Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage

Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage Welcome to the official page of the Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage.

For more information, please visit our website: http://www.anchorage.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html

Fall is soon approaching, which means the 2027 JET Program application will open soon! Please visit jetapplication.com t...
09/04/2026

Fall is soon approaching, which means the 2027 JET Program application will open soon! Please visit jetapplication.com to be notified when the application goes live! Before then, come visit us at the UAF Fall Career Fair and visit our booth to get any questions answered or to hear about living in Japan on the Official JET Program USA ! It will be in the Wood Center on the UAF Campus from 11-3 next Thursday, September 10th! See you there!

● Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.● 9月7日(月)は“Labor Day”のため、当領事事務所は休日とさせていただきます。For a fu...
09/03/2026

● Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.
● 9月7日(月)は“Labor Day”のため、当領事事務所は休日とさせていただきます。
For a full list of our hours of operation and holidays, please visit
https://www.anchorage.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/hours.html

On August 28, Head Consul Hamada received a courtesy call from Mr. Byeong-ho Lee, the newly appointed Head of the Consul...
08/28/2026

On August 28, Head Consul Hamada received a courtesy call from Mr. Byeong-ho Lee, the newly appointed Head of the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Anchorage, and exchanged views on local political and economic trends, the current status of the Japanese and Korean communities, and potential future cooperation between Japan and the Republic of Korea in Alaska.

The Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage remains committed to further promoting close cooperative relations with the Consulate of the Republic of Korea.

8月28日、浜田所長は、新たに着任した在アンカレジ韓国領事事務所のイ・ビョンホ(Byeong Ho Lee)所長による表敬訪問を受け、当地における政治・経済の動向、両国コミュニティの現状、今後の日韓協力の可能性等について意見交換を行いました。

在アンカレジ領事事務所は、今後とも在アンカレジ韓国領事事務所との緊密な協力関係を推進してまいる所存です。

Every year, the Echigo-Sekikawa Taish*tamonja Festival(えちごせきかわ大したもん蛇まつり) takes place in Sekikawa Village, Niigata, where...
08/27/2026

Every year, the Echigo-Sekikawa Taish*tamonja Festival(えちごせきかわ大したもん蛇まつり) takes place in Sekikawa Village, Niigata, where a legend of a giant serpent has been passed down for generations.

The highlight of the festival is the Giant Serpent Parade!
Made by local residents from bamboo and straw, the giant serpent is 82.8 meters long and weighs about 2 tons.
In 2001, it was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest snake!

🐍Why 82.8 meters? The length commemorates the Uetsu Flood Disaster of August 28, 1967, which claimed many lives. The festival was created to preserve the memory and lessons of the disaster and pass them on to future generations.

🐍The serpent is made up of a head and 54 body sections, with each of Sekikawa Village’s 54 communities taking responsibility for one section. Look closely and you’ll see that each section has its own unique scale pattern!

🐍In 2025, the 10th generation of the giant serpent made its debut, continuing this unique tradition✨

Check out highlights from the 2025 festival on the Sekikawa Village Tourism Association’s official YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqE9dmpxqdQ

#えちごせきかわ大したもん蛇まつり #新潟

On Wednesday August 5th, Head Consul Kiyohiko Hamada traveled to Prudhoe Bay for an in-depth site-visit hosted by Hilcor...
08/25/2026

On Wednesday August 5th, Head Consul Kiyohiko Hamada traveled to Prudhoe Bay for an in-depth site-visit hosted by Hilcorp Alaska representatives Robert Rood, Site Facility Engineering Manager, and Rob Kinnear, VP Marketing and Commercial Operations, to several facilities on Alaska’s North Slope.

The site-visit included the Prudhoe Bay Operations Center, Central Gas Facility, Seawater Treatment Plant, Base Operations Camp, and Flow Station One, providing an opportunity to see firsthand the scale and sophistication of Arctic oil production and the responsive activity as monitored from control rooms. The delegation received detailed briefings on Prudhoe Bay’s production operations, gas reinjection and enhanced oil recovery, water management, and extensive infrastructure functioning as a pillar of Alaska’s economy.

The visit also provided valuable insight into the future of Alaska’s energy sector. Discussions with Hilcorp representatives included ongoing efforts related to AKLNG, North Slope gas and oil resources, opportunities for Japanese participation, and the growing role of digitalization in energy operations.

The visit was one of many continued Japan-Alaska engagements in Arctic development and provided a look at the people and infrastructure supporting Alaska’s energy production, an important sector for the energy security and economic stability of both Japan and Alaska.

The Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage, Alaska, thanks Hilcorp Alaska for its generous hospitality and for providing an invaluable opportunity to learn more about North Slope operations and Alaska’s energy sector.

