All Japan Rent-a-car Association provides info such as how to rent/return cars, traffic rules, response in case of accidents, and tips at the time of disasters, etc. in English, Chinese(Traditional), Korean and Japanese. For more info: rental-car-tips.jp/en/ #safetravel

Planning to renew your passport online? Remember that ONLY the U.S. Department of State issues U.S. passports. Don’t get scammed by third-party sites or pay more just for a private company to fill out or pass us your application. Protect your privacy and wallet by going directly

Whether you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad or just on a quick international trip, if you run into problems while you’re outside of the United States, our U.S. embassies and consulates around the world are there to help. We've revamped our webpage dedicated to helping Americans

U.S. Citizens Hiking in #Japan: Recent news reports of bear encounters are a reminder that even Japan’s most beautiful mountain trails carry risks. Stay safe with these quick tips: ✅Stay on marked trails ✅Hike in groups & make noise (bear bells, talking, singing) ✅Carry bear

❗Attention U.S. expats❗The State Department’s revamped international travel site now has an entire section dedicated to resources for Americans living abroad. It has information on everything from having a baby while abroad to marriage, retirement, federal benefits, taxes,

9月1日（月）は労働祭のため、米国大使館は休館です。 The U.S. Embassy is closed on September 1 (Monday) in observance of Labor Day.

Applying for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (#eCRBA)? Check out our new step-by-step video with narration and visual guides to guide you through the process. Learn more on our website: jp.usembassy.gov/services/citiz…

Important Notice: From Oct 7–Dec 22, 2025, American Citizens Services at U.S. Consulate #Osaka will be limited to emergency passports due to an infrastructure project. Fees must be paid online via pay.gov. For non-emergency services, please apply in Tokyo,

9月15日（月）は敬老の日のため、米国大使館は休館します。 The U.S. Embassy is closed on September 15 (Monday) in observance of Respect for the Aged Day.

Attention U.S. citizens! Starting October 12, the European Union is rolling out a new automated Entry/Exit System (EES). U.S. citizens traveling to most European countries should expect new automated border checks and to have their biodata digitally collected upon arrival and

U.S. citizens traveling to #Japan: Please see these helpful tips from Ambassador Glass ジョージ・グラス駐日米国大使 on traveling in #Japan.

At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. We will not update this account until full operations resume, with the exception of