U.S. Consulate Hosts Security Symposium
Dec. 9 - The U.S. Consulate hosted a symposium entitled “Security in East Asia and the Role of the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” sponsored by the Pacific Forum CSIS.
Consulate Hosts Business Leaders from Kansai
Dec. 2 – Consul General Raymond Greene met with Kansai Keizai Doyu Kai members who are visiting Okinawa to attend the “9th seminar on Okinawa’s Base Issue and Japanese Security”.
U.S. Consulate Conducts Student Outreach
November 25—Deputy Principal Officer Matthew O'Connor spoke at Naha’s Kokusai High School about American education, culture, diversity, while encouraging the students to study abroad in the United States.
English Conversation Group
On the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, members of the Consulate’s staff host an informal English conversation group at the Urasoe Starbucks at 7:30 a.m. If you are interested in practicing and expanding your English, please join us.
News & Upcoming Events
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White House Statement on Reports of Kim Jong Il's Death
Dec. 19 - We are closely monitoring reports that Kim Jong Il is dead, and we are in close touch with our allies in South Korea and Japan. We remain committed to stability and to the freedom and security of our allies.
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Clinton, Aung San Suu Kyi Outline Needed Reforms
Dec. 6 - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with ethnic group and civil society leaders, including human rights activist and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, in Burma after talks with government officials to discuss the country’s recent steps toward political reform.
More News from the Consulate
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Third Issue of the U.S. Consulate's Newsletter, からはーい (Compass)
November 14 – Please read the third issue of the U.S. Consulate’s newsletter, からはーい (Compass). [PDF 1MB] »
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Secretary Clinton Speaks on "America's Pacific Century" at APEC Leaders Week
Nov. 12 – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered remarks on "America's Pacific Century" at the East-West Center in Honolulu.
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New Issue of American View: The U.S.-Japan Alliance
Oct. 28 - We are pleased to present this latest edition of American View, which looks back on over 50 years of friendship in the U.S.-Japan Alliance and the important role it plays in both our countries.
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U.S. Consul General Speaks on U.S.-Japan Relations
Oct. 10-U.S. Consul General Raymond Greene spoke to the American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa (ACCO) on the topic of U.S.-Japan Relations: Key Issues and Priorities. Mr. Greene highlighted the Consulate’s activities in Okinawa as part of the overall bilateral relationship.
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The U.S. Consulate's Annual Photo Contest
September 24-25—High Schools students from 6 Okinawan and 2 U.S. Base schools gathered, competing in the U.S. Consulate’s annual Photo Contest to best depict the contest theme, English Language in Okinawa.
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The U.S. Consulate's Annual Manga Contest
September 17— High school students from 7 Okinawan and 2 U.S. Base schools gathered, competing in mixed teams to create Manga depicting U.S. - Japan cooperation during Operation Tomodachi.
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American Journalist Discusses Changes in Modern Journalism
American Journalist Jim Brady spoke about the evolving nature of modern journalism to students at Okinawa International University. Mr. Brady discussed the effect social media is having on Journalism, particularly in light of the March 11, earthquake and Tsunami in Tohoku.
