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03 18, 2025
Webinar Information (Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00 pm EDT)The event was successful. Thank you for your participation.Click here for the archives.Are you interested in researching Okinawa? Are you developing or expanding your research agenda on Okinawan-related topics and themes? Or do you want to know the latest developments, resources, materials, and meth...
READ MORE12 28, 2024
Governor Denny Tamaki's Visit to the United States (September 9–13, 2024)September 9 (Monday)Hudson Institute SymposiumGovernor Tamaki delivered a keynote speech on the various issues stemming from U.S. military bases in Okinawa and emphasized the importance of trust in ensuring the stable operation of the U.S.-Japan security arrangements. He also participated in a discu...
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06 11, 2024
Activities in DCMay 28 - June 5, 2024 Researchers from Okinawa visits NARAFrom May 28th to June 5th, four researchers from the Okinawan Prefectural Archives conducted research in the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) at College Park, Maryland. The Okinawa Prefecture DC Office sent two represe...
READ MORE02 14, 2024
Okinawan Culture Captivates the CapitalAs part of Okinawa Prefecture's commitment to promoting arts & culture, broadening cultural exchanges, and nurturing human beings who can actively contribute to the world, the prefectural government teamed up with Ryukyu Art Embassy and Nippon Travel Agency Okinawa to successfully bring a musica...
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Message from the Governor
Okinawa Prefectural Government
Washington D.C. Office
The Okinawa Prefectural Government Washington D.C. Office plays a key role in supporting the Governor’s visits to the United States, gathering information pertinent to base issues, and disseminating information about the situation in Okinawa.
The Washington D.C. Office is committed to accurately conveying the Governor’s attitude and ideas and Okinawa’s situation to the United States, realizing the Governor’s pledges, and working to resolve the issues related to Okinawa.
Role of the Washington D.C. Office
- Gathering information pertinent to base issues
- Disseminating information about Okinawa’s situation and other matters
- Supporting the Governor’s visits to the United States
- Introducing more Okinawa-related publications to the U.S. and improving Okinawa-related research environment
CONTACT
Phone: 202-519-5770