FM MOTEGI and Mr. Michael KRATSIOS, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, signed the Protocol Extending and Amending the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America on Cooperation in Research and Development in Science and Technology. At the meeting after the signing ceremony, they confirmed their intention to further promote cooperation on science and technology, including AI(SI). mofa.go.jp/press/release/pre…

We hosted a reception at the U.S. Botanic Garden for the International Horticultural EXPO 2027 in Yokohama. Thank you to @SenatorHagerty for your strong support and to everyone who joined us! We are excited to welcome the world to Yokohama in 2027!

Applications for the first Japan Homecoming 250+ Salon are now open! This salon series is an opportunity for young professionals who have studied, worked or attended a program in Japan to meet & network. Registration is limited! Check eligibility & apply: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/J6UQ…

It was my great pleasure to host a ceremony for the conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon on Mr. Torkel Patterson. Thank you for your lifelong contributions to 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 relations! –Ambassador Yamada

The English version of Diplomatic Bluebook 2026 published this June is now available online. Summaries in French and Spanish are also available on our website: mofa.go.jp/policy/other/blue…

It was an honor to join the US-Japan Summer Party hosted by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC & Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) @NatAsianArt. It was a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful DC summer with supporters of 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 people-to-people ties. -Ambassador Yamada

Can’t make it to the Emerging Technologies lecture at the JICC tomorrow night? We will be livestreaming it on YouTube! You can watch the lecture LIVE tomorrow night (9/29) from 6:30PM – 8:00PM here: piped.video/live/MEfChva_haE…

It was an honor to welcome three of my partners, the Hons. Hirofumi Nakasone, Seiji Maehara and Akihisa Nagashima of the National Diet of Japan (Japan’s Congress) to Washington D.C. I took them on a personal tour of the Capitol as we discussed the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance, our shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and continued support for Japan’s national security. Mahalo to our Japanese colleagues for visiting the Capitol, and for continuing to strengthen the enduring friendship between our nations and, especially, our Hawai’i.

PM TAKAICHI held a Japan-U.S. Summit Telephone Talk, with the Hon.Donald J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America. At the outset, President TRUMP provided a detailed explanation of the latest U.S.-China Summit meeting. The two leaders exchanged views primarily on issues related to China, covering economic affairs, including economic security, as well as security affairs, and affirmed to work in close coordination between Japan and the United States. The two leaders reaffirmed the unwavering Japan-U.S. Alliance and concurred that together they will contribute to the peace and stability of the region and the world. mofa.go.jp/na/na1/us/pageite…

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We always enjoy showcasing Japanese beer to congressional staff at the annual Battle of the Beers. Thanks to @CanEmbUSA for being a great host & the other embassies for the friendly competition. This is our 3rd year being voted runner up, so we look forward to winning next year!

[FM MOTEGI’s visit to the United States] ―Message from New York― I have completed almost all of my engagements at the UN General Assembly. This time, I attended numerous ministerial meetings and clearly communicated Japan’s positions and views on important issues such as maritime security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz; nuclear disarmament; global health including infectious diseases; UN Security Council reform; and the question of Palestine. Furthermore, I worked to strengthen coordination with allies and like-minded countries through frameworks such as the G7 and Japan-U.S.-ROK cooperation, and engaged in in-depth discussions on regional situations concerning North Korea, the Middle East, and Ukraine. Moreover, I had productive meetings with the foreign ministers of countries such as Nepal, which has suffered flooding, and Fiji, which plays an important role in the Pacific Islands region, Pakistan, and the Maldives. As Prime Minister TAKAICHI emphasized in her statement at the General Debate, Japan, as a peace-loving nation, will renew its commitment to multilateralism, building on the seventy years we have walked alongside the UN and is determined to fulfill its responsibilities in the international community through the two indispensable tasks of establishing international rules and providing support on the ground. A series of important diplomatic engagements lies ahead this fall. I will continue to steer Japan’s diplomacy, building on the outcomes of this visit.

China again posted on X their view on the so-called “enemy State” clauses in the Charter of the United Nations, implying that these obsolete clauses remain in effect. Such postings are incompatible with relevant resolutions that were adopted at the United Nations and China supported to adopt. China cast a vote in favor of the UNGA RES 1995, recognizing the clauses to have become obsolete. China also joined the consensus on the UNGA RES 2005, expressing the resolve of the leaders of the Member States to delete the clauses. We expect China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, to respect these resolutions that China supported to adopt. Since the end of World War II, Japan has consistently contributed to peace and prosperity in the international community as a peace-loving nation. This is widely recognized in the international community. Japan will continue to clearly articulate and communicate its views and policies as Prime Minister Takaichi did with her general debate speech.

PM TAKAICHI delivered her statement at the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly,during her visit to New York, the U.S. Referring to the fact that this year marks the 70th anniversary of Japan’s admission to the UN, she expressed her determination to create peace and prosperity with the UN by making the Indo-Pacific and the international community more resilient. (Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office) mofa.go.jp/fp/un/pageite_000…

PM TAKAICHI held a meeting with the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America during her visit to New York, the U.S. mofa.go.jp/erp/seb/ua/pageit…

Hearing from program alumni about their experiences highlights the lasting impact of people-to-people exchange on the 🇯🇵-🇺🇸 relationship. We'll carry our friendship forward to the next generation by creating more opportunities to connect, learn & grow together. -Ambassador Yamada

FM MOTEGI held an exchange of views with the Honorable Marco RUBIO, Secretary of State of the United States of America, during his visit to New York, the U.S. mofa.go.jp/fp/unp/pageite_00…

FM MOTEGI held a Japan-U.S.-ROK Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, during his visit to New York, the U.S. They welcomed the trilateral cooperation in their coordination on North Korea, security, and economic security, and affirmed they would continue their concrete efforts for regional peace and stability. mofa.go.jp/fp/unp/pageite_00…

Ranking Member @RepGregoryMeeks was pleased to meet with Hirofumi Nakasone, Akihisa Nagashima, and Seiji Maehara, senior parliamentarians from Japan's Diet and members of the Japan-US Parliamentarians’ Friendship Group. Our alliance is critical for a free and open Indo-Pacific, and close dialogue with Japanese colleagues is essential.

It was an honor to meet with three legislators from the Japanese Diet who represent the Japan-U.S. Parliamentary Friendship League at the Capitol today. The U.S.-Japan alliance is a critical cornerstone of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. We must continue to deepen our alliance with Japan, alongside our strategic and economic partnership that has resulted in opportunity and growth for both our nations.