Arts & Culture

Ambassador Kennedy Learns the Art of Bonsai

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy and six other officials from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo received...
Aug 1, 2016VIEW
U.S.-Japan RelationsSocial IssuesArts & Culture

America’s Declaration of Independence

President Barack Obama reminded us in his speech in Hiroshima in May that the story of America began with...
Jul 4, 2016VIEW
Social Issues

Marriage Equality Pioneer Speaks on the Future of LGBT Rights

Evan Wolfson founded the Freedom to Marry campaign in 2003 to lead efforts to make same-sex marriage lega...
Apr 14, 2016VIEW
SportsU.S.-Japan Relations

Competition and Camaraderie Highlight Tomodachi Bowl Series

Dominic Santanelli bounded up the podium to receive the traveling trophy from organizers of the just-comp...
Apr 14, 2016VIEW
U.S.-Japan RelationsArts & Culture

Former L.A. District Attorney Captures Japan’s Penchant for Beauty on Camera

“Something just clicked the first time we visited Japan. I don’t know what it was. It was certainly the n...
Feb 26, 2016VIEW
U.S.-Japan Relations

JFK’s Legacy Lives Through Kennedy Bell in Hiroshima

On October 24, 2015, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy visited Takehara in Hiroshima Prefecture to attend a cer...
Jan 26, 2016VIEW
PoliticsSocial Issues

Hashtag Activism: How Twitter Changed the Way a Generation Communicates

The most-watched rap feud in years started with just a few tweets this past July. Meek Mill claimed that ...
Jan 14, 2016VIEW
Politics

Here’s the story behind a high-visibility speech

The original English version of this article is here on ShareAmerica.gov....
Jan 8, 2016VIEW
Arts & CultureFood

Eclectic Holiday Season Highlights America’s Diversity

The smell of crispy potato pancakes frying in oil is not what most people associate with the winter holid...
Dec 9, 2015VIEW
Interview VideosVIDEOSSocial Issues

Building a Society Where Both Men and Women Can Thrive in the Workplace

The U.S. Department of State presents “International Women of Courage” awards each year to women around t...
Oct 16, 2015VIEW
Food

Barbecue - American Cuisine at Its Best

Barbecue is a big part of American cuisine. On Memorial Day, people gather with their friends and family ...
Sep 6, 2015VIEW
PoliticsScience & Technology

New U.S. plan means more clean energy, less carbon

The original English version of this article is here on ShareAmerica....
Aug 7, 2015VIEW
BusinessEducation & Study AbroadU.S.-Japan Relations

TOMODACHI and MetLife Team Up to Develop Next Generation of Female Leaders

The TOMODACHI Initiative, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, launched the TOMODACHI MetLife ...
Jun 22, 2015VIEW
Social Issues

The ‘I’ in LGBTI stands for intersex. Here’s what it means.

You’re probably used to hearing the term “LGBT,” but “LGBTI” might be new to you. Nearly one in every ...
Jun 19, 2015VIEW
PoliticsEducation & Study AbroadSocial Issues

Who deserves an education? Everyone.

The original English version of this article is here on ShareAmerica....
Jun 18, 2015VIEW
BusinessFood

New Directions in American Agriculture

  Agriculture in the United States today offers countless choices, both for the farmer and th...
Jun 8, 2015VIEW
Science & Technology

2015 TOMODACHI U.S.-Japan Clean Energy Local Partnership Program

This article is only available in Japanese....
May 6, 2015VIEW
PoliticsU.S.-Japan Relations

President Obama Visits Japan!

U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Japan at around 7 p.m. on April 23, 2014. He was greeted at...
May 15, 2014VIEW
Featured VideosEducation & Study AbroadU.S.-Japan RelationsStudy Abroad Videos

U.S. Embassy Offers Useful Information on Studying Abroad through Engaging Video Series

On April 10, 2014, we released the first episode of “Noriko’s Study Abroad Story,” an online video drama ...
Apr 10, 2014VIEW

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