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U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to execute workshops and exchange programs that focus on Indo-Pacific regional security and U.S.-Japan cooperation to address challenges posed by tensions between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan.

In December 2021 in Sendai and October 2022 in Hokkaido, U.S. Marine Corps units from Okinawa participated in the first two Resolute Dragon joint training exercises together with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. For the Hokkaido-based exercise, although the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing brought several aircraft including F/A-18 Hornets, CH-53E Super Stallions, AH-1Z Vipers, UH-1Y Venoms, KC-130J Super Hercules, and the MV-22B Osprey, local journalists fixated their coverage on the inclusion of Osprey aircraft and published numerous articles expressing concern about its noise and safety record. Many articles inaccurately suggested that Osprey aircraft were comparatively unsafe and presented a risk to the local community.This program will provide an opportunity for Japanese journalists in Tohoku and Hokkaido based around Camp Sendai, Misawa Air Base, Camp Higashi Chitose, and the Kami-Furano and Yausubetsu training areas to travel to Okinawa and engage with U.S. Consulate General and Department of Defense interlocutors to better familiarize themselves with the U.S. Marine Corps, including the Okinawa-based III Marine Expeditionary Force, and their mission within the U.S.-Japan alliance to help defend Japan and support the mutual goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Participating journalists from Northern Japan will gain a better understanding of the various aircraft used by the USMC and their capabilities, safety records, and training/safety protocols. During their time in Okinawa, they will also have time to liaise and network with Okinawan journalists. The U.S. Consulate General in Sapporo invites proposals from eligible institutions and individuals to execute this program.

U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an exchange program that will promote U.S. - Japan green growth cooperation and sustainable economic practices.

U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for cooperative agreement proposals to design, implement, and oversee the inaugural Ambassador’s Youth Council Country-Wide Conference (AYC Japan Conference), pending the availability of FY2023 funds. The multi-day conference will gather approximately 50-70 alumni of AYC Tokyo and AYC Kansai, ages 18-24. The award recipient should design a youth-focused, high-energy, and dynamic AYC Japan Conference to give the next generation of Japanese leaders the opportunity to develop solutions, partnerships, and ideas on bilateral and multilateral cooperation towards global issues (see the “Participants and Audiences” section below for information about the AYC).

U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for proposals to design, manage, and administer projects to engage with Japanese youth and deepen the understanding of U.S.-Japan relations, the importance of the U.S.-Japan relations, and shared values among Japanese youth as grassroot projects. These projects should focus on direct engagements, whether in person, virtual, or hybrid styles, between Japanese and American youth and/or offer significant weight on topics on U.S.-Japan relations in the Mission priorities for Japanese youth. Cultural exchanges and study-abroad programs without significant weight on topics that focus on U.S.-Japan relations will not be considered.

U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for proposals to design, manage, and administer projects to engage with Japanese youth and deepen the understanding of the importance of democracy in the lead up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. This project should focus on direct engagements, whether in person, virtual, or hybrid styles, introducing the U.S. presidential election system and encouraging dialogue on democracy among Japanese high school and university students as well as their influencers, such as teachers.

U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition to promote study abroad, focusing on U.S. undergraduate educational institutions to Japanese high school students. American and/or Japanese non-profit organizations or individuals may submit proposals to manage and administer programs designed to increase the number of Japanese students studying in the U.S. undergraduate schools.

U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for proposals to engage in the capacity building of U.S. government program alumni, through alumni-driven projects or programs that facilitate alumni leadership development and the development of networks necessary to pursue and protect American interests abroad.

U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for proposals to design, manage, and administer projects to nurture and engage with university undergraduate and graduate students, Ph.D. candidates/young researchers, and young professionals under 30 years-old in dialogue on specific U.S.-Japan policy priorities. These priorities include, but are not limited to, advancing bilateral, regional, and cyber security issues, economic security and collaboration, climate change, women empowerment, and STEM education in advanced technologies such as 5G, quantum information science, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. These projects should be direct engagements, using in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid styles, between Japanese and American youth, or among Japanese, American, and youth from a third-country (or countries). Cultural exchanges and study-abroad programs without significant weight on topics that focus on U.S.-Japan relations will not be considered.

U.S. Consulate General Naha Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to implement a six-week Start-up Academy. Please follow all instructions below.