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PRESS RELEASES MEDIA ADVISORIES AND OP-EDs
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT SUPPORTS JAPAN FESTIVAL IN SAGINAW ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 (09/12/17)
- JAPAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER COMMENDATION AWARDED TO JSD WOMEN'S CLUB (06/29/17)
- CONSUL GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT INTRODUCES
HONORARY CONSUL OF JAPAN FOR OHIO DAVID COOK
(06/13/17) - DAVID W. COOK APPOINTERD HONORARY CONSUL OF JAPAN FOR THE STATE OF OHIO (04/10/17)
- JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROGRAMS REMAIN STRONG IN OHIO
Thousands of K-12 and College Students Enrolled in Japanese Language Courses in the State (12/13/16) - JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROGRAMS REMAIN STRONG IN MICHIGAN
Thousands of K-12 and College Students Enrolled in Japanese Language Courses in the State (12/13/16) - JAPAN'S IMPERIAL DECORATION AWARDED TO MRS. YOKO MOSSNER OF SAGINAW (11/7/16)
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE SURVEY IN OHIO
Thousands of K-12 and University Students Enrolled in Japanese Language Courses in the State (3/22/16) - CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE SURVEY IN MICHIGAN
Thousands of K-12 and University Students Enrolled in Japanese Language Courses in the State (3/22/16) - Statement by Mr. Mitsuhiro Wada, Consul-General of Japan in Detroit, On the Occasion of the Fifth Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake (Op-ed) (3/11/16)
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS TOWN HALL MEETINGS WITH FORMER AMBASSADOR
Western Michigan University Event to Take Place on March 16 (3/9/16) - CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS TOWN HALL MEETINGS AT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY WITH FORMER JAPANESE AMBASSADOR (Media Advisory) (3/9/16)
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS TOWN HALL MEETINGS WITH FORMER AMBASSADOR
EMU/UM Events to Take Place on March 14 and 15 (3/9/16) - CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS TOWN HALL MEETINGS AT EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN WITH FORMER JAPANESE AMBASSADOR(Media Advisory) (3/9/16)
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS TOWN HALL MEETINGS WITH FORMER AMBASSADOR
Bowling Green State University Event to Take Place on March 18 (3/9/16) - CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS TOWN HALL MEETINGS AT BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY WITH FORMER JAPANESE AMBASSADOR (Media Advisory) (3/9/16)
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS TOWN HALL MEETINGS WITH FORMER AMBASSADOR
Kent State University Event to Take Place on BY RENOWNED JAPANESE ECONOMIST ON TPP TRADE AGREEMENT - March 17 (3/9/16)
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS TOWN HALL MEETINGS AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY WITH FORMER JAPANESE AMBASSADOR (Media Advisory) (3/9/16)
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT TO CO-SPONSOR JAPAN GIRLS’ DAY EVENT AT DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS (Media Advisory) (3/4/16)
- CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT TO HOST 21ST ANNUAL SPEECH CONTEST AND NEW NETWORKING FAIR
Michigan Area High School and University Students to Compete on February 27/Networking Fair to Focus on Bilingual Opportunities (Media Advisory) (2/17/16) - CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS LECTURE
Dr. Fukunari Kimura to speak at University of Cincinnati on February 9 (Media Advisory) (2/2/16) - CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT CO-SPONSORS LECTURE BY RENOWNED JAPANESE ECONOMIST ON TPP TRADE AGREEMENT
Dr. Fukunari Kimura to speak at Ohio State University on February 8 (Media Advisory) (2/2/16) - CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT ANNOUNCES TWO FREE CONCERTS FEATURING
AWARD-WINNING JAPANESE ARTIST First U.S. Performances for Michiyoshi Sato (1/16) - INITIAL OBSERVATIONS OF NEWLY-APPOINTED CONSUL-GENERAL OF JAPAN, THREE MONTHS AFTER ARRIVAL (Op-ed) (12/15)
- Dublin City and Mashiko Township Sign Friendship City Declaration (12/17/15)
- JAPAN BUSINESS SOCIETY OF DETROIT FOUNDATION DONATES $77,000 TO SUPPORT EDUCATION/EXCHANGE PROGRAMS (12/11/15)