8月5日(水)、浜田所長は、Hilcorp Alaska社のロバート・ルード施設エンジニアリング・マネジャー及びロブ・キニア・マーケティング・商務担当副社長の案内のもと、アラスカ州ノーススロープ郡に位置するプルドー湾の各施設を視察しました。

本視察では、プルド―湾オペレーションセンター、セントラル・ガス施設、海水処理施設、オペレーション支援拠点及びフロー・ステーション1を訪問し、北極圏における石油生産の規模や高度技術、また、制御室におけるオペレーション監視体制を実際に視察する貴重な機会となりました。また、プルドー湾における生産事業、ガス再圧入及び原油増進回収、水管理、アラスカ州経済の基盤として機能する広範なインフラについて詳細な説明を受けました。

さらに、Hilcorp Alaska社関係者と、AKLNG、ノーススロープ地域の石油・天然ガス資源、日本企業の参画の可能性、エネルギー事業におけるデジタル化の進展等について意見交換を行い、アラスカ州のエネルギー分野の動向についても理解を深めました。

北極圏における日・アラスカ間の継続的な協力・交流の一環として実施された今回の訪問は、アラスカ州のエネルギー生産を支える関係者の取組やインフラの現状に触れ、日本・アラスカ双方のエネルギー安全保障及び経済の安定にとって重要なエネルギー分野への理解を深める貴重な機会となりました。

在アンカレジ領事事務所は、Hilcorp Alaska社との協力関係を今後も推進してまいる所存です。

\ Job Opening / The Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage is seeking to hire a locally employed staff member to assist w...
08/19/2026

\ Job Opening /
The Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage is seeking to hire a locally employed staff member to assist with our consular services section as well as general office admin services.
For more information about the position, please see the link below:
https://www.anchorage.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_00938.html

職員募集のお知らせ
当事務所では現地職員(領事班兼官房班)を1名募集しております。
ご関心のある方は、以下のホームページをご覧ください。
https://www.anchorage.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00937.html

On August 9, the Consular Office of Japan co-hosted the “Summer Festival” with the Japan Alaska Association. More than 5...
08/11/2026

On August 9, the Consular Office of Japan co-hosted the “Summer Festival” with the Japan Alaska Association. More than 500 people attended the event and enjoyed various aspects of a traditional Japanese summer, including Bon Odori dancing, taiko drumming, and yakisoba.
In his opening remarks, Head Consul Hamada introduced some of the unique features of Japanese summer festivals, as well as some of Japan’s most well-known festivals, and expressed his hope that the event would give participants a taste of the atmosphere of a summer festival in Japan. He also expressed, on behalf of the Government of Japan, his sincere appreciation for the warm messages of sympathy and solidarity extended by the U.S. Government and the American people following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, and expressed his hope for the earliest possible recovery and reconstruction. Members of the Alaska State Legislature and the Anchorage Assembly, including Sen. Forrest Dunbar, also delivered remarks.
Throughout the festival, attendees had many opportunities to experience Japanese traditional culture and performing arts. The program featured hands-on ikebana (flower arrangement) and tea ceremony activities, demonstrations of Sumi-e ink painting and Iaido, as well as performances of Taiko drums, Sanshin, and Koto. The venue remained lively throughout the event, which concluded with great success.
The Consular Office of Japan will continue to work with Japan-U.S. organizations and community partners to promote mutual understanding and cultural exchange between Japan and the United States through opportunities to share Japanese culture.

8月9日、当事務所は、アラスカ日本人会との共催により「夏祭り」を開催しました。当日は500名を超える方々にご来場いただき、盆踊りや和太鼓、焼きそばなど、日本の夏ならではの文化をお楽しみいただきました。
冒頭、浜田所長は、日本の夏祭りの特徴や代表的な祭りを紹介し、本イベントを通じて、参加者に少しでも日本の夏祭りの雰囲気を感じていただきたい旨述べました。また、令和8年熊本地震に際し、米国政府及び国民から寄せられた温かいお見舞いに対し、日本政府を代表して感謝の意を表するとともに、一日も早い復旧・復興への願いを述べました。さらに、フォレスト・ダンバー・アラスカ州上院議員をはじめとする来賓からもご挨拶をいただきました。
会場では、生け花や茶道の体験コーナーをはじめ、墨絵や居合道のデモンストレーション、和太鼓、三線、琴の演奏など、日本の伝統文化や芸能に触れていただける多彩な催しが行われました。会場は終始多くの来場者で賑わい、盛況のうちにイベントを終えることができました。
在アンカレジ領事事務所は、今後も日米の関係団体と協力しながら、日本文化を紹介する機会を通じて、日米間の相互理解と文化交流の促進に努めてまいります。

