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Resolution by the Rhode Island General Assembly to Designate “Japan Day” (March 31, 2026)
“WASHOKU” — A Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase (March 19, 2026)
Raising of the Japanese National Flag (Hinomaru) at Boston City Hall Plaza and Mayor Michelle Wu’s Proclamation of “Japan National Day” (March 9, 2026)
Ceremony Celebrating the Conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, on Ms. Kiyoko Morita Caine, President of the Massachusetts Hokkaido Association (March 6, 2026)
Emperor's Birthday Celebration (February 19, 2026)
Reception to Commemorate the Launch of the Japan–New England Innovation Collaboration Platform ‘J‑NEXUS’ (February 9, 2026)
The Handover Ceremony of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for Ms. Christine Pilcavage (February 2, 2026)
The Handover Ceremony of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, Terrie and Bradley Bloom Curator of Japanese Prints at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (January 16, 2026)
Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to Kyoto and Osaka (December 18-19, 2025)
JET Returnee Welcome Reception (December 6, 2025)

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Office: Mon ~ Fri (excluding holidays):  9:00AM - 12:15PM & 1:15PM - 4:00PM
Phone: Mon ~ Fri (excluding holidays):  9:00AM - 12:15PM & 1:15PM - 5:00PM

We are only accepting walk-ins. 
Please make sure to come to our office at least 30 minutes before closing to allow adequate processing time.


[Holiday Closure]
The Consulate General will be closed on Jan. 1, Jan. 2, Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Apr. 20, Apr. 29, May 25, Jun. 19, Jul. 20, Aug. 11, Sep. 7, Sep. 21, Oct. 12, Nov. 11, Nov. 26, Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Dec. 29, Dec. 30, Dec. 31 2026.

 

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April 2, 2026
Resolution by the Rhode Island General Assembly to Designate “Japan Day” (March 31, 2026)
March 31, 2026
Attendance at the Annual General Meeting of the Massachusetts General Hospital Japanese Association (March 27, 2026)
March 30, 2026
The 15th Annual Japanese Language Contest [1.1MB]PDF Open a new window
March 26, 2026
Employment Opportunity: Political Assistant, Consulate General of Japan in Boston
March 25, 2026
Vermont General Assembly Adopts Resolution Remembering the 15th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake (March 24, 2026)
Attendance at the Japanese Language School of Greater Hartford and Exchange with Japanese Companies and Researchers (March 21, 2026)
March 24, 2026
Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to Town of Amherst, MA (March 20, 2026)
“WASHOKU” — A Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase (March 19, 2026)
March 17, 2026
Consul General Takahashi Greets U.S. Senator Angus King (March 16, 2026)
March 12, 2026
Lecture by Consul General Takahashi at Brandeis University (March 12, 2026)
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Consul General Seiichiro Takahashi

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