- JBSD (Japan Business Society of Detroit) Foundation Receives Foreign Minister Commendation from Consul General of Japan in Detroit (11/25/2015)
- Bowling Green Asian Studies Dircetor to Receive Commendation from Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan (11/05/2015)
- Japan Fesitval 2015 in Novi (10/2015)
- The Japan Foundation Donates $30,000 to Support Japanese Language Learning Programs (7/14/2015)
- Consul-General of Japan's Residence Hosts 50th Anniversary of Ikebana International Detroit Chapter Event (7/1/15)
- Consul-General of Japan in Detroit Presents Commendation to Quality Electrodynamics CEO Hiroyuki Fujita (6/29/15)
- Consul-General of Japan in Detroit Attends Dedication of Japanese Garden in Grand Rapids (6/12/15)
- Consul-General of Japan in Detroit Commemorates Japan America Society Milestone (6/12/15)
- Statement by Dr. Kazuyuki Katayama, Consul-General of Japan in Detroit,On the Occasion of the Fourth Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake (3/11/15)
- Toshiko Shimoura is Awarded Foreign Minister's Commendation (8/13/14)
- Statement by Dr. Kazuyuki Katayama, Consul-General of Japan in Detroit, On the Occasion of the Third Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake (3/11/2014)
- Appointment of Dr. Santa Ono Honorary Consul of Japan in Cincinnati for the State of Ohio (12/16/13)
- Mr. Dennis W. Archer Honored by Nation of Japan (6/21/13)
- Mr. Dennis W. Archer chosen for conferral of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, by the Emperor of Japan (4/29/13)
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- 2018 Michigan Japanese Language Speech Contest Application and Information Packet (Applications due January 26th, 2018) (11/28/17) More »
- Save the date for the 2017 Michigan Japanese Language Speech Contest: Saturday, February 24 from 1 to 5 P.M. at the Novi Civic Center (10/17/17) More »
- 2017 MEXT Research, Undergraduate, and Specialized Training Scholarship Applications Now Available! (4/19/2017) More »
- Announcement for the Great East Japan Earthquake Donations and Kumamoto Earthquake Donations at the diplomatic establishments abroad (03/20/17) More »
- 2016 Japanese Direct Investment in Michigan and Ohio (03/08/17) More »
- Results of the 2016 Michigan and Ohio Japanese Language Education Survey are now available! More »
- 2017 New Year's Greeting from Consul General Wada (01/01/17) More »
- 2017 Michigan Japanese Language Speech Contest Finalists Announcement More »
- Consulate General of Japan in Detroit Accepting
2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Donations More »
- 2016-17 Visa Fee Here »
- Statement by Mr. Mitsuhiro Wada, Consul-General of Japan in Detroit,
On the Occasion of the Fifth Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake More » - [Published Article] New Consul General shares his "impressions"of Detroit More »
- 2014 JET Program Photo Competition Winners More »
- Toshiko Shimoura is Awarded the Foreign Minister's Commendation More »
(Read Consul General's announcement at her Beiju celebration here) - 2014 JET Program Participants Depart for Japan More »
(Read Consul General's remarks here) - Japanese Investment
A look at the Japanese direct investment in Michigan and Ohio made through wholly and partially owned companies. Results of an annual survey taken of these companies by our office are found here. - CAUTION!! FBI warns of fraudulent Consulate checks! Read more »
- Michigan and Ohio Connections Here »
- JASCO Awarded Commendation of the Consul General of Japan (3/28/13)
- Two Year Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (3/11/13)
- Mr. Yoshiteru Tagawa Awarded Commendation of the Consul General of Japan (2/25/13)
- Local Students Vie for Prizes in Japanese Language Speech Contest (2/7/13)
- Japanese Language Programs Remain Strong in Michigan (1/25/13)
- Japanese Language Programs Remain Strong in Ohio (1/25/13)
- Ms. Sumako M. Nebel, Battle Creek, MI, Awarded the Consul General’s Commendation (1/14/13)
- Mr. Ken Masumoto, Battle Creek, MI, Awarded the Consul General's Commendation (1/22/13)
- Japan's Foreign Minister's Commendation awarded to Professor Toshinori Munakata Here »
- 2012 Michigan Japanese Language Speech Contest Held on March 31st Here »
- 100th Anniversary of Japan’s Gift of Trees Celebrated in Novi (03/20/12) Read more »
