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Join us on May 8 at 6:30PM for “Creating a Cultural Bridge,“ a special talk exploring Architect Trey Trahan's design of the USA Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. Don’t miss this talk about culture, architecture, and design. Tickets: us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/events/20…

On April 27, FM Iwaya, currently visiting New York #USA, had an exchange of views with business representatives of Japanese companies. mofa.go.jp/dns/ac_d/pagei…

On Aprile 27, FM IWAYA and Mrs. Iwaya exchanged views with Professor Gerald Curtis, Burgess Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Columbia University, and Ms. Midori Curtis. mofa.go.jp/na/na1/us/page… #US

On April 28 (local time), FM IWAYA, during his visit to #NewYork, held a dialogue with Japanese staff members working at #InternationalOrganizations. Mrs. IWAYA participated in the dialogue as well. mofa.go.jp/fp/unp_a/pagei… #UN

On April 28 (local time), FM IWAYA, who is visiting #NewYork, U.S. to attend the Third Session of the Preparatory Committee for the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (#NPT), held an exchange of views with Dr. Joshua W.

Applications for the 19th Japan International MANGA Award are now open! 🖋️🇯🇵 Submit your original manga for a chance to win and be invited to Japan for the award ceremony! Entries must arrive by June 30th, 2025. For more details➡️manga-award.mofa.go.jp/index_e.HTML

Come see our ikebana display at the Washington National Cathedral for the 2025 All Hallows Guild’s Flower Mart! You can view our display, titled “Hanatemari,” meaning flower “Temari” balls, on May 2nd and May 3rd! Learn more about the event here: allhallowsguild.org/programs/flowe…

Happy Children's Day!🥳 Known as "Kodomo no Hi" in Japanese, this holiday celebrates the health and happiness of children. In Japan, colorful carp-shaped streamers called "koinobori" are flown outside the homes of many families.🎏 Our koinobori are on display today!

I was honored to meet at the Japanese embassy last week with members of the Japanese Diet and family members of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea to discuss the abduction issue and US-Japan relations. America First Policy Institute 島田洋一（Shimada Yoichi） Japan Embassy DC🌸

An outstanding Japanese dinner last night at Tachibana … with Narumi Miura and Mami Yamaguchi from the Washington Spirit and the Japan Embassy DC🌸 Deputy Chief of Mission, Takehiro Shimada and Mrs. Shimada. My family has been going to Tachibana since the 80’s (first when it was in Arlington

Join us on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30 PM for our next #JICCDC J-Film River, a hysterical and heartfelt time-loop comedy! Get your tickets now: eventbrite.com/e/j-film-river…

A special thank you to the Washington Japanese Heritage (Keisho) Center for welcoming the Japan Embassy DC🌸 & our #JETProgram Coordinators! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with students and educators - some of whom were fellow JET alumni - and celebrate Japan-US connections.

Riding with Mayor Muriel Bowser in the National Cherry Blossom Festival 🌸 Parade is one of my fondest memories from the 2025 cherry blossom season! Thank you to everyone who joined this celebration of 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 friendship. I look forward to welcoming the new gift of trees to DC in 2026. –Ambassador Yamada

It was an honor to join the National Bonsai Festival opening ceremony and celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Yamaki Pine. This incredible tree is a symbol of the friendship between our two nations. -Ambassador Yamada

Join us on Thursday, May 29th from 6:30 PM for an inspiring evening with Professor Kendall Brown as he redefines the meaning and role of Japanese gardens in the modern world.🌿✨🎟️: eventbrite.com/e/lecture-japa…

It was a pleasure to meet with Senator @BernieMoreno. Japan-US economic relations are steadfast and we are committed to deepening our alliance. I look forward to continuing to work with the State of Ohio to further advance our mutual interests. -Ambassador Yamada

It was a pleasure meeting with Rep. Ed Case to discuss the Japan-US alliance and the increasing significance of our cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. I'm looking forward to continuing our collaboration on shared prosperity and security. -Ambassador Yamada

I enjoyed visiting Senator Todd Young to reaffirm the long-standing and mutually beneficial Japan-Hoosier State ties. I look forward to continuing to work together to further strengthen our partnership on both the economic and national security fronts. –Ambassador Yamada

It was a pleasure to visit with Shelley Moore Capito to discuss the way forward on the Japan-US and the Japan-West Virginia economic partnership. I am deeply grateful for her continued leadership and commitment to furthering our cooperation and shared prosperity. -Ambassador Yamada

I am deeply saddened by the killings of two staff members at Embassy of Israel to the USA. Our thoughts are with the victims' families and our colleagues at this difficult time. These reprehensible acts of violence shouldn't be tolerated anywhere in the world. -Ambassador Yamada