We appreciate the leadership of Young Kim as chair of the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority. I am grateful for your strong support for the U.S.-Japan alliance and trilateral cooperation including South Korea. - Congressional Minister ISHIGAKI Tomoaki 石垣友明

Did you bike to work today?
In celebration of #biketoworkday , our mascots Nene-chan and Kana-chan strapped on their helmets and hit the streets! 🐈🚲🐕🚲

It was an honor to host a ceremony to celebrate the conferring of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun upon Former Senate Majority Leader Thomas Daschle. We appreciate his distinguished contributions to the bilateral relations between Japan & the US. –Ambassador Yamada

Deeply shocked to learn of the attack on Prime Minister Fico of the Slovak Republic. I pray for the swift recovery of the Prime Minister. We unequivocally condemn the attack against democracy as this. We express our strong solidarity with the Slovak government and its people.

Employment Opportunity: The Political Section seeks a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Diplomatic Assistant.
Apply by June 7th → us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/job-po…

Our Educational Program at @DCPL's West End Library was full of adorable guests who enjoyed Japanese Paper Theatre, made origami samurai hats & played with PARO, the #DCJICC ’s robot seal!
Learn more about our upcoming visits to local libraries this month: us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/events/dc…

I was honored to recognize Dr. Sheila Smith's outstanding leadership during her tenure as Chair of U.S. CULCON Panel and the #JUSFC . Her expertise and dedication have greatly strengthened our bilateral ties. Best wishes to her successor, Charles D. Lake II. －
Ambassador Yamada

Join us for the return of #DCJICC virtual screenings with “People Who Talk to Plushies are Kind”🧸💕
This #Jfilm examines youth issues in Japan by looking at the subculture of people who talk to stuffed animals!
Playing from May 17-20, register here: us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/events/pe…

🌸 What a weekend! Thank you Grand Marshal Shingo Kunieda, NY & #AAPI communities & Japanese local government reps, emcee Sandra Endo & the incredible musical talents of Soh Daiko, Sonya Balsara & Hirona Amamiya🎤 #JapanParade
📸 AP/Charles Sykes for Japan Day, Inc, Tsuyoshi Toya

Join us May 16th at 6:30PM at #DCJICC for a lecture with Lee Talbot, the Curator of Textile Museum Collections at GW Museum and Textile Museum to learn about the origins and historical development of kasuri (絣), a resist-dyeing technique in Japan 🧵✨ Register here: us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/events/le…

Welcome to San Francisco, #KOJIMA !
The Japan Coast Guard training ship arrived today, carrying officer candidates as they undergo training on the high seas. Deputy Consul General Kishimori, community members, and USCG Pacific Area warmly greeted the crew. 海上保安庁

Representatives from Japan, the United States, and the Republic of Korea signed a Letter of Intent expanding cooperation between Coast Guards of all three nations. We look forward to the bright future ahead in the trilateral relationship. 海上保安庁 USCG Pacific Area #JCG #USCG #KCG

🌸 Thank you all very much for coming to Japan Parade & Street Fair 2024! 🌸

🗽 The 3rd annual Japan Parade was made possible thanks to the incredible efforts of organizers, marchers, performers, volunteers, vendors & fans. Your energy and enthusiasm made this unforgettable.🎉

Pleased to meet Japan Embassy DC🌸 Ambassador Yamada this week.

Japan is a great ally of the United States and a true partner in our effort to foster an open and secure Indo-Pacific, free from intimidation and economic coercion.

In celebration of #AAPIHeritageMonth , our JICC staff will be hosting Japanese cultural programs at DC & MD public libraries throughout May! Both children & adults will have the opportunity to try origami, calligraphy or suminagashi! Learn more here:
us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/events/dc…

Pleasure meeting with Ambassador Yamada and Japan Embassy DC🌸 last week to discuss U.S.-Japan relations following PM Kishida’s historic visit.  I look forward to continued global collaboration in building peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific and the world.

PM Kishida 岸田文雄 had an interview soon after he was back from US with Deputy Editor Tom O’Connor 𝕋om 𝕆'ℂonnor , Global Editor-in-Chief Nancy Cooper NancyCooper and CEO Dev Pragad Dev Pragad of Newsweek.

As the first chairman of the Japan-America Society of Alaska, former Lt. Governor Mead Treadwell strengthened Japan-US relations significantly. I was honored to present him the Order of the Rising Sun Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon to recognize these contributions. -Ambassador Yamada

Senator @LisaMurkowski was instrumental in strengthening Japan-US ties as she served as the Congressional Study Group on Japan Co-Chair. It was my honor to present her the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star to recognize these contributions. -Ambassador Yamada

Thank you Fairfax County Police for inviting our police attachés to your office today! 🚓 It was a great opportunity for discussion, idea sharing and international exchange. Local partnerships like these are an important pillar of the strong Japan-Virginia relationship! 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