Hosting the "National Security Forum in San Antonio"
2026/10/8
Consul General Koyama, Secretary Cisneros (4th from left), Mayor Jones of San Antonio (5th from left), and presenters and other participants
Remarks from Consul-General Koyama
On October 2, the Consulate-General of Japan in Houston co-hosted the "National Security Forum in San Antonio" with the Japan-America Society of San Antonio. The event welcomed distinguished guests, including the Honorable Henry Cisneros, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones of San Antonio; Ms. Sarah Rush, CEO of Greater SATX; officials from the City of San Antonio and Bexar County, law enforcement representatives, and business community leaders.
During the forum, a lecture on national security was delivered by Professor Takahiro Tsuchiya of Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, followed by presentations from NEC and Rigaku regarding security-related equipment. The participants gained a deeper understanding not only of the importance of Japan-U.S. security cooperation, but also the ways that Japanese technology contributes to U.S. security.
In his speech, Consul General Koyama highlighted San Antonio’s unique position in the U.S. national security, and emphasized that the Japan-U.S. Alliance is a core element in navigating the increasingly complex security environment and realizing a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” based on the rule of law, while expressing his hope to expand the partnership into new areas, including advanced technology and security. Furthermore, he noted that the advanced technologies of NEC and Rigaku could further contribute to public safety and security in the U.S., and expressed his gratitude to the City of San Antonio and all those who cooperated in making this forum possible.
During the forum, a lecture on national security was delivered by Professor Takahiro Tsuchiya of Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, followed by presentations from NEC and Rigaku regarding security-related equipment. The participants gained a deeper understanding not only of the importance of Japan-U.S. security cooperation, but also the ways that Japanese technology contributes to U.S. security.
In his speech, Consul General Koyama highlighted San Antonio’s unique position in the U.S. national security, and emphasized that the Japan-U.S. Alliance is a core element in navigating the increasingly complex security environment and realizing a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” based on the rule of law, while expressing his hope to expand the partnership into new areas, including advanced technology and security. Furthermore, he noted that the advanced technologies of NEC and Rigaku could further contribute to public safety and security in the U.S., and expressed his gratitude to the City of San Antonio and all those who cooperated in making this forum possible.