Foreign Policy News

June 27, 2025

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the Japan-Australia-India-U.S. (Quad) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (June 30-July 2)

June 23, 2025

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visit to the Netherlands (June 24-26)

June 23, 2025

U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

June 13, 2025

Situation surrounding Israel’s attack against Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

June 13, 2025

Prime Minister ISHIBA's Attendance at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis (June 15-18)

June 13, 2025

Message of Condolences issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA following the passing of H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa LUNGU, Former President of the Republic of Zambia

June 13, 2025

Message of Condolences issued by Prime Minister ISHIBA following the passing of H.E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa LUNGU, Former President of the Republic of Zambia

June 13, 2025

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi regarding the airplane accident in the State of Gujarat, India

June 13, 2025

Message of condolences from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru regarding the airplane accident in the State of Gujarat, India

June 2, 2025

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on the flood in the Federal Republic of Nigeria

May 17, 2025

Letter of Condolences by Prime Minister ISHIBA on the Passing of Former President José MUJICA of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay

May 9, 2025

G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on India and Pakistan

May 8, 2025

Message of condolence by Foreign Minister IWAYA on the passing of Professor Joseph S. Nye

May 8, 2025

Message of condolence by Prime Minister ISHIBA on the passing of Professor Joseph S. Nye

April 25, 2025

Regarding the Judgement of the Cheongju District Court of the Republic of Korea in the Lawsuit Filed by a Bereaved Family of a Former Comfort Woman (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

April 25, 2025

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visits to Vatican City State, the United States (NY), Senegal, Saudi Arabia, and France (April 25 - May 4)

April 23, 2025

Prime Minister ISHIBA's Visit to Viet Nam and the Philippines (April 27-30)

April 23, 2025

Message of condolences from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru following the terrorist attack in Kashmir

April 23, 2025

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi following the terrorist attack in Kashmir

April 21, 2025

Condolences on the demise of His Holiness the Pope Francis (Statement by Prime Minister ISHIBA and Foreign Minister IWAYA)

April 21, 2025

Statement by Prime Minister ISHIBA on the demise of His Holiness the Pope Francis

April 15, 2025

G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement marking two years since the beginning of the devastating war in Sudan

April 15, 2025

Message of condolence by Foreign Minister IWAYA on the passing of Former Deputy Secretary Armitage

April 15, 2025

Message of condolence by Prime Minister ISHIBA on the passing of Former Deputy Secretary Armitage

April 11, 2025

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister Iwaya following the roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

April 6, 2025

G7 foreign ministers’ statement on China’s large-scale military drills around Taiwan

April 2, 2025

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Attendance at the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting (April 2-5)

March 28, 2025

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on the earthquake in the central Myanmar

March 28, 2025

Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on the earthquake damage in the Kingdom of Thailand

March 28, 2025

Message of condolences from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru on the earthquake damage in the Kingdom of Thailand

March 27, 2025

Message of Condolences Issued by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi Regarding the damages caused by the wild fire in the Republic of Korea

July 1, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to Hartford Summer Festival (June 28, 2025)

July 1, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Hosts Reception for Japan Scholars (June 30, 2025)

June 26, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Tanabata & Yukata (Tuesday July 1, 2025) [2.2MB]

June 24, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Visit to BIO 2025 (June 17, 2025)

June 18, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss. (June 18, 2025)

June 17, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Maine Governor Janet Mills (June 16, 2025)

June 9, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Senator Ed Markey.(June 9, 2025)

June 9, 2025

Sushi Lesson by Chef Asai of the Consul General’s Residence (June 5, 2025)

June 4, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Attend to the event of Japanese Women’s Leadership Initiative (May 30, 2025)

June 2, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Attends Reception for Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 30, 2025

Japanese for Travelers Workshop [1.6MB]

May 29, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to Anime Boston (May 24, 2025)

May 27, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Salon de Hachiko: A Talk on Japan's Beloved Dog (June 6, 2025) [1.3MB]

May 22, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Boston's Role in Shaping Leaders for a Multicultural Japan (May 30, 2025) [1.4MB]

May 21, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to the Arnold Arboretum (May 19, 2025)

May 14, 2025

Mr. Kevin Hiromoto awarded Consul General’s Commendation

May 13, 2025

Sushi Making at BPL East Boston [272KB]

May 8, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Anime Talk with Anime Boston (May 16, 2025) [2.0MB]

May 6, 2025

Consul General Takahashi gave remarks at Kaji Aso Studio’s Haiku Contest award ceremony (May 4, 2025)

