Foreign Policy News

October 28, 2025

Prime Minister TAKAICHI and Foreign Minister MOTEGI Attend APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and Ministerial Meetings

October 26, 2025

Signing of the Joint Declaration between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand on border conflict (Statement by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu)

October 24, 2025

Prime Minister TAKAICHI and Foreign Minister MOTEGI Attend ASEAN-related Summit Meetings

October 9, 2025

Reaching an Agreement based on the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

October 2, 2025

G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on Iran Sanctions Snapback

September 28, 2025

Reapplication of United Nations Security Council Resolutions of sanctions against Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

September 26, 2025

Prime Minister ISHIBA's Visit to the Republic of Korea (September 30–October 1, 2025)

September 22, 2025

Prime Minister ISHIBA and Foreign Minister IWAYA Visit the United States of America (The 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly)

September 17, 2025

Israel's Military Operations in Gaza City in the Gaza Strip (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

September 11, 2025

Passing of Judge ODA Shigeru (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

September 10, 2025

Israel’s attack targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

September 1, 2025

Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

September 1, 2025

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visit to Kuwait (August 31-September 3)

August 22, 2025

Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visits to the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan (August 24-28)

August 19, 2025

The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) Yokohama (August 20-22)

August 15, 2025

Passing of Dr. SEN Genshitsu, Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

August 9, 2025

Decision by Israel regarding its plan to take control of Gaza City (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

August 9, 2025

Signing of the Joint Declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan aimed at achieving peace (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

August 8, 2025

The Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand on Mechanism for Ceasefire Implementation (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

August 1, 2025

The Situation in Myanmar Following the Lifting of the State of Emergency (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

July 29, 2025

The Ceasefire Agreement between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)

October 29, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Attendance at the Conference of New England Japan-focused Nonprofits (October 26, 2025)

October 29, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to the Grave of Commodore M. Perry (Oct 26, 2025)

October 29, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to the Japan-America Friendship Festival (October 25, 2025)

October 25, 2025

Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Hokkaido–Massachusetts Sister Relationship (Oct 22-23, 2025)

October 24, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Senchado (November 14, 2025) [1.5MB]

October 15, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Japanese Myth & Ghost Stories (October 24, 2025) [1.3MB]

October 10, 2025

Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to the 19th Manjiro Festival (October 4,2025)

October 3, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Japanese Music (October 10, 2025) [647KB]

September 26, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets Representative Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island (September 26, 2025)

September 22, 2025

Message from Consul General Seiichiro Takahashi (September 22, 2025)

September 16, 2025

Reception for U.S. Navy Personnel Formerly Stationed in Japan (September 13, 2025)

September 12, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch (September 12, 2025)

September 9, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Japanese Sake (September 18, 2025) [1.9MB]

September 8, 2025

Declaration of friendship with Japan Issued by the General Court of New Hampshire and the Bell Ringing Ceremony in Portsmouth on the 120th Anniversary of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty (September 5, 2025)

August 29, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - JET Program (September 12, 2025) [405KB]

August 28, 2025

Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2025

August 13, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Meets with U.S. Representative Seth Moulton (August 13, 2025)

August 4, 2025

Consul General Takahashi Joins Sea Dogs’ First-Ever “Japan Night” (July 29, 2025)

August 1, 2025

Deputy Consul General Minoya visits Peabody Essex Museum (July 30, 2025)

July 30, 2025

Application Open: 2026 Japanese American Leadership Delegation to Japan

July 30, 2025

Consul General Takahashi visits the Whitfield–Manjiro Friendship House (July 28, 2025)

July 15, 2025

Consul General Takahashi exchanges views with members of the Massachusetts House Asian Caucus (July 15, 2025)

July 15, 2025

Call for Applications: 2026 Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Grant

July 7, 2025

Cultural & Innovative Fridays - Gytoaku; Japanese fish printmaking (August 8, 2025) [742KB]

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