by shedding light on the Japanese legal system and presenting some real-life stories of child abduction and divorce.
TOMODACHI Launches Educational Programs
Feb 6 – Ambassador John Roos hosted an event at his residence on Feb. 3 to announce a number of educational programs under the TOMODACHI initiative.
Ambassador Roos Visits Eastern, Southern Kyushu
Jan 30 - Ambassador John V. Roos made his first visits to Oita, Kagoshima and Miyazaki Prefectures and became the first U.S. Ambassador to ride the Kyushu Shinkansen, as part of a three-day tour through eastern and southern Kyushu.
News from the Embassy
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U.S. and Japan Hold Expert-level TPP Consultations
Feb. 23 - The U.S. and Japan held two days of consultations on Japan's interest in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). This was a follow-up to the senior-level consultation on Feb. 7.
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Entrepreneurship Seminar Boosts TOMODACHI Generation
Feb. 13 - Tokyo American Center partnered with Keio University to hold an Entrepreneurship Seminar Feb. 8-10 that brought together 49 students representing 10 universities.
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United States - Japan Joint Statement on Defense Posture
Feb. 8 - The U.S. and Japan released a joint statement relating to U.S. forces on Okinawa and Guam, in light of the Alliance's efforts to maintain peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
In the News
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U.S., EU Want Sustained and Productive Talks With Iran
Feb. 22 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomed Iran’s apparent offer to resume talks with the United States and its partners in the P5+1 as “an important step” and said the offer is being closely analyzed. More »
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White House Briefing on Visit of Chinese Vice President Xi
Feb. 14 - The weeklong U.S. visit by Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is part of a broader effort to focus American foreign and economic policies on the Asia-Pacific region. The two leaders held crucial talks, and Vice President Biden discussed human rights with his Chinese counterpart. More »
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World Wetlands Day 2012 Photo Celebration Winners Announced
Feb 7 - Happy World Wetlands Day 2012! The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science is pleased to announce the four winners of the Wetlands Photo Celebration. Check out the lush stilt village in Ghana, a peaceful river in West Virginia, a snorkeler in the gorgeous coastal wetlands of Mexico, and a beautiful damselfly in Cambodia. Over 900 photos were submitted for the contest. We salute the world's wetlands for their many critical benefits to humankind and their incredible beauty. More »
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Year in Review: The Pivot toward East Asia and Pacific
Jan. 18 - Looking back over 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton noted that it was a momentous year for U.S. diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. reinvigorated already strong relations, built new partnerships, and engaged with multilateral institutions to expand trade and investment. More »
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Joint Statement on Whaling and Safety at Sea in the Southern Ocean
Dec. 15 - "The Governments of Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States jointly condemn any actions that imperil human life in the Southern Ocean ... We remain resolute in our opposition to commercial whaling, including so-called 'scientific' whaling ... and are disappointed about the recent departure of the Japanese whaling fleet for the Southern Ocean." More »
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Ambassador Roos: Diplomatic Award Reflects Strength of Alliance
Oct. 12 - Ambassador Roos was selected as the 2011 recipient of the State Department's Sue M. Cobb Award for Exemplary Diplomatic Service. Ambassador Roos said, "This honor reflects both the high esteem in which the U.S.-Japan alliance is held in the United States and the extraordinary dedication shown by U.S. Embassy employees in the aftermath of the March 11 disasters in Japan." More »
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