May 6, 2025

Massachusetts House of Representatives Designates “Japan Day” (May 6, 2025)

May 5, 2025

Consul General Takahashi meets with Vermont State Leaders (April 30, 2025)

May 1, 2025

The 2025 Boston Japan Festival was held

April 16, 2025

Consul General Takahashi exchanges views with the President of the Maine Senate and the Speaker of the Maine House (April 15, 2025)

April 14, 2025

Kimono Mom's Family Cooking Class [288KB]

April 11, 2025

Consul General Takahashi exchanges views with Speaker Matthew Ritter of the Connecticut House of Representatives (April 9, 2025)

April 11, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Representative Richard Neal.(April 11, 2025)

April 9, 2025

Consul General Takahashi attends Conference on the 120th Anniversary of the Treaty of Portsmouth at Boston University (April 9, 2025)

April 8, 2025

Lecture by Prof. Inaba of Meijo University on Japanese Diplomat Chiune Sugihara and Brookline’s Commemorative Resolution for the 125th Anniversary of Sugihara’s Birth (April 7, 2025)

April 7, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Representative Maggie Goodlander.(April 4, 2025)

April 3, 2025

2025 Japanese Contest ~ Essay Booklet [810KB]

April 2, 2025

“Japan Day” Resolution at the Rhode Island State House (April 1, 2025)

April 2, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Rakugo Event (April 29, 2025) [1.3MB]

April 1, 2025

2025 Japanese Speech & Essay Contest Results [794KB]

April 1, 2025

Consul General Takahashi's Visit to Seafood Expo North America 2025

March 25, 2025

Consul General Takahashi exchanges views with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Other State Officials (March 25, 2025)

March 24, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Senator Jack Reed (March 24, 2025)

March 15, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to Cambridge City Hall (March 14, 2025)

March 12, 2025

Notice of abolition of separate shipping under the consumption tax exemption system

March 11, 2025

Consul General Takahashi exchanges views with New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte (March 11, 2025)

March 10, 2025

Consul General Takahashi's Visit to the Sugihara Memorial Garden (March 7, 2025)

March 7, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to Boston Children’s Museum (March 6, 2025)

March 3, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Ramen Event (March 7, 2025) [3.0MB]

March 3, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Senator Angus King (March 3, 2025)

March 1, 2025

Emperor's Birthday Celebration (February 27, 2025)

February 25, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Ikebana Event (February 27, 2025) [5.7MB]

February 24, 2025

Raising of the Japanese National Flag (Hinomaru) at Boston City Hall Plaza and Mayor Michelle Wu’s Proclamation of “Japan National Day” (February 24, 2025)

February 20, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Representative Gabe Amo (February 20, 2025)

February 19, 2025

Announcement (New Information): Japanese Flag Raising at Boston City Hall on Feb. 24, 2025

February 19, 2025

Deputy Consul General Minoya’s Visit to Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) (Feb. 12, 2025)

February 7, 2025

Applications Open: Asia-Kakehashi Project + (Plus)

February 6, 2025

Consul General Takahashi exchanges views with Massachusetts State Representative Amy Mah Sangiolo (February 6, 2025)

February 5, 2025

Consul General Takahashi exchanges views with Rhode Island Legislators (February 4, 2025)

February 5, 2025

Courtesy call on Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo (Jan. 22, 2025)

February 4, 2025

The Ceremony to Commemorate Horace Wilson Who Introduced Baseball into Japan (Feb. 2, 2025)

February 3, 2025

The Awarding Ceremony of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for Mr. Timothy Rowe, Founder and CEO of Cambridge Innovation Center

February 1, 2025

Visit of Students of Miyako Senior High School Participating in the Kakehashi Project’s Okinawa Program (Jan. 16, 2025)

February 1, 2025

The Handover Ceremony of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for Dr. Tom Mason, President of ALLEX Foundation (Jan. 16, 2025)

January 30, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Representative Chris Pappas

January 28, 2025

Consulate-General of Japan in Boston Cultural Events - Competitive Karuta

January 21, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Participates in New England Kenjinkai “Oshogatsu” New Year Celebration (January 18, 2025)

January 16, 2025

Consul General Takahashi's Participation in the Japanese Association of Greater Boston New Year’s Party and Presentation of CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

January 14, 2025

Courtesy call on Portland Mayor Mark Dion (Jan. 9, 2025)

January 13, 2025

The 2024 Annual Survey on Japanese Companies

January 9, 2025

The Twelfth Annual New England Nengajo Contest [596KB]