- Sympathy and encouragement to Dexter, Michigan tornado victims (03/20/12) Here »
- Foreign Minister Commendations awarded to Michitoshi Soga of Western Michigan University and Mary Baskett of Mary Baskett Gallery (07/12/10) Read more »
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- Drive Hokkaido! (08/07/17) Here »
- Call for applications for the 11th Annual Japan International MANGA Award (Deadline has been extended to June 30th) (06/15/17) Here »
- Change regarding the eligibility for Japanese pension (May 26, 2017) More »
- Japan's new response to the Ebola outbreak More»
> - Prime Minister Abe's visit to Australia (Remarks by Prime Minister Abe) (Remarks by Prime Minister Abbott) »
- ODA Policy Speech by Foreign Minister: “An Evolving ODA: For the World’s Future and Japan’s Future” »
- Japanese Government Newly Launched Website on Japanese Territory More »
- Comparison of the air dose rate data between cities in Japan and the world's major cities and information on the Final Report on the IAEA Review Mission on Mid-and-Long-Term Roadmap towards the Decommissioning of TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Units 1–4 More »
- Child Custody and the Hague Convention »
- Pursuing a Forward-Looking Relationship between Japan and the Republic of Korea »
- China's Maritime Activities in Asia-Pacific Region and Japan's Reaction »
- Japan-China Relations – Towards a Mutually Beneficial Relationship based on Common Strategic Interests»
- The Issue of the Name of the Sea of Japan: "Sea of Japan"
- A globally established name »
- Murder of Japanese Hostages in Syria More »
- "The 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Empress" on Japanese Government Internet TV More »
- Japanese Government Launches New Website on Japanese Territory More »
- "The World Heritage in Japan" updated from Agency for Cultural Affairs Here »
- His Imperial Highness Prince Tomohito of Mikasa passed away on June 6, 2012 Here »
- Minister Gemba's Speech at Reception Commemorating the Great East Japan Earthquake (3/12/12) Here »
- Address by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda at the Ceremony to Commemorate the First Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake (3/11/12) Here »
- Policy Speech by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda to the 178th Session of the Diet Here »
- Call for Entries to the Coin Design Contest for Commemorative Coins for the Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Project Press Release by Ministry of Finance » FAQ » Application Guide »
- Japan - U.S. Foreign Ministerial Meeting (07/23/11)
On July 23, Mr. Takeaki Matsumoto, Minister for Foreign Affairs, who is visiting Bali, Indonesia to attend ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' Meetings, held a Japan-U.S. foreign ministers' meeting with the Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States, for approximately 12 minutes from 2:55 PM, local time (July 23, 3:55 PM, JST). The outline of the meeting is here. - His Imperial Highness Prince Tomohito of Mikasa passed away on June 6, 2012 Here »
- Policy Speech by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda to the 178th Session of the Diet Here »
- Japan - U.S. Summit Meeting (05/27/11)
On Thursday, May 26, Prime Minister Kan held a summit meeting with President Obama for approximately one hour from 6:10 P.M. (1:10 A.M. on May 27, JST), including a 15-minute joint press conference and a 45-minute talk during his visit to France to attend the G8 Deauville summit. The outline of the meeting is here. - Address by Prime Minister Naoto Kan
at the Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony (08/09/11) Read more »
- Address by Prime Minister Naoto Kan
at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony (08/06/11) Read more »
- Japan - U.S. Foreign Ministerial Meeting (04/17/11)The outline of the meeting is here.
- Japan - U.S. Foreign Ministerial Meeting (01/06/11)The outline of the meeting is here.
- Japan -U.S. Summit Meeting (11/13/10) The outline of the meeting may be found here.
- Address by Prime Minister (08/09/10) Naoto Kan at the Nagasaki Peace Ceremony Read more »
- Address by Prime Minister (08/06/10) Naoto Kan at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony Read more »
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