American View Now Online with a New Design
May 14 - The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is proud to announce a new design for our "American View" online magazine, which features thought-provoking articles on people-to-people exchanges, videos and interviews.
Wendy's Burger Special Boosts TOMODACHI
May 1 - Ambassador Roos on April 26 joined Ernie Higa of Wendy's Japan to launch the new Wendy's TOMODACHI Burger to promote youth exchanges and U.S.-Japan friendship. For the next six weeks Wendy's will contribute 20% of TOMODACHI Burger sales to the TOMODACHI Initiative.
Wendy's Announces the "TOMODACHI Burger"
March 28 - The TOMODACHI Initiative and Wendy's Japan are proud to announce a special campaign to create a "TOMODACHI Burger." Join the contest.
First 2013 Issue of the U.S. Consulate's Newsletter
March 1 - Please read the new issue of the U.S. Consulate’s newsletter, からはーい [PDF 1.87 MB].
Regional News
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Oklahoma Tornado Disaster - How You Can Help
May 22 - The Oklahoma City area was hit with a massive tornado on Monday. Rescue efforts are under way now. People interested in helping are urged to send donations of cash to one of the responding charities
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America Remembers 3.11 on the Second Anniversary
March 11 - Ambassador Roos wrote, "While we will never forget the events of that day two years ago, we also look forward to a brighter future for Japan. ... This year, and every year, the United States will continue our steadfast support to the people of Japan."
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Secretary Kerry: Why Women are Central to U.S. Foreign Policy
March 7 - Secretary of State John Kerry wrote on the occasion of International Womens' Day (March 8): "The world's most pressing economic, social and political problems simply cannot be solved without the full participation of women."
In the News
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RELO Trains Teachers and Provides Consultation on Local Education Policy
November 29-30- RELO Thomas Santos visited from Seoul and gave seminars to teachers at Meio University and Naha International High School on Task-Based Learning. More »
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Fulbright Seminar at the University of the Ryukyus
November 17- PAS Naha co-sponsored a Fulbright Japan seminar program with the University of the Ryukyus. More »
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Dr. Chin Speaks Reminds Okinawans of their Location at the Crossroads of Asia
Nov. 16- 45 people including local businessmen, students, government officials, and the staff of local NGOs gathered at the Okinawa Harborview Crowne Plaza Hotel for Dr. Paul Chin’s program on entrepreneurship. More »