January 6, 2025

New Years Message from Consul General Takahashi

December 26, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Political Assistant, Consulate General of Japan in Boston

December 26, 2024

The Awarding Ceremony of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for Mr. Toru Oga, former executive chef of Oga’s Japanese Cuisine

December 25, 2024

Consul General Takahashi attended the Third Boston Consul General Cup Kendo Tournament (12/8/24)

December 17, 2024

Consul General Takahashi greets U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (December 13th)

December 17, 2024

Meeting with Secretary Yvonne Hao, Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (12/11/2024)

December 17, 2024

Meeting with Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (12/11/2024)

December 17, 2024

Cultural & Innovative Fridays at CGJ Boston: "Karuta: Japanese Card Game Workshop" [3.7MB]

December 3, 2024

Notice of New Year's Holiday Closures

December 2, 2024

Cultural & Innovative Fridays at CGJ Boston: "Washoku: Makizushi Demonstration" [7.0MB]

December 2, 2024

Cultural & Innovative Fridays at CGJ Boston: "Kendo: The Way of Sword" [5.7MB]

December 2, 2024

“Reconnecting with Nature Through Art and Architecture”

November 27, 2024

Study In Japan Virtual Fair 2024

November 22, 2024

Consul General Takahashi’s Arrival Reception

November 20, 2024

Courtesy call on Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller

November 19, 2024

Cultural & Innovative Fridays at CGJ Boston: "Boston Japan Film Festival" [6.4MB]

November 8, 2024

Courtesy call on Massachusetts Speaker of the House by Consul General Takahashi

November 5, 2024

Meeting with former Massachusetts State Representative Keiko Matsudo Orrall

November 5, 2024

Consul General Takahashi attends the 23rd Boston Area Colleges Japanese Language Presentation

November 5, 2024

Discussion with Jeevan Ramapriya, Executive Director of MOITI（October 29）

November 4, 2024

Cultural & Innovative Fridays at CGJ Boston: "Learn About Tea Ceremony" [2.9MB]

November 4, 2024

Cultural & Innovative Fridays at CGJ Boston [12.7MB]

November 4, 2024

2024 Autumn Conferment of Japanese Decorations on Foreign Nationals Dr. Takao Hensch, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University

October 31, 2024

Consul General Takahashi’s visit to the Suzuki School of Newton

October 30, 2024

Courtesy Call From Delegation of Fukuoka Prefectural Government with Fukuoka-based Biotech Startups

October 28, 2024

Consul General Takahashi’s visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

October 28, 2024

Exchanged views with members of the Takemi Program in International Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the delegation of the Japan Medical Association

October 25, 2024

Consul General Takahashi visited JASB President Emeritus Peter Grilli at Kominka Project Site

October 24, 2024

Courtesy Call from Dr. Mishima Yoshinao, President of Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)

October 22, 2024

Courtesy call on New Hampshire Speaker of the House by Consul General Takahashi

October 17, 2024

Regional School Unit #2 receives the Salary Assistance Grant from the Japan Foundation

October 9, 2024

「Ecosystem Builder’s Summit 2024 at Boston」（October 25）

September 27, 2024

Consul General Takahashi Attends the Japanese Festival “Matsuri ‘24” in Burlington, Vermont

September 24, 2024

Reception for U.S. Navy Service Members Formerly Stationed in Japan (Saturday, September 21st)

September 24, 2024

2025 JET Program Applications are Now Open

September 23, 2024

Greetings from Consul General Seiichiro Takahashi

September 10, 2024

Lecture by Professor JIMBO Ken of Keio University (Monday, September 9th)

August 23, 2024

Deputy Consul General Minoya Attends the 41st Black Ships Festival

August 22, 2024

2025 Japanese American Leadership Delegation Application Open (Deadline: Sept 9, 2024)

August 16, 2024

Consulate Hosts Cleantech Event 8/27/24

August 9, 2024

Meeting with Ms. Audrey Yamamoto, President and CEO of the U.S.-Japan Council (Thursday, August 8)

August 2, 2024

Mr. Fernando Quezada awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays

August 2, 2024

Lecture by Professor JIMBO Ken of Keio University (Monday, September 9)

July 30, 2024

Boston Japan Festival Committee Awarded the Consul General’s Commendation

July 17, 2024

Mr. Peter Dolan awarded the Consul General’s Commendation

July 17, 2024

Current and Former Chairs of Japanese Business Association of New England awarded the Consul General’s Commendation

July 17, 2024

Mr. Steve Aveson has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Japan in Bristol