Head of the Class
Feb. 18 - Embassy Speaker Mark Copeland discusses ways in which hairstyles have served as socio-political statements in U.S. society, during a Black History Month address at Otemon Gakuin University.
Of Major Importance
February 8, 2012 - Paul Haenle, Director of the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy discusses “Chinese Security Policy and the U.S.-Japan Alliance” with Dr. Toshiya Hoshino of Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), Osaka University.
February 7, 2012 - Consul General Linehan talks about learning English with a class of Japanese high school students in Izumi, Japan.
Consul General Osaka-Kobe Facebook page
CG Patrick Linehan launches a new information forum, inviting online guests to find out more. Please see link for further details: http://www.facebook.com/ConsulGeneralOK.
News from the Consulate
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United States - Japan Joint Statement on Defense Posture
Feb. 8 - The U.S. and Japan released a joint statement relating to U.S. forces on Okinawa and Guam, in light of the Alliance's efforts to maintain peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Progress on Economic Harmonization Initiative with Japan
The U.S. announced important progress with Japan on trade, regulatory issues, and new areas of cooperation to expand job-supporting opportunities for producers and consumers in both countries.
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Year in Review: The Pivot Towards the East Asia and Pacific Region
Jan. 18 - Looking back over 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton noted that it was a momentous year for U.S. diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. reinvigorated already strong relations, built new partnerships, and engaged with multilateral institutions to expand trade and investment.
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2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan - All Embassy Updates
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TOMODACHI is a public-private partnership that supports Japan's recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, and invests in the next generation of Japanese and Americans. [More]
