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Americans and Okinawa Residents Deepen Mutual Understanding Through Coffee and Dragon Boats

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“Step” Documentary Shows a Brighter Side of Baltimore

Baltimore, about 60 kilometers from Washington, D.C., is home to a vibrant, restored historic seaport, a ...
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The U.S.-Japan Alliance – The Gold Standard in Win-Win Defense Treaties

Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield (1977-88), who represented both Republican and Democratic ...
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Supersonic Without the Boom

NASA announced December 16 that it had approved the final assembly of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Transport...
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Study Abroad Prepares Students for Success

Over 1 million students from more than 200 countries came to U.S. colleges and universities during the 20...
Dec 19, 2019VIEW
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Operation Christmas Drop Requires Extensive Preparation

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam—As the seasons change, December often leads to trees without leaves, snow, ...
Dec 16, 2019VIEW
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From Seafloor to Space: JAXA Astronaut Norishige Kanai

As he descended into the blue and the Aquarius habitat appeared before him, covered in sea life like an o...
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Dos and Don’ts for Writing Teacher Recommendation Letters

Since many Japanese high school teachers are not familiar with U.S.-style recommendation letters, many of...
Nov 22, 2019VIEW
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Six Tips for Getting Strong Teacher Recommendations

Many U.S. universities require students to submit two teacher recommendations as a part of the applicatio...
Nov 21, 2019VIEW
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Extracurricular Activities: What You Do Outside School Matters

What do you like to do outside of the classroom? Are you involved in a “bukatsu”? Have you played a leade...
Nov 20, 2019VIEW
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650 Words. Limitless Topics. Your Chance to Stand Out from the Rest.

The essay is the single most important part of your college application, because it's the one part that y...
Nov 19, 2019VIEW
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American Universities Want YOU!

The Embassy is celebrating EducationUSA Week! I'm Yuki Kondo-Shah, the Public Affairs Officer at the U...
Nov 18, 2019VIEW
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NASA Visualization Shows a Black Hole’s Warped World

This new visualization of a black hole illustrates how its gravity distorts our view, warping its surroun...
Oct 10, 2019VIEW
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Charlie Nagatani Closing Curtain on Country Gold, but Not on Performing

On the eve of his 20th birthday, Masateru Nagatani was given the gift of a live performance by a country ...
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American Colleges Get in the Game with Varsity Esports

Two teams enter the arena, each ready to take down its opponent while destroying and plundering for gold ...
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Young Entrepreneurs Learn That Business Can be Sweet

Hailey Hertzman and Katie Vonder Haar, co-owners of Ooh La Lemon, take credit cards if you don’t have cas...
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Study in the U.S. … and Speak Out

Students from all over the world who study at U.S. colleges are sometimes surprised that their professors...
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50th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing

The 1969 lunar landing was an unprecedented achievement — a milestone in human history. How did it hap...
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History and Hospitality Converge in American Deep South

Interview with Dr. Pamela Moore, Associate Dean of Global Engagement, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluf...
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