Foreign Policy News

Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

2021/12/10

Foreign Minister Hayashi Attends the Meeting of G7 Foreign and Development Ministers in the United Kingdom (December 10-13, 2021)
2021/11/2

Prime Minister Kishida Attends COP26 (November 2-3, 2021)
2021/9/22

Prime Minister Suga to Visit the United States of America (September 23-26, 2021)
2021/9/22

Foreign Minister Motegi to Visit New York (September 22-24, 2021)

News from the Consulate

2022/1/14

Relaxation on quarantine period for those who are returning to Japan or entering Japan from abroad (Border Enforcement Measures(25))
2022/1/11

【1/11 Update】Border Enforcement Measures ("Continuation of the strengthened quarantine measures for coronavirus variant Omicron (B.1.1.529)”)
2022/1/4

2022 New Year Greeting from Consul General INAGAKI Hisao
2021/12/27

【Event Notice】Webinar : Japan Seattle AI "Online" Meetup 18.0 (Jan. 25 & 26)
2021/12/22

MEXT scholarship (Japanese Studies): Application Open (Deadline: Jan 30)
2021/12/22

Border Enforcement Measures (The entire U.S. designated as “countries/regions with high concern of coronavirus variant Omicron (B.1.1.529) ”)
2021/12/17

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries to honor Mr. Shiro Kashiba and Mr. Takeyuki Suetsugu
2021/12/16

【Event Notice】The 3rd annual US-Japan Friendship Coming of Age Celebration (Jan. 16)
2021/12/14

【Event Notice】Webinar：A SAKE PAIRING PANEL DISCUSSION（Jan. 20）
2021/12/6

Border Enforcement Measures (State of Washington designated as “countries/regions with high concern of coronavirus variant Omicron (B.1.1.529) ”)
2021/12/1

New Border enforce measure to prevent coronavirus variant Omicron (B.1.1.529)
2021/11/24

(Event Report) Japan Week 2021 at Bellevue College
2021/11/23

(Event Notice) HBCC/KTIO Webinar: Prime Locations for Business Success in Japan, Hyogo/Kobe
2021/11/22

Consul General’s Award to Mr. Schuyler Hoss, Director of International Relations and Protocol
2021/11/5

[11/5 New measures for border enforcement (19)] Review on restrictions on activities after entering into Japan for persons with a vaccination certificate of COVID-19 and on restrictions on new entry of foreign nationals
2021/11/2

(Event Notice) JETRO Online Conference "Building Hydrogen Corridors in the Pacific West for a Carbon Neutral Future" (Dec. 2 & 6)
2021/10/30

Diplomatic Bluebook 2021 in English and French and Spanish
2021/10/25

Job Opportunity: Media Relations and Public Outreach Specialist (Application Deadline: 2021/11/14)
2021/9/30

New measures for border enforcement (Quarantine period for cross-border travelers and returnees who possess a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate)
2021/9/17

Partnership Agreement: The Museum of Flight and Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum
2021/9/17

Border Enforcement Measures (State of Washington, Montana and Idaho no longer designated as “countries/regions with high concern of coronavirus variant (B.1.617) confirmed for the first time in India”)
2021/9/16

The Presentation Ceremony for the Foreign Minister’s Commendation to Panama Hotel (Japanese American Museum of Seattle)
2021/9/9

[Event Report] Japan Fair 2021
2021/8/24

Japan Travel Talk No. 5 – Special Tokyo Paralympic Edition: Shin-toyosu Brillia Running Stadium - A Place for Every Body
2021/8/19

The presentation ceremony for the Foreign Minister's Commendation to Seattle Japanese Garden
2021/7/15

Study in Japan Virtual Fair 2021 (August 20, 29, and September 4) [3.2MB]
2021/7/15

About Termination of the use of the Fax machine
2021/6/17

June 23 Webinar: Back in Business: Travel to the U.S. (Critical information like Visas, ESTAs, entry procedures and resources)
2021/6/9

Video Content for Children from a Foreign Country Living in Japan
2021/5/27

Bellevue and Yao’s Enduring Signs of Friendship!
2021/5/26

Japan Seattle AI "Online" Meetup 17.0 on June 15 & 16 (PST)
2021/5/11

The 46th annual Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival (Sakura Matsuri)
2021/5/7

Courtesy Call on King County Executive Constantine by Consul General Inagaki
2021/4/16

Announcement of the Basic Policy on handling of the ALPS treated water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS)
2021/4/6

The 38th Annual Washington State Japanese Speech and Skit Contest
2021/4/6

10th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake | 東日本大震災から10年
2021/4/1

Japan Visa Information Hotline
2021/3/11

Joint Message on the Passing of 10 Years Since the Great East Japan Earthquake
2021/3/11

Ten years after the Great East Japan Earthquake　(Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs MOTEGI Toshimitsu)
2021/2/23

Emperor's Birthday Message from Consul General Inagaki
2021/2/4

Consulate General of Japan New Year Pet Photo Contest Submissions
2021/2/2

What is Setsubun?
2021/1/30

2nd U.S.-Japan Friendship Coming of Age Celebration 2021
2021/1/25

Webinar: How to Appreciate Sushi at a Deeper Level - Feb.11(Thu)
2021/1/24

Webinar: AI "Online" Meetup 16.0 -Feb 16(Tue) & 17(Wed) (PST)
2021/1/20

Webinar: The Forestry & Wood-Product industry and Climate Action in Japan and Washington– A virtual event on February 18 (2/19 Japan Time)

North Korean Issues including Abduction