International relations between Japan and the United States began in the late 18th and early 19th century with the diplomatic but force-backed missions of U.S. ship captains James Glynn and Matthew C. Perry to the Tokugawa shogunate. Following the Meiji Restoration, the countries maintained relatively cordial relations. [1] .

23 hours ago · TOKYO — The United States has approved a $900 million missile sale to Japan, the third major arms purchase of its kind by the American ally in a little over a year. The State Department on ...

6 days ago · Courtesy call on Prime Minister ISHIBA by the Honorable Rahm Emanuel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Japan (October 3, 2024)

Jan 21, 2025 · The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in Washington. They discussed plans to deepen ties during the Trump Administration, and how the United States and Japan can work together to counter ongoing threats in the Indo-Pacific and around the world, including […]

Jan 21, 2020 · Japan is one of the world’s most successful democracies and largest economies. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in Asia and is fundamental to regional stability and prosperity.

Jan 20, 2025 · Japan is one of the world’s most successful democracies and largest economies. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in Asia and is fundamental to regional stability and prosperity.

Sep 21, 2024 · The two leaders comprehensively reviewed the progress of Japan-U.S. relations including the outcomes of Prime Minister Kishida’s official visit in this April and candidly exchanged their views on common issues that both countries share.

Nov 5, 2024 · Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. partner in several foreign policy areas, particularly security and trade. Shared goals include meeting the challenge of an increasingly assertive People’s Republic of China (PRC or …

On April 10th (local time, on April 11th, Japan time), Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, during his official visit to Washington D.C., held a Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting with the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States of America, and issued the joint statement as the outcome of the meeting.

Japan is one of the world’s most successful democracies and largest economies. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in Asia and is fundamental to regional stability and prosperity.