Foreign Policy News

Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

2026/1/11

The Situation in Iran (Statement by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu)
2026/1/9

Foreign Minister MOTEGI's Visit to Israel, Palestine, Qatar, the Philippines and India (January 10-18, 2026)
2025/12/18

The Summit of the "Central Asia plus Japan" Dialogue (CA+JAD) (December 19-20)
2025/12/18

G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong
2025/11/21

Prime Minister TAKAICHI's Attendance at the G20 Johannesburg Summit (November 21-24)
2025/11/18

Adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2803 on the Situation in Gaza (Statement by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu)
2025/11/7

Foreign Minister MOTEGI's Attendance at the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (November 11-12)
2025/11/1

Adoption of the Draft Resolution on the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons submitted by Japan to the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (Statement by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu)
2025/10/28

Prime Minister TAKAICHI and Foreign Minister MOTEGI Attend APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and Ministerial Meetings
2025/10/26

Signing of the Joint Declaration between the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Kingdom of Thailand on border conflict (Statement by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu)
2025/10/24

Prime Minister TAKAICHI and Foreign Minister MOTEGI Attend ASEAN-related Summit Meetings

News from the Consulate

2026/1/13

Event Calendar
2026/1/5

The 2025 Annual Survey on Japanese Companies
2026/1/1

Greetings from Consul General MUROTA Kosei
2026/1/1

New Year's Greetings from Consul General MUROTA Kosei
2025/12/15

Commendation Ceremony of 2025 Japan Agricultural Achievement Awards
2025/12/10

KAKEHASHI – LA Latin American Young Leaders Delegation Event
2025/12/5

Foreign Minister's Commendation Held for Judge Kathryn Doi Todd, Mr. Gary Kawaguchi and the late Kazuo George Sugimoto
2025/12/3

Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce & Japanese Business Association 26th Annual Grand Mixer
2025/11/5

KAKEHASHI - LA Latin American Young Leaders Delegation
2025/11/4

Japan Forum 2025 at SEMICON West
2025/10/23

Assumption of Post Reception for Consul General Kosei Murota
2025/10/16

California-Japan 2025 Trade Mission Pre-Reception
2025/10/14

Japanese Gardens in Southern California and Arizona
2025/10/10

Kinovate Life Sciences Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2025/10/10

Takeda Thousand Oaks Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2025/10/7

Cultural Awareness Series ～Tastes of Japan | The Rise of Japanese Food Brands in America～
2025/9/17

2025 Explore Japan: A window into location production
2025/9/11

San Bernardino County’s “Exploring the Future of Drones & AI Technology Together” Roundtable with Japanese Companies
2025/9/4

Awardees for Foreign Minister's Commendation Chosen
2025/9/3

Awardees for Foreign Minister's Commendation Chosen
2025/8/12

Greetings from Consul General MUROTA Kosei
2025/8/12

Farewell reception for Consul General Kenko Sone
2025/8/8

CG Sone Farewell Greeting
2025/7/31

Consul General's Commendation Conferred on Mr. Mitsuyasu Shigeta
2025/7/31

Consul General's Commendation Conferred on Mr. Takehito Yokoo
2025/7/24

Deputy Consul General Aoshima joined Sake in the Park 2025!
2025/7/18

The California-Japan Sister Cities Network 2025 Summer Workshop Held
2025/6/25

Flavors from Okinawa: Nature's Gift on Your Plate
2025/6/25

Screening Event for ‘Paper Lanterns’ at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
2025/6/25

ドキュメンタリー映画「ペーパー・ランタン」の上映会の開催
2025/6/23

Taste of Japan Anaheim 2025
2025/6/17

SUSHI & SAKE FOR WILDFIRE RELIEF EVENT
2025/6/4

AAPI Community Leaders Luncheon
2025/6/3

California-Japan Sister Cities 2025 Online Workshop held
2025/5/30

Japan-California Rail Decarbonization Forum
2025/5/28

The Japanese Food Charity Event " SUSHI & SAKE FOR WILDFIRE RELIEF " will be held on Monday, June 9th.
2025/5/13

Select LA Investment Summit 2025
2025/4/11

18th Annual VerdeXchange VX2025 Green Marketmakers Conference
2025/4/9

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bread, Espresso &
2025/4/9

Fall 2024 Decoration Conferred on Mr. Brian Swords
2025/4/7

LA-Nagoya Cherry Blossom Festival Held
2025/3/25

"L.A. Area Wildfires Recovery – Women Respond" Event Held
2025/3/25

JX’25 Celebrates the U.S.-Japan Music Industry
2025/3/19

Japan Info & Links
2025/3/19

LA Next Generation Japanese American Leaders – KAKEHASHI Japan Visit Presentation
2025/3/14

RAND US Japan Alliance Series XI
2025/3/11

Appointment Ceremony of "Goodwill Ambassador to Spread Japanese Cuisine"
2025/3/11

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Business Seminar and Networking Reception in Los Angeles
2025/3/10

2024-2025 Japanese Business Delegation to Arizona in February
2025/3/7

Survey on International Needs for Sports Exchange, Cooperation, and Support (Sport for Tomorrow)
2025/3/7

I need a visa, but what visa do I apply for?
2025/3/7

His Majesty the Emperor’s Birthday Celebration Reception
2025/2/25

Participating in Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) Annual Dinner Celebrating 25 Years
2025/2/18

Foreign Minister's Commendation Held for Mr. Kunihiko Murai
2025/2/14

US-Japan Space Collaboration Symposium
2025/2/11

Taste of Home/International Comfort Food
2025/2/6

Presentation ceremony for the Japanese Government's financial assistance for wildfires in California
2025/1/30

Commendation Ceremony of 2024 Japan Agricultural Achievement Awards
2025/1/27

Premium Sake Seminar and Tasting with Kochi Prefecture and Other Regions
2025/1/23

Foreign Minister’s Commendation for Dr. Akiko Agishi
2025/1/22

The 2024 Annual Survey on Japanese Companies

North Korean Issues including Abduction