A big arigato to Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Japan, Julie Chung, for speaking to our #GlobalClassmates Summit students at their presentation!
We enjoyed hosting participants from the Kizuna Across Cultures Global Classmates Summit this afternoon at our Washington D.C. office. Nice to see the close friendships that have developed in this group of U.S. and Japanese students. https://t.co/HmVaI0YoPu
We met w/ @gmipost to discuss the growth of the US-Japan relationship on the economic, security, & grassroots fronts, notably due to strong presence of Japanese businesses such as @FlyANA_official & @Toyota. We look forward to “Eastern USA: Enduring Relationships” in @japantimes!
#TriviaTuesday!
Did you know that Japan has the suspension bridge with the longest main span in the world? That would be the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, located in Hyogo prefecture, with a span of almost 2,000 meters (6,500 feet)!
#CULCON was established in 1961 to “elevate and strengthen the vital cultural and educational foundations of the U.S.-Japan relationship.” Still going strong 57 years later. Biennial plenary session taking place today in DC. https://t.co/E1QkIFYUav https://t.co/3xLnP2lYKv
Tokyo 2020 has signed an agreement with the International Labour Organization (@ilo) aimed at advancing “decent work” through socially responsible labour practices amongst the Games’ delivery partners. https://t.co/0jT0C9UTJy
Friday Fun Fact: Cherry blossoms in Tokyo are now in full bloom. The history of cherry blossom viewing in Japan dates back centuries, when cherry blossom trees were believed to be linked to bountiful rice harvests. https://t.co/hgTJZ5EqmT
2018 Cherry Blossom Festivals - You do not need to travel to Japan to enjoy the beauty of Japanese cherry blossom trees! #JapanInfo https://t.co/Kpbu75TsIW