Senator Kerry Nominated for Secretary of State
Dec. 22 - President Obama said, "In an extraordinarily distinguished Senate career - and as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee - John has played a central role in every major foreign policy debate for nearly 30 years." [Secretary Clinton's statement]
Condolences on the Passing of Senator Daniel Inouye
Dec. 18 - Ambassador John V. Roos said, "Americans have lost a senior statesman and the U.S.-Japan relationship has lost its most stalwart supporter and friend."
"Field of Dreams" Re-Opens in Ishinomaki
Dec. 10 - The TOMODACHI Initiative, Major League Baseball, and others teamed up to repair a baseball field in Ishinomaki that was damaged after the March 11 tsunami.
Sonenshine Celebrates the U.S.–Japan Alliance
Nov. 16 - Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara D. Sonenshine celebrated the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan during her Nov. 15-17 visit.
Celebrating Japan's Entrepreneurs
Nov. 15 - Ambassador Roos headlined the third annual "The Entrepreneur Awards Japan" (TEAJ) ceremony, celebrating the innovative efforts of promising new entrepreneurs in Japan.
"American View" Wants You to Discover America
Nov. 6 - This issue of American View is our first-ever "Discover America" edition. It's loaded with information on the exciting destinations, unique activities, and culinary delights America has to offer!
News from the Embassy
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Message of Congratulations on the Emperor's Birthday
Dec. 22 - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered best wishes to His Imperial Majesty on his 79th birthday this Dec. 23 and congratulations to the people of Japan.
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President Obama Speaks via Telephone with LDP President Abe
Dec. 18 - The President and Mr. Abe reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the region. They also agreed to cooperate on regional and global issues.
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America Mourns the Passing of a Hero to the U.S. and Japan
Dec. 18 - President Obama: Tonight, our country has lost a true American hero with the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye. (See statements by Vice President Biden and Secretary Clinton.)
In the News
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Celebrating 150 Years of the Emancipation Proclamation
Jan. 2 - This is the sesquicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation that freed the slaves. Today we reflect on the progress we have made toward realizing our Nation’s founding promise of liberty and justice for all. More »
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Myfood.jp Interviews Chef Michael Anthony
Dec. 27 - USDA food site myfood.jp is featuring an interview with noted chef Michael Anthony who also serves as Chef Diplomat for the State Department. (Japanese) More »
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ANA Stands With TOMODACHI
Dec. 19 - ANA Group entered a sponsorship agreement with the U.S. Embassy and the U.S.-Japan Council to support the TOMODACHI Initiative, a public-private partnership supporting the next generation of Japanese and Americans to strengthen cultural and economic ties. More (PDF) »
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Secretary Clinton Observes International Human Rights Day
Dec. 10 - On this day in 1948, world leaders gathered at the United Nations and affirmed the inherent dignity and inalienable rights of all people by adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More »
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President Obama Meets Prime Minister Noda at the East Asia Summit in Phnom Penh
Nov. 21 - President Barack Obama met with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda during the East Asia Summit at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on Nov. 20. More »
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America's Asia-Pacific Century
July 20 - The world's strategic and economic center of gravity will be the Asia-Pacific. The U.S. continues to contribute to Asia's growth as a major trade and investment partner, a source of innovation, a host to 350,000 Asian students every year, an advocate for universal human rights, and a guarantor of stability and security across the region. Video »
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Secretary Clinton Announces Report on Religious Freedom
July 31 - To mark the release of the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report, Sectretary Clinton gave a major policy address at the Carnegie Endowment for International Relations. [Video]
• Speech by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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TOMODACHI
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Blog: Deputy's Corner
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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
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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.