Greetings from Consul General Todoriki
2025/3/10
Hello everyone. My name is Ken Todoriki and I have just arrived at the Consular Office of Japan in Portland.
Previously, I have held posts in Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Hong Kong, and Taipei. This is my first time working in the United States. I look forward to working with you and contributing to the advancement of U.S.-Japan relations.
Our consular office covers Oregon and the southern part of Idaho. There are more than 8,000 Japanese people living in this area, and many groups and organizations that support exchanges with Japan, such as the Japan-America Society of Oregon, the Japanese Business Association of Portland, the Portland Japanese Garden, JETAA Portland, the Association of Teachers of Japanese in Oregon, and the Idaho Japanese Association. We have also established sister city relationships with more than 20 Japanese cities in this area, and I have heard that these relationships are contributing to deepening the relationship between Japan and the United States.
As part of our diplomatