U.S.-Japan Relations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which U.S. states have offices in Japan?
- Do you have a list of sister cities between Japan and the U.S.? We are looking for a city that can become our sister city. Where can I get help?
- How can I find contact information about a veteran of World War II?
- Where can I find information about the General Headquarters of the Allied Forces in Japan (GHQ)?
Embassies of the United States
- What is the name of the U.S. Ambassador in Japan?
- Do you have a list of all the U.S. Ambassadors to Japan?
Answers
- Which U.S. states have offices in Japan?
Twenty-seven states currently have offices in Japan. See the website of the State Offices Association (ASOA) in Japan. - Do you have a list of sister cities between Japan and the U.S.? We are looking for a city that can become our sister city. Where can I get help?
There is the list on the website of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Then select the U.S. Municipalities hoping to become a sister city with Japanese cities are listed here (in Japanese). - How can I find contact information about a veteran of World War II?
Please check at World War II U.S. Veterans website. - Where can I find information about the General Headquarters of the Allied Forces in Japan (GHQ)?
Please check the National Archives. The National Diet Library in Japan also has some materials.
Embassies of the United States
- What is the name of the U.S. Ambassador in Japan?
Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer
Source: U.S. Embassy Tokyo
See this page for his biography. - Do you have a list of all the U.S. Ambassadors to Japan?
Yes. See U.S. Ambassadors to Japan.




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