Japan Embassy DC🌸

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[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

The Japan-US alliance is built on enduring people-to-people connections. DMV area grassroots leaders gathered at the Old Residence for our Grassroots Exchange Strategy Meeting to share best practices, tackle shared challenges, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

[Congresswoman Jen Kiggans @RepJenKiggans]

Yesterday I had the opportunity to join Ambassador of Japan Shigeo Yamada to celebrate the former participants and contributors of People-to-People Exchange Programs between Japan and the U.S…!! As a former participant in the Japan Exchange Teaching program, I know firsthand how these experiences build lasting relationships, strengthen cultural understanding, and deepen the important friendship between our two countries. Thank you,@JapanEmbDC, for bringing us together to celebrate the strong ties between the United States and Japan..!!

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

We welcomed students from Gakushuin University to the Old Residence to learn about public diplomacy. We thank them for their continued interest in Japan-US relations and wish them all the best with their studies!

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

My appreciation goes to the Japan-America Society of Indiana for fostering people-to-people ties, the foundation of the strong Japan-US relationship. They also co-organized the Japan-US Midwest Conference in Indianapolis and a spectacular dinner. -Ambassador Yamada

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

I had a great time visiting @subaru_usa of Indiana Automotive and was deeply impressed by their commitment to their associates and the local community. Subaru will start exporting SUVs made in Indiana to Japan later this year! –Ambassador Yamada

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

It was a pleasure to meet with @GovBraun. Japan is proud to be Indiana’s #1 foreign investor and job creator! We will continue working together to further strengthen the ties between Japan and Indiana. -Ambassador Yamada

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

It was wonderful to meet with @GovWhitmer again to discuss the many areas where Japan & Michigan collaborate! Japan is the #2 foreign job creator in Michigan, supporting more than 43K jobs in the state. I am excited for what’s ahead for our strong partnership! -Ambassador Yamada

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

Today marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks. In honor of those impacted, the Embassy has lowered its flag to half-staff. Japan continues to stand with the United States as an ally and friend.

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

I attended the Japan-US Midwest Conference in Indianapolis. It was wonderful that representatives from the business and government sectors, including governors, from the two countries came together to discuss ways to further strengthen the Japan-US partnership! -Ambassador Yamada

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

Congratulations to the 2026 winners of the Lasker Award, often called "America's Nobel." Four winners are from Japan!
Their research has advanced our understanding of hemophilia & narcolepsy.
Read more about their work here: https://t.co/vTrviRixRT

[Lasker Foundation @LaskerFDN]

🏆 Congratulations to this year’s #LaskerAward winners!

Basic: Emmanuel Mignot & Masashi Yanagisawa
Clinical: Kunihiro Hattori, Tomoyuki Igawa & Takehisa Kitazawa
Public Service: Michael J. Fox
https://t.co/WK7q3NBByI

#Lasker2026 #LaskerLaureate

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

I had a fascinating visit to @FANUCAmerica, a robotics company, which currently accounts for majority of the industrial robot market share in the US. By combining AI & robotics, FANUC is exploring the future of physical AI and showcasing Japan-US collaboration. -Ambassador Yamada

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

I enjoyed an interesting tour of @NissanUSA Technical Center, where Japanese and American engineering and innovation come together to create advanced, reliable, and comfortable vehicles on roads around you. -Ambassador Yamada

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

It was inspiring to visit the @Toyota R&D Center in Ann Arbor, where engineers design and develop iconic vehicles like the Camry and Tacoma—vehicles that are proudly built in the USA and driven by people across the country! -Ambassador Yamada

[Rep. Michael Cloud @RepMichaelCloud]

The strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance is reflected in many ways. Japanese companies have invested billions in Texas creating thousands of jobs across the state. Together, we are also working to address supply chain issues and security challenges in the region. Thank you Ambassador Shigeo Yamada for your work and for stopping by the US Capitol last week.

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[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

The robust bipartisan support of Capitol Hill is foundational to the Japan-US partnership. It was a pleasure to host the members of the US-Japan Caucus and prominent leaders of Japanese business community as we work together to propel our ties forward. –Ambassador Yamada

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🎨 The Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, seeks a candidate for the position of design coordinator.
Apply by September 15th → https://t.co/OWB2x8XCC3

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

At Permanent Council of the @OAS_official, Ambassador to the OAS Shimada highlighted Japan’s new $3 million USD support for Haiti through the OAS. 🇯🇵🇭🇹Japan remains committed to supporting Haitian-led efforts toward credible elections & the restoration of democratic governance.

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

Congratulations, Mrs. Kyoko Okamoto, on receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays. Both as a teacher & performer, she devoted 55 years to introducing the art of Koto to Americans. Her work promoting Japanese music builds harmony between 🇯🇵 & the 🇺🇸. -Amb. Yamada

[Japan Embassy DC🌸 @JapanEmbDC]

We welcomed ISC's 78th Japan-American Student Conference for a reception at the Old Residence. 🇯🇵🇺🇸 Their program, run by student delegates from Japan and the United States, visited San Francisco, Nashville, and DC for topics covering international relations and trade.🌐