Consulate-General of Japan in Houston

在ヒューストン日本国総領事館
Consul General's Voice From Houston
    ●2017

    ●2016

  1. Remarks by Consul-General Tetsuro Amano on The Reception in Celebration of the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan at his residence on December 6, 2016 [December 19, 2016]
  2. Remarks by Consul-General Tetsuro Amano on a reception to celebrate two astronauts; Mr. Takuya Onishi (Japan) and Dr. Kate Rubins (US) for their planned mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on the Expedition 48/49 at his residence on April 13, 2016 [May 17, 2016]
  3. Remarks by Consul-General Tetsuro Amano on the event awarding “the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” to Sister Margit Nagy on March 8, 2016 [March 21, 2016]
  4. Remarks by Consul-General Tetsuro Amano on the opportunity of 2016 New Year Party on January 21, 2016 [February 9, 2016]
  5. Greeting from Consul-General Tetsuro Amano [January 20, 2016]

    ●2015

  6. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at The Reception in Celebration of the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on December 15, 2015 [January 6, 2016]
  7. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at The inauguration ceremony for the Japan Airlines non-stop flight between Narita and Dallas/Fort Worthon November 30, 2015 [December 11, 2015]
  8. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at The reception for the occasion of the IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Houston on November 18, 2015 [December 11, 2015]
  9. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the East Asia Institute of Texas University at San Antonio hosted Kumamoto Day, a celebration of Kumamoto Prefecture and Kumamon on October 23, 2015 [November 30, 2015]
  10. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at a reception at San Antonio College to recognize American servicemen and women who have served in Japan on October 22, 2015 [November 30, 2015]
  11. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Reception to Celebrate Ms. Nancy Allen, Board Member of Asia Society Texas Center, Recipient of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation on October 15, 2015 [October 27, 2015]
  12. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the Texas Quilt Museum to celebrate the launch of Teresa Wong's new book on October 3, 2015 [October 13, 2015]
  13. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the 15th Annual Banquet hosted by Dallas/ Fort Worth Asian-American Citizens Council
    on September 12, 2015     [September 22, 2015]
  14. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and the State of Texas on the energy conservation demonstration project at the University of Texas (UT) in Austin on August 11, 2015

    [August 18, 2015]
  15. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the welcoming dinner
    for A economic delegation of the Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)
    on June 28, 2015     [July 1, 2015]
  16. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Dinner and Panel Discussion hosted by World Affairs Council of Austin on June 17, 2015 [July 1, 2015]
  17. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the Inaugural Ceremony for the First All Nippon Airways(ANA) nonstop flight from Houston to Tokyo at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
    on June 12, 2015     [June 5, 2015]
  18. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at a formal dinner to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ikenobo Society of Texas at the Post Oak Hilton Hotel on May 28, 2015 [June 5, 2015]
  19. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Reception to Recognize the US Delegation under TOMODACHI-Mitsui & Co. Leadership Program
    at the University of Saint Thomas on May 29, 2015     [June 2, 2015]
  20. Letter by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Memorial Service for Dr. Yoshikazu Sasaki, former Honorary Consul General of Japan in Norman and Professor at the University of Oklahoma on May 9, 2015 [June 2, 2015]
  21. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Screening Event of the Documentary on the Internment of Japanese American at Holocaust Museum Houston on May 24, 2015 [May 22, 2015]
  22. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at The 2015 Lyndon Baines Johnson Moral Courage Award Dinner hosted by Holocaust Museum Houston on April 30, 2015 [May 14, 2015]
  23. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the 2015 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner in Dallas on April 20, 2015 [April 30, 2015]
  24. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Japan Festival in Houston Opening Ceremony on April 18, 2015 [April 29, 2015]
  25. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Japan Festival in Houston Underwriter Reception on April 17, 2015 [April 29, 2015]
  26. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the opening reception for the IINO LINES  Office in Houston on April 16, 2015 [April 29, 2015]
  27. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Reception in celebration of three astronauts, Mr. Yui (Japan), Dr. Lindgren (US) and Mr. Kononenko (Russia), for their mission to the International Space Station on the Expedition 44/45 on March 11, 2015 [March 26, 2015]
  28. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Dinner party to Celebrate the Opening of “For a New World to Come: Experiments in Japanese Art and Photography, 1968–1979” organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on March 7, 2015 [March 11, 2015]
  29. Remarks by Deputy Consul-General Atsushi Iwasaki at 2015 Houston Bento Contest Final Battle at H-E-B at Bunker Hill on February 22, 2015 [March 1, 2015]
  30. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Reception in Honor of Mr. Naoki Junjiro with Minister for Foreign Affairs Commendations on February 17 , 2015 [February 25, 2015]
  31. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Opening Reception of The Art of Gaman Exhibition at Holocaust Museum in Houston on February 3 , 2015 [February 25, 2015]
  32. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Ikebana demonstration and Japanese culture exhibits on February 3 , 2015 [February 25, 2015]
  33. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Japanese Movie Night: “Space Brothers (Uchuu Kyodai)” in Space Center Houston on February 4 , 2015 [February 17, 2015]

