Nov. 6 - One of our most effective ways to promote mutual understanding is through our Information Resources Centers. These libraries respond to inquiries from Japanese professionals about U.S. government policy. [More] (0 Comments)

Nov. 4 - My wife Ann and I both work for the State Department, and we have been extremely pleased that the Department's personnel policy has encouraged us to work together abroad. [More] (0 Comments)

Oct. 30 - As I was growing up in Southern California, one of my favorite holidays was Halloween. In America, on the evening of October 31, children dress up in costumes and go around their neighborhoods ringing door bells and shouting "Trick or Treat." [More] (1 Comment)

Oct. 27 - Aomori Prefecture plays a key role in the U.S.-Japan security alliance, with over 5,000 U.S. military personnel stationed at Misawa Air Force Base, along with Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel. [More] (0 Comments)

Oct. 23 - Our most important task as diplomats in Japan is to promote U.S. interests and convey information to the Japanese. One way we do this is by having meetings with Japanese leaders ... [More] (1 Comment)