Japan Embassy DCEmbassy of Japan Operating StatusOperating under normal business hours.1 min read·Dec 20, 2022----
Japan Embassy DC#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?4 min read·Apr 1, 2022----
Japan Embassy DC#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…2 min read·Feb 26, 2021----
Japan Embassy DCWomen’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.4 min read·Apr 4, 2019--1--1
Japan Embassy DCLittle 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!5 min read·Mar 19, 2019--1--1
Japan Embassy DCStepping 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!5 min read·Aug 20, 2018----
Japan Embassy DCGrasping (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 programs5 min read·Jun 25, 2018--1--1
Japan Embassy DCA 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.5 min read·Jun 4, 2018----
Japan Embassy DCSpreading "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 ties4 min read·May 15, 2018----
Japan Embassy DCConnecting Traditions: Portland Japanese Garden Visits JapanThe Kakehashi Exchange program gave these American experts a unique new understanding of Japanese landscape art.4 min read·Mar 16, 2018----