News and Press Release/Media Alert Archive
2018/4/14
PRESS RELEASES MEDIA ADVISORIES AND OP-EDs
2019
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS OF TOKYO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PDF) (10/16/19)
- CELEBRATION RECEPTION FOR THE ENTHRONEMENT OF HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR (PDF) (05/22/19)
2018
- DR. HIROYUKI FUJITA APPOINTED HONORARY CONSUL OF JAPAN IN CLEVELAND (PDF) (11/29/18)
- 2018 FALL CONFERMENT OF DECORATION MR. AKIRA KATAOKA (PDF) (11/06/18)
- 2018 FALL CONFERMENT OF DECORATION DR. JOHN CREIGHTON CAMPBELL (PDF) (11/06/18)
- 2018 SPRING CONFERMENT OF DECORATION MR. JAMES F. HETTINGER (PDF) (04/30/18)
2017
- 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)
2016
- 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 (3/23/16) - 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 (3/23/16)
- 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 AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY WITH FORMER AMBASSADOR Kent State University Event to Take Place on 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) (3/3/16)
- 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)
2015
- 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)
- 55th Anniversary of Toyota/Detroit Sister-City Relations (7/23/2015)
- 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)
2014
- 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)
2013
LOCAL
2019
- 2020 MEXT Research Studies Scholarship Applications Now Available (PDF) (4/27/19)
- 2020 MEXT Undergraduate Studies and Specialized Training Scholarship Applications Now Available (PDF) (4/27/19)
- Signing of the Greeting Book for the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor
- Recruiting for the Invitation Program for Japanese American Students (3/4/19)
- 2019 New Year's Greeting from Consul General Nakagawa (1/4/19)
2018
- 2019 Holiday Schedule (PDF) (12/27/18)
- 2019 MEXT Japanese Studies Scholarship Applications Now Available! (PDF) (12/18/18)
- Results of the 2018 Michigan and Ohio Japanese Language Education Survey are Now Available! (12/15/18)
- Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita Received the Appointment Certificate as the Honorary Consul in Cleveland (12/13/18)
- Applications for the 2019 Michigan Japanese Language Speech Contest Now Available (11/7/18)
- Save the date for the 2019 Michigan Japanese Language Speech Contest: Sunday, February 17 from 1 to 5 P.M. at the Novi Civic Center (10/5/18)
- Applications Now Being Accepted for 2019 Japanese American Leadership Delegation (8/9/18)
- Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa Visited Michigan (PDF) (6/30/18)
- 2019 MEXT Research, Undergraduate, and Specialized Training Scholarship Applications Now Available! (4/26/18)
- Applications for the 2018 Invitation Program for Japanese American Students are now Available! (Word) (3/15/18)
- Results of the 2017 Michigan and Ohio Japanese Language Education Survey are Now Available! (3/10/18)
- 2017 Japanese Direct Investment in Michigan and Ohio (3/10/18)
- Consul General's New Year's Greeting 2018 (PDF) (1/04/18)
2017
- 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 »
2016
- 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
- 2014 JET Program Photo Competition Winners More »
- Toshiko Shimoura is Awarded the Foreign Minister's Commendation
(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. - Michigan and Ohio Connections Here »
JAPAN
2019
- 2019 Japan Prize Honors Japanese and American Scientists in Fields of Chemistry and Agriculture
(January 18, 2019)
2018
- Japanese Traffic Laws (August 28, 2018)
- Heat Illness Prevention Information
(May 15, 2018) - The 12th Japan International Manga Award (Applications Open) (April 9, 2018)
(May 15, 2018)2017
- 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 »
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- 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 »