    ●2014　

  34. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka in celebration of the acquisition of Kalon Biotherapeutics, LLC by FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc., a FUJIFILM and Mitsubishi Corporation joint venture company, at the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station on December 18, 2014 [January 14, 2015]
  35. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka in the Luncheon to honor the JET returnees, as joined by the JUSTE participant teachers, on December 6, 2014 [January 6, 2015]
  36. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at The Reception in Celebration of the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on December 4, 2014 [January 6, 2015]
  37. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at JASH GALA on November 1, 2014 [December 9, 2014]
  38. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at JAS of Dallas/Fort-Worth and Baker Botts LLP on November 2, 2014 [November 24, 2014]
  39. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at San Antonio City Council on November 6, 2014 [November 20, 2014]
  40. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Centennial Commemoration of Japanese Monument to the Alamo Heroes on November 5, 2014 [November 20, 2014]
  41. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at JASH Appreciation Reception on October 21, 2014 [November 3, 2014]
  42. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the Opening Ceremony of Cameron Liquification Project 0n October 23, 2014 [October 24, 2014]
  43. Opening Speech by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at KOKYO: A Dialogue Between Hearts, 2014 at Miller Outdoor Theater on October 10, 2014 [October 24, 2014]
  44. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Reception to support Japanese Programs at Asia Society Texas Center on September 17, 2014 [September 23, 2014]
  45. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Orientation and Reception for Departing 2014 Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Participants on July 26, 2014 [July 30, 2014]
  46. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka Hosts Farewell Reception for the Houston Director of the Department of State, Mr. Allen Greenburg and Several Members of the Houston Consular Corps on May 22, 2014 [July 2, 2014]
  47. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner on May 14, 2014 [July 2, 2014]
  48. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka attended the inaugural ceremony for the United Airlines' 2nd daily nonstop flight from Houston to Tokyo on March 30, 2014 [July 2, 2014]
  49. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at Tiger Ball Underwriter Receptionon on February 5, 2014 [February 7, 2014]

    50. ●2013

  50. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka at the Reception in Celebration of the Opening of the World War II Japanese-American Soldiers and the Congressional Gold Medal Exhibitat the Holocaust Museum Houston on December 18, 2013 [January 17, 2014]
  51. Remarks by Consul-General Nozomu Takaokaat The Reception in Celebration ofthe Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on December 5, 2013[December 18, 2013]
  52. Greeting from Consul-General Nozomu Takaoka[Ｏｃｔｏｂｅｒ 17, 2013]
  53. Remarks by Acting Consul-General Takahiko Watabe at the Award Ceremony and Reception for Mr. Glen Yoshiaki Gondo on the Occasion of the Conferral of the Imperial Decoration Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette on July 10, 2013 [July 17, 2013]
  54. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at Herman Parkon the occasion of Opening Ceremony of the Japan Festival on April 13, 2013[April 17, 2013]
  55. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Reception to Honor the Friends of the Hermann Park Japanese Garden on the occasion of Unveiling of the Dedication of Terunobu Nakai Memorial Stone on March 8, 2013 [March 15, 2013]
  56. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto on the Unveiling of the Dedication of Terunobu Nakai Memorial Stone at the Hermann Park Japanese Garden on March 8, 2013 [March 15, 2013]
  57. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto before the City Council of Dallas on the Grassroots Summit in North Texas at the Council Chamber on March 6, 2013[March 14, 2013]
  58. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto before the City Council of Fort Worth on Cherry Blossom Centennial & the Grassroots Summit in North Texas at the Council Chamber on March 5, 2013 [March 14, 2013]
  59. Remarks of Consul-General Yamamoto at the Lecture Session of the Space Exploration Educators Conference to Feature JAXA Astronaut Dr. Satoshi Furukawa held at the Space Center Houston on February 8 [February 14, 2013]
  60. Message from Consul-General Yamamoto to the Miyagi Suisan High School students visiting The Woodlands High School on the Kizuna Project [February 14, 2013]
  61. Message from Consul-General Yamamoto to Touno Ryokuho High School visiting James Madison High School on the Kizuna Project [February 14, 2013]
  62. Message from Consul-General Yamamoto to Tsukuba International University Harukaze HiFebgh School students visiting the Churchill High School on the Kizuna Project [ruary 14, 2013]
  63. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto in the reception to honor the JET returnees, as joined by the JUSTE participant teachers, on January 12, 2013 [January 12, 2013]

