About the EmbassyThe Political Section covers diplomatic and foreign relations, Japanese politics and political-military affairs. Its work entails analyzing Japanese politics, facilitating bilateral and regional security relations, and cooperating with Japan on a full agenda of international issues. Utilizing an extensive network of Japanese contacts (government officials, politicians, labor leaders, academicians, journalists and others), the section advocates and explains U.S. positions, ensures that U.S. policy is effectively implemented and our interests protected, anticipates new policy requirements, and informs decision-makers by timely reporting.
The components of the section, headed by the Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs, are as follows:
U.S. diplomats working in the Embassy's Political Section are available to speak in Japanese or English to organizations interested in U.S.-Japan relations.
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