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U.S.-Japan Relations

Ambassador Hagerty – A Tennessee Businessman with Strong Ties to Japan

In August 2017, William F. “Bill” Hagerty IV arrived in Tokyo to assume his official role as United State...
Dec 29, 2017VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

Teaching English in Japan Shapes Lives, Including the Teachers’

As an American college student, Edward Hans didn’t realize that randomly selecting Japanese to fulfill a ...
Dec 26, 2017VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

International Students a Boon for U.S. Universities — and Vice Versa

America’s colleges and universities once again have attracted a record number of international students, ...
Nov 28, 2017VIEW
SportsSocial Issues

Running in America: Popular and Fun

You see them everywhere, on urban streets, in sylvan parks and around suburban developments. Runners, ...
Nov 27, 2017VIEW
U.S.-Japan RelationsArts & Culture

Japanese Woodblock Prints Online — and Free

The most recent gift from the U.S. Library of Congress to the world is a collection of more than 2,500 st...
Nov 27, 2017VIEW
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Tokyo Welcomes Ivanka Trump

In advance of the President’s historic trip to Asia, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump arrived in Jap...
Nov 24, 2017VIEW
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Ivanka Trump Announces Large Private-sector Pledge for Computer Education

Executives from Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and other tech companies have pledged $300 million fo...
Oct 27, 2017VIEW
TravelSocial IssuesArts & Culture

Minnesota: A Diverse State of 10,000 Lakes

If you’re coming to the United States, try visiting Minnesota! The “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is also the sta...
Oct 23, 2017VIEW
TravelScience & Technology

In Pictures: America’s Love Affair with the World’s Fair

For years, crowds have flocked to world’s fairs, also called world expos, to see the latest inventions an...
Oct 20, 2017VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

Art Idioms

This article is only available in Japanese. The original English version is here on ShareAmerica....
Oct 19, 2017VIEW
BusinessScience & Technology

American Videogame Entrepreneur Shares His Vision for Virtual Reality

The term virtual reality (VR) tends to conjure up an image of someone putting on a funny-looking headset ...
Oct 17, 2017VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

U.S. Embassy Holds “America EXPO” College Fair in Tokyo

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo organized a college fair called America EXPO 2017 at the Ochanomizu Sola City C...
Oct 6, 2017VIEW
VIDEOSScience & Technology

World Space Week 2017 Celebrates Exploration

This week, you can be part of the biggest space event on Earth. And possibly, the universe. From Nairo...
Oct 5, 2017VIEW
TravelSocial Issues

The U.S. State Quarters Program

This article is only available in Japanese....
Sep 28, 2017VIEW
U.S.-Japan RelationsArts & Culture

The Portland Japanese Garden: A Living Classroom

Imagine you’re in the bustling downtown of Portland, Oregon, with the smell of coffee in the air and the ...
Sep 11, 2017VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

Nautical Idioms

This article is only available in Japanese....
Aug 23, 2017VIEW
Education & Study AbroadScience & Technology

Global Waste Expert Encourages Young Women to Pursue STEM Careers

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo hosted a speaker program on June 15 featuring Dr. Jenna Jambeck, an associate p...
Aug 22, 2017VIEW
VIDEOSArts & Culture

A Japanese Director’s Lasting Influence on American Cinema

America’s greatest living filmmakers speak with a common theme when talking about Japan’s legendary scree...
Aug 3, 2017VIEW

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