Dec. 4 - Ambassador Schieffer delivered remarks at Keio University congratulating Dr. Brian Drucker (left) and Dr. Hiroaki Mitsuya (center), the 2007 winners of the Keio Medical Science Prize.

Nov. 9 - Ambassador Schieffer accompanied Defense Secretary Gates to his meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Nukaga at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo.

Oct. 31 - Ambassador Schieffer answers questions from journalists outside the Canadian Embassy, following an Operation Enduring Freedom briefing for Diet members.

Oct. 18 - Ambassador Schieffer paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Masahiko Koumura.

Oct. 12 " Speaking at the JASH annual dinner, Ambassador Schieffer stressed the importance of grassroots programs such as those JASH sponsors to furthering good U.S.-Japan relations. The event highlighted three JASH educational programs aimed at creating lifelong bonds between Hawaiian and Japanese youth. [More]

Sep. 27 - At a meeting hosted by the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan at his residence, Ambassador Schieffer joined with ambassadors and representatives from Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom to discuss Japan's contribution to the Coalition. [More]

Sep. 26 - Ambassador Schieffer, along with former Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, spoke at the 2nd U.S.-Japan Ambassadorial Forum in Tokyo.

Sep. 12 - Ambassador Schieffer paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Machimura.

Sep. 10 - Ambassador Schieffer addressed the 39th annual meeting of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association and met with senior representatives of the American delegation. (Front row, left to right) Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels; the Ambassador; Iowa Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge; (second row, left to right) Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn; U.S. Conference Chairman and former Illinois Governor James Thompson; Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle; and Kansas Lieutenant Governor Mark Parkinson.

Sep. 1 - At the request of the Tokyo Metropolitan government, the USS Tortuga, in conjunction with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, assisted in evacuating Japanese citizens as part of Japan's annual earthquake drill during its recent port visit to Tokyo.

Aug. 13 - Ambassador Schieffer gave individual interviews at his residence in Tokyo to NHK, TBS, and the Mainichi, Asahi, and Nikkei newspapers. He is pictured here with Toshihiro Fujii of NHK.

Aug. 3 - Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer (second from left) accompanied Deputy Secretary of State Negroponte on his courtesy call on Vice Foreign Minister Yachi at Iikura House.

July 30 - Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer (at right) welcomes Jay Cohen, Under Secretary of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Homeland Security Dept., at the start of his visit to Tokyo. Cohen met with Japanese leaders and led a July 31 seminar at Tokyo American Center on "Enhancing Domestic Security thorugh Global Collaboration." [More]

July 17 - Ambassador Schieffer expressed the sympathy and concern of the United States for the victims of the July 16 earthquake in Niigata and Nagano, and authorized the disbursal of $100,000 in disaster relief. U.S. Forces, Japan (USFJ) also provided material support to the earthquake victims. [More]

July 11 - Ambassador Schieffer paid a courtesy call on Japan's new Defense Minister Yuriko Koike at the Ministry of Defense.

June 15 - Ambassador Schieffer gave an address at a meeting of the Yomiuri International Economic Society in Tokyo, and he later met legendary baseball organizers from the Yomiuri Giants team.

May 23 - Ambassador Schieffer met this year's Cherry Blossom Queens, representing Japan and America at the Embassy.

March 29 - Ambassador Schieffer visited a Seiyu supermarket in Tokyo in an event to promote the safety of U.S. beef. He spoke to the media and enjoyed some delicious beef right there in the shop.

March 7 - Ambassador Schieffer joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the new office of Tokyo Amerian Center. Ms. Kuniko Inoguchi, a member of the House of Representatives, and Mr. Shinichi Nishimiya, Director-General, North American Affairs Division, MOFA, also attended the ceremony.