On August 1st, Tomodachi Daiko held a concert at a concert hall in Anchorage.The event featured a special collaboration ...
08/08/2026

On August 1st, Tomodachi Daiko held a concert at a concert hall in Anchorage.
The event featured a special collaboration with Chokoma, a Japanese taiko drumming group based in Tokyo, and Oni ILu, an African drumming group based in Alaska. Together, they delivered a unique performance that brought together the musical traditions of Japan and Africa.
At the beginning of the event, Head Consul Hamada delivered opening remarks, expressing delight that the concert provided an opportunity for cultural exchange among Japan, the United States, and Africa through music. He also expressed hope that this type of cultural exchange through taiko would continue to grow in the years to come.
In addition to the dynamic taiko performances, the audience enjoyed demonstrations of traditional Japanese performing arts, including Nankin Tamasudare (Japanese bamboo mat magic) and Japanese folk dances. The concert concluded with a standing ovation from the audience, bringing the successful event to a memorable close.

8月1日、アンカレジ市内のコンサートホールにおいて、友達太鼓によるコンサートが開催されました。 今回は、東京を拠点に活動する和太鼓団体「跳鼓舞」と、アラスカで活動するアフリカンドラム団体「Oni ILu」が共演し、日本とアフリカの音楽文化が融合したコラボレーションライブとなりました。冒頭、浜田所長は挨拶を行い、音楽を通じて日本、米国、アフリカの文化交流が実現したことへの喜びを述べるとともに、このような太鼓を通じた交流が今後も広がっていくことへの期待を表明しました。
公演では、迫力ある太鼓演奏に加え、日本の伝統芸能である「南京玉すだれ」や民舞も披露され、来場者は日本の多彩な伝統文化を楽しみました。公演の最後には、会場から大きなスタンディングオベーションが送られ、盛況のうちに幕を閉じました。

On August 3rd, Head Consul Hamada hosted a dinner meeting with Mayor Suzanne LaFrance.During the meeting, Head Consul Ha...
08/07/2026

On August 3rd, Head Consul Hamada hosted a dinner meeting with Mayor Suzanne LaFrance.
During the meeting, Head Consul Hamada expressed sincere appreciation for Mayor LaFrance's longstanding dedication to strengthening the sister-city relationship between Chitose and Anchorage. He also conveyed hopes for further cooperation between Japan and the United States in the fields of cultural exchange, security and defense cooperation, and economic collaboration.
Mayor LaFrance reflected on her experiences through the sister-city partnership and expressed her hope for further expanding exchanges and strengthening the relationship between the two cities.
The Consular Office of Japan will continue to work closely with the Municipality of Anchorage to further promote and strengthen the friendship and cooperative relationship between Japan and the United States.

8月3日、浜田所長は、ラフランス・アンカレジ市長とディナーミーティングを主催しました。 ミーティングでは、浜田所長は、千歳市とアンカレジ市の姉妹都市交流の発展に向け、これまでラフランス市長が果たしてこられた多大なご尽力に謝意を表するとともに、文化交流、軍事協力、経済協力など、日米間の幅広い分野での連携・協力がさらに発展することへの期待を述べました。これに対し、ラフランス市長からも、これまでの姉妹都市交流を通じた経験を振り返るとともに、今後一層の交流促進と関係強化に貢献していきたい旨述べられました。
在アンカレジ領事事務所は、今後ともアンカレジ市と緊密に連携し、日米関係の更なる発展に努めてまいります。

On Friday, July 31st, the Consular Office of Japan held an orientation for the 2026 Official JET Program USA  participan...
08/06/2026

On Friday, July 31st, the Consular Office of Japan held an orientation for the 2026 Official JET Program USA participants from Alaska. This year, four lucky Alaskans began their journey to Japan with an orientation that prepared them for the first few days of their trip, stories and experiences from local JET alumni, teaching tips they can use in the classroom, and a fond farewell from our office the night before their flight abroad.

JET Program Participants will be assigned to schools throughout Japan, including kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools, assisting Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs) and supporting English language education in classrooms.

Congratulations to this year’s cohort! We wish you the best in Japan! The Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage will continue to support the activities and achievements of JET Program Participants and the JET Alumni Association (JETAA). Applications for the next group of JET Program participants will open in the fall! Our office will also participate in career fairs and other outreach events to promote the JET Program, so if you are interested in applying or would like more information, we encourage you to contact us!

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3601 C Street, Suite 1300
Anchorage, AK
99503

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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(907) 562-8424

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