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Diplomat's VoiceU.S.-Japan RelationsArts & Culture

These Things I Will Remember

As my time as Chargé d'Affaires draws to a close July 31, I feel so grateful for the warm welcome I have ...
Jul 31, 2017VIEW
Politics

On Becoming an ‘Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary’

At the apex of U.S. embassies around the world are diplomats who hold the august title of “ambassador ext...
Jul 26, 2017VIEW
Editors' PicksEducation & Study Abroad

Learning about Myself While Studying in the U.S.

From the time I entered university, I knew I definitely wanted to study abroad someday. I felt that no ma...
Jul 25, 2017VIEW
Business

These Iconic Products Are Made in America with Pride

If it says Made in America on the label, it’s safe to bet it’s top quality. “American workers, farmers...
Jul 25, 2017VIEW
Editors' PicksPoliticsU.S.-Japan Relations

12 Years in Japan: How John Bingham Bolstered U.S.-Japan Ties in the Meiji Era

Have you ever heard of John Bingham? Not very many people have, it seems. Until recently I didn’t know wh...
Jul 20, 2017VIEW
Education & Study AbroadSocial IssuesArts & Culture

“Stop Saying No to Yourself” – Life Lessons from an Independent Film Director

The American Center Japan hosted a film screening and panel discussion on May 22, 2017, that was jointly ...
Jul 20, 2017VIEW
VIDEOSArts & Culture

Japan through the Lens of American Film

American life is becoming more infused with Japanese culture through food, fashion and arts. Even Hollywo...
Jul 14, 2017VIEW
U.S.-Japan RelationsArts & Culture

In Washington, Bonsai Trees Express U.S.-Japan Ties

In 1976, as Americans celebrated their country’s bicentennial, Japan gave the United States a birthday pr...
Jul 13, 2017VIEW
Diplomat's VoiceU.S.-Japan RelationsArts & Culture

Professor Donald Keene – The Quintessential Teacher

It is hard for me to separate my discovery of the beauty and depth of Japanese literature and culture fro...
Jul 6, 2017VIEW
Arts & Culture

Celebrating America’s Birthday: The Fourth of July

The Fourth of July marks one of the most significant events in the history of the United States. On July ...
Jun 26, 2017VIEW
Education & Study AbroadArts & Culture

Explore the World’s Biggest Library … Right Now

The Library of Congress, founded in 1800, is a book lover’s dream. With 164 million items and 1,350 kilom...
Jun 26, 2017VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

Idioms about Not Feeling Well

This article is only available in Japanese....
Jun 19, 2017VIEW
Business

Japanese Toilet Maker Taps U.S. Engineers’ Skills

Japanese toilet maker TOTO broke into the U.S. market by offering Americans more creature comforts. But i...
Jun 13, 2017VIEW
Editors' PicksPoliticsU.S.-Japan Relations

A True American Hero

Daniel Inouye, as Hawaii’s longest serving Senator, a pioneer for Asian-Americans in public service, and ...
Jun 9, 2017VIEW
Science & Technology

Keeping Plastics out of Our Oceans

Managing waste — specifically plastic — so that it doesn’t end up in our oceans is a worldwide challenge....
Jun 9, 2017VIEW
Featured VideosInterview VideosSocial IssuesArts & Culture

“Meet the Patels” Addresses Love and Marriage in a Multicultural Society

Directed by siblings Geeta and Ravi Patel, the award-winning film “Meet the Patels” combines the document...
Jun 8, 2017VIEW
Education & Study Abroad

A Day in the Life of a College Newspaper Editor

Can a school activity prepare you to be a reporter? ShareAmerica asked Anastasya Lloyd-Damnjanovic, a for...
Jun 2, 2017VIEW
Sports

Baseball, America’s Pastime, Is More International Than Ever

When Mpho’ “Gift” Ngoepe, a talented 27-year-old rookie for baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates, went to bat fo...
May 17, 2017VIEW

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