Consulate General of Japan in New York

The Consulate General of Japan in New York will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, June 22nd.

🌏 Ambassador Katahira met with members of National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) and exchanged views on ways to further strengthen - ties. We appreciate NAJAS's invaluable role in fostering Japan 🇯🇵 -U.S. 🇺🇸 relations.

🇯🇵⚽ The Consulate General of Japan in New York proudly participated in the 2026 Consulate Cup at Brooklyn Bridge Park!

🌤️ Ambassador Katahira scored our first goal of the day, sparking an incredible energy that carried the whole team forward! Wins, losses, and draws; we experienced it all. But above all, surrounded by team from all over the world, we were reminded of one simple truth: Sports unite us. 🌍

A heartfelt thank you to the organizers New York City FC, UAE Consulate in New York City, the African Advisory Council of the Bronx , Consulate General of Switzerland in New York, the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, and Consulado General de México en Nueva York for bringing the international community together in support of City in the Community NY (CITC) and making soccer more accessible for NYC's youth. See you next year! 🏆

AMB Katahira met with Ryan Shaffer, President of Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) and had a productive discussion on strengthening 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸 ties through culture, education, and public diplomacy. Thank you for your longstanding dedication to fostering mutual understanding between our countries.

Ambassador Katahira met with members of Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania & Allegheny Conference on Community Development and reaffirmed the importance of further enhancing ties between and . Thank you for your continued partnership🤝.

🇯🇵 Ambassador Katahira visited Villanova University with members of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) and met with President Fr. Peter Donohue, an expert on Japanese Kabuki theater. We also thank Hannah, a Villanova student, for her kind tour of the beautiful campus.

⚛ Ambassador Katahira welcomed guests from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Foundation and its supporters to his residence, where he delivered remarks alongside the Foundation's Chair, Mr. Takeshi Ueshima, and the Executive Director, Mrs. Ginger Choy.

🔭 Dr. Yuko Kakazu, astrophysicist and OIST Foundation Education Ambassador originally from Okinawa, spoke about her connection to OIST and the importance of international exchange and encouraging women to pursue STEM careers. Organized by the OIST Foundation, the event provided an opportunity to expand OIST’s network with leaders in STEM fields and beyond in New York.

☂️ Grab your umbrellas! It’s the rainy season, or tsuyu (梅雨), in Japan.
➡️ Swipe to learn more the rainy season, the kanji, and seasonal spectacles! 🌼

For five decades the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (Official) has made vital contributions to promoting U.S. interests, peace, prosperity, and security in the Indo-Pacific, and to strengthening the .

The agency is pleased to partner with National Association of Japan-America Societies, Inc., U.S.-Japan Foundation and the Japan Society to offer this discussion on the power of local Partnerships.

Please register to participate in-person or online.: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw6-G6wNM8PAlKYUfO-BAkU0l6zqJQOllCHCpDyyOOtg9Mpw/viewform