Reception for U.S. Navy Personnel Formerly Stationed in Japan (Saturday, September 19)
September 23, 2026
On September 19th, Consul General TAKAHASHI Seiichiro hosted a reception at his residence for U.S. Navy personnel formerly stationed in Japan, currently affiliated with the U.S. Naval War College and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, along with their family members. The reception welcomed approximately 90 guests, including experts in the security field, officials from the Ministry of Defense and the Japan Self-Defense Forces, and other distinguished guests.
On this occasion, Consul General Takahashi presented his commendation to Captain (ret) Rob Dahlin, President of the Japan America Navy Friendship Association-Newport (JANAFA-Newport) and retired U.S. Navy Captain, who has previously served in Japan, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting friendship and mutual understanding between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the United States Navy, as well as his contributions to Japan-U.S. cultural exchange.
Guests reaffirmed the importance of Japan–U.S. relations and the Japan–U.S. alliance, and deepened their friendships while enjoying Japanese food and sake and reflecting on fond memories from their time stationed in Japan.
On this occasion, Consul General Takahashi presented his commendation to Captain (ret) Rob Dahlin, President of the Japan America Navy Friendship Association-Newport (JANAFA-Newport) and retired U.S. Navy Captain, who has previously served in Japan, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to promoting friendship and mutual understanding between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the United States Navy, as well as his contributions to Japan-U.S. cultural exchange.
Guests reaffirmed the importance of Japan–U.S. relations and the Japan–U.S. alliance, and deepened their friendships while enjoying Japanese food and sake and reflecting on fond memories from their time stationed in Japan.