    64. 　　　●2012

  64. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the reception to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, held on December 11, 2012, and his remarks on the Foreign Minister’s commendation presented to Mr. Joseph A. Hafner Jr. [December 6, 2012]
  65. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto on December 5, 2012 to welcome the participants in Japan Showcase Seminar (Promotion of Tourism to Japan) to be held in Houston[December 6, 2012]
  66. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Cherry Blossom Tree Planting Ceremony at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden on November 17, 2012 [November 19, 2012]
  67. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto in the reception co-hosted with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Chiba-Houston sister-city relationship and to feature the Sushi chef Mr. Masayoshi Kazato from Chiba City on November 15, 2012 [November 19, 2012]
  68. Remarks of Consul Shinya Iwata, on the occasion of ASME Honors Assembly at Houston to honor H. E. Mr. Goshi Hosono on November 12, 2012 [November 16, 2012]
  69. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto in 2012 Gala of Japan-America Society of Houston on November 10, 2012 [November 14, 2012]
  70. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto for the reception co-sponsored by the Consulate at the Asia Society Texas Center to feature Dominic Walsh Dance Theater’s “UZUME” on October 20, 2012 [October 24, 2012]
  71. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Cherry Blossom Centennial Reception on October 19, 2012 [October 24, 2012]
  72. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Cherry Blossom Tree Planting Ceremony at the Hermann Park Japanese Garden, on October 19, 2012 [October 24, 2012]
  73. Letter by Consul-General Yamamoto to 24 High School Students from Sendai Visit Tulsa, Oklahoma on the Kizuna Project on October 15, 2012[October 19, 2012]
  74. Consul-General Yamamoto’s Message on the Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Sister City Exchange between Tyler, Texas and Yachiyo, Chiba [October 19, 2012]
  75. Remarks by Consul-General Yamamoto at the opening ceremony of NA Industries & Nippon Shokubai to honor the new facility in Pasadena/Seabrook, Texas, on October 2, 2012 [October 3, 2012]
  76. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the reception to welcome the Tokyo String Quartet on September 19, 2012 [September 20, 2012]
  77. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Closing Ceremony of the 22nd Japan-America Grassroots Summit in North Texas on September 2, 2012 [September 4, 2012]
  78. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Opening Ceremony of the 22nd Japan-America Grassroots Summit in North Texas on August 29, 2012 [September 4, 2012]
  79. Remarks by Consul-General Yamamoto at JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching Program) Send Off Reception at Holiday Inn, Airport, on July 27, 2012 August 9, 2012]
  80. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto on the “Hermann Park Japanese Garden Day” to Feature the Commendation of Mr. Kunio Minami by Foreign Minister of Japan and the Gifting of Cherry Blossom Saplings, at the City Hall of Houston, on June 19, 2012 [June 18, 2012]
  81. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Opening Event of “ The Kimiko and John Powers Collection of Japanese Art” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on June 8, 2011 [June 12, 2012]
  82. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto in 2012 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner hosted by the Japan-America Society in Dallas/Fort Worth on April 26, 2012 [May 4, 2012]
  83. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Asian Film Festival co-sponsored by Japanese American Citizens League- Houston Chapter, Rice University and the Consulate General of Japan on April 13, 2012 [April 17, 2012]
  84. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Opening Ceremony of Japan Festival at Hermann Park, Houston on March 31, 2012[April 3, 2012]
  85. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Reception in Memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake held on March 21, 2012[March 30, 2012]
  86. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Awards Ceremony & Reception of the 23rd Annual Texas State-Wide Japanese Language Speech Contest at Baker Institute on March 10, 2012[March 13, 2012]
  87. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony : Passage to the Future: Art from a New Generation in Japan at  Blue Star Contemporary Art Center on March 1, 2012 [March 6, 2012]
  88. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto on the occasion of ribbon-cutting ceremony at Toshiba International Corporation’s Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plant in Houston, on February 23, 2012[March 6, 2012]
  89. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto in the Seminar “Japan One Year After”, cosponsored by JETRO-Houston & the University of Texas at Austin on February 22, 2012[March 6, 2012]
  90. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto on the occasion to commemorate the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to the Texas Nisei Veterans, hosted by the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)-Houston on February 19[February 22, 2012]
  91. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Arts of Japan Gallery Opening Celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on February 17[February 22, 2012]
  92. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Reception to Kick Off Japan Cultural Relations 2012 on February 16[February 22, 2012]
  93. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto to Welcome a Visit of Chiba-Based Company and to Kick Off 2012 Japan-Houston Business Cooperation, as delivered in January, 2012(January, 2012)

    94. 　　　●2011

  94. Consul General's Remarks at 2011 Japan Exchange and Teaching Program & Japan-U.S. Training Exchange Program Welcoming Luncheon at Consul General Residence(December 10, 2011)
  95. Remarks by Consul-General Jota Yamamoto at the Reception In Celebration of The Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan (December 1, 2011)
  96. Consul-General's Remarks at the Ceremony to Award the Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation to Dr, Larry Jones, Chair of the Stillwater Sister City Council, at the Oklahoma State University(November 17, 2011)
  97. Consul-General's Remarks at the Dinner in honor of the visit of Dr. Shimatani, Vice Executive Director of the Tokyo National Museum to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (November 12, 2011)
  98. Japanese Film Night:  Alamo Draft House-West Oaks (November 9-10, 2011)
  99. Consul General's Remarks at the Welcome Reception by the Japan America Society of Dallas/ Fort Worth at Haynes and Boone, LLP (November 3, 2011)
  100. Greeting from Consul General Jota Yamamoto (October 2011)


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