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October 15, 2004
USTR Delivers Regulatory Reform Recommendations to Japan
The U.S. Trade Representative presented extensive recommendations for regulatory and economic structural reform to the government of Japan Oct. 14.
State's Armitage Urges International Support for Iraq
U.S. Trade Deficit Rises in August to $54 Billion
Bush, Kerry Meet in Final Presidential Debate as Election Nears

Press Conference
Deputy Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage makes a point during his press conference at the Embassy Oct. 13.
Deputy Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage makes a point during his press conference at the Embassy Oct. 13.

NEWS FOR JAPAN RESIDENTS


 •  Security advisory for U.S. citizens

 •  Community security updates

 •  IRS Closes Tokyo Office

ISSUES IN FOCUS


 •  Election 2004
 •  World Expo 2005 in Aichi
 •  Focus on Iraq
 •  Food Safety
 •  U.S.-Japan 150 Years
 •  Human Trafficking
 •  Campaign against Terror
 •  Depleted Uranium

 HOT TOPICS
Armitage Holds Embassy Press Conference Oct. 13
Ambassador Baker Congratulates Ichiro for Record Number of Hits
U.S. Announces Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP!)
Homeland Security Prepares for Expansion of US-VISIT
U.S. Releases 2004 International Religious Freedom Report
U.S. Engaged in Extensive Outreach on New Visa Waiver Rules
U.S. Commits to 2005 World Exposition in Aichi
Ambassador Baker: Time for Japan to be Ambitious on Global Trade
U.S.-Japan Investment Initiative Releases Annual Report


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