February is African-American History Month
On the 100th birthday of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, President Obama said, "It has taken acts of courage from generations of fearless and hopeful Americans to make our country more just."
President Clinton Meets TOMODACHI Youth
Feb. 4 - Former President Bill Clinton took time to meet with Kansai-area students and promote the TOMODACHI Initiative during a visit to Osaka.
Kerry Confirmed by Senate to Lead State Department
Jan. 30 - Senator John Kerry was overwhelmingly confirmed by the U.S. senate to be the next Secretary of State, succeeding Hillary Rodham Clinton in that post.
Secretary Clinton Meets Foreign Minister Kishida
Jan. 22 - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held a joint press conference with Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after their meeting in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 18. Clinton said, "Our alliance with Japan remains the cornerstone of American engagement in the region."
![Consul General Linehan [Photo by Fabio Ishikawa Bortoloci, 2012]](https://cybercemetery.unt.edu/archive/oilspill/20130213203532im_/http://japan2.usembassy.gov/Osaka-Consulate/CG-linehan-photocredit-300x234.jpg "Consul General Linehan [Photo by Fabio Ishikawa Bortoloci, 2012]")
Consul General Osaka-Kobe Facebook page
CG Patrick Linehan launches a new information forum, inviting online guests to find out more. Please see link for further details: http://www.facebook.com/ConsulGeneralOK. [Photo by Fabio Ishikawa Bortoloci, 2012]
News from the Consulate
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Secretary Clinton's Global Townterview, Including Questions from Japan
Jan. 30 - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to a global audience in her 59th live "Townterview" event, answering questions from people in various countries around the world including Japan.
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Message of Congratulations on the Emperor's Birthday
Dec. 22 - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered best wishes to His Imperial Majesty on his 79th birthday this Dec. 23 and congratulations to the people of Japan.
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President Obama Speaks via Telephone with LDP President Abe
Dec. 18 - The President and Mr. Abe reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the region. They also agreed to cooperate on regional and global issues.
Special Interest
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Career Opportunities with the U.S. Foreign Service
Joining the Foreign Service is an opportunity of a lifetime. It takes a special type of person to represent America abroad and to advance diplomatic initiatives to the benefit of both the U.S. and the host country. YouTube Video »
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Brand USA Partnership Promotes Travel to the U.S.
April 24 - The State Department supports Brand USA, a public-private partnership with the mission of promoting travel to the U.S. More »
Study Abroad
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Study American English and American Culture
The State Dept. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs offers a website for teachers and learners of English as a Foreign Language.
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J-1 Visa Information
The Exchange Visitor (J) non-immigrant visa category is for individuals
approved to participate in work- and study-based exchange visitor
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Exchange Programs
Exchange programs are available for both U.S. citizens and non-citizens.
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TOMODACHI
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TOMODACHI is a public-private partnership that supports Japan's recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, and invests in the next generation of Japanese and Americans. [More]
