Greetings from Consul General Kishimori
2024/12/10
I am Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori, and I have recently assumed the position of Consul General of Japan in Detroit.
The states of Michigan and Ohio are home to people from diverse backgrounds, and cultural diversity thrives in these areas. Detroit, where the Consulate General of Japan is located, is known as a city in which multiple cultures intersect and is also a center of industry in the United States.
My mission is to deepen the ties between Japan and the United States in this region, and through my daily activities, I aim to build mutually beneficial relationships for both sides.
The presence of Japanese companies in Michigan and Ohio is significant, and they have long contributed to both industrial development and job creation. The Consulate General of Japan will continue to support these Japanese companies, contributing to both the economies of Michigan and Ohio, and will work to strengthen economic ties between Japan and these states.
Furthermore, it is essential to foster exchanges among people in order to deepen our bonds. Through the implementation of exchange programs and by offering support for sister city relationships, I hope to build heartfelt friendships between the people of Japan and the United States. In order to strengthen ties between our two countries, we will promote Japan through a variety of avenues, including Japanese culture and arts, thereby enhancing mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
For Japanese nationals residing here, our top priority is to ensure a safe and secure living environment, and I am committed to providing services tailored to their needs. We will also continue to improve consular services and hope to earn the trust of the people in our region. Please feel free to share any feedback or suggestions.
I value close collaboration with the local community and aim to be a helpful presence for all of you. As the Consulate General of Japan, we will work to further strengthen the bonds between Japan and the United States and advance grassroots exchanges. I kindly ask for your continued support and cooperation.
Consul General Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori
Consulate General of Japan in Detroit
December 10, 2024
The states of Michigan and Ohio are home to people from diverse backgrounds, and cultural diversity thrives in these areas. Detroit, where the Consulate General of Japan is located, is known as a city in which multiple cultures intersect and is also a center of industry in the United States.
My mission is to deepen the ties between Japan and the United States in this region, and through my daily activities, I aim to build mutually beneficial relationships for both sides.
The presence of Japanese companies in Michigan and Ohio is significant, and they have long contributed to both industrial development and job creation. The Consulate General of Japan will continue to support these Japanese companies, contributing to both the economies of Michigan and Ohio, and will work to strengthen economic ties between Japan and these states.
Furthermore, it is essential to foster exchanges among people in order to deepen our bonds. Through the implementation of exchange programs and by offering support for sister city relationships, I hope to build heartfelt friendships between the people of Japan and the United States. In order to strengthen ties between our two countries, we will promote Japan through a variety of avenues, including Japanese culture and arts, thereby enhancing mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
For Japanese nationals residing here, our top priority is to ensure a safe and secure living environment, and I am committed to providing services tailored to their needs. We will also continue to improve consular services and hope to earn the trust of the people in our region. Please feel free to share any feedback or suggestions.
I value close collaboration with the local community and aim to be a helpful presence for all of you. As the Consulate General of Japan, we will work to further strengthen the bonds between Japan and the United States and advance grassroots exchanges. I kindly ask for your continued support and cooperation.
Consul General Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori
Consulate General of Japan in Detroit
December 10, 2024
Profile
1987 Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
1990 First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in the USA
1992 Desk Officer for the Philippines, Asia-Pacific Bureau MOFA
1996 Treaties Division, Treaties Bureau MOFA
1999 Second Secretary, Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva
2001 Rapporteur, UNHCR Executive Committee
2002 First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
2005 Deputy Representative of UNHCR in Japan
2009 Director, Japan Information & Cultural Center in Egypt
2010 Principal Deputy Director, Strategic Communications MOFA Later Director for Strategic Communications Hub
2015 Counselor, Permanent Mission to the UN in New York
2017 Rapporteur, Committee on Information, 4th Committee of UN
2019 Senior Advisor & Director for Japan Unit, UNDP in New York
2022 Deputy Consul-General, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, USA
2024 Consul-General, Consulate General of Japan in Detroit, USA
1990 First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in the USA
1992 Desk Officer for the Philippines, Asia-Pacific Bureau MOFA
1996 Treaties Division, Treaties Bureau MOFA
1999 Second Secretary, Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva
2001 Rapporteur, UNHCR Executive Committee
2002 First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
2005 Deputy Representative of UNHCR in Japan
2009 Director, Japan Information & Cultural Center in Egypt
2010 Principal Deputy Director, Strategic Communications MOFA Later Director for Strategic Communications Hub
2015 Counselor, Permanent Mission to the UN in New York
2017 Rapporteur, Committee on Information, 4th Committee of UN
2019 Senior Advisor & Director for Japan Unit, UNDP in New York
2022 Deputy Consul-General, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, USA
2024 Consul-General, Consulate General of Japan in Detroit, USA