#110YearsinBloom: Celebrating the Gift of Cherry BlossomsDo you know the incredible story of how the cherry blossom became a powerful symbol of Japan-US friendship?Apr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
#UnshakableFriendship — Remembering 3/11Every spring we celebrate the friendship between Japan and the United States, as symbolized by the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin…Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Women’s empowerment: Japan moves forwardJapan places “Womenomics,” launched by PM Abe in 2013, at the center of its growth strategy & promotes the role of women in the economy.Apr 4, 20191Apr 4, 20191
Little Flower, Big Story: Celebrating a Blooming FriendshipLearn about the gift of cherry blossom trees from Tokyo to DC, the long tale of growing Japan-US ties, & what’s ahead for Japan in 2019!Mar 19, 20191Mar 19, 20191
Stepping Beyond Tea: Japanese Wagashi Comes to America!Wagashi confections are a delicious & beautiful part of Japan's tea ceremony, and in Washington DC, tea fans are getting their first taste!Aug 20, 2018Aug 20, 2018
Grasping (and Throwing?) Stronger Japan-US Ties: Judo Exchange in Washington D.C.The Washington DC area has been a fertile ground for Judo in the US, a history that includes a President, and series of exchange programsJun 25, 20181Jun 25, 20181
A Growing Tradition: Ikebana in Washington D.C.Embassy Intern River reflects on her experience with Ikebana, which connected her childhood and a vibrant DC community of artists.Jun 4, 2018Jun 4, 2018
Spreading "Goodwill" from Coast-to-CoastThe Embassy's Digital Intern explores the NCBF Goodwill Ambassadors program and his own journey to the heart of Japan-US tiesMay 15, 2018May 15, 2018
Connecting Traditions: Portland Japanese Garden Visits JapanThe Kakehashi Exchange program gave these American experts a unique new understanding of Japanese landscape art.Mar 16, 2018Mar 16, 2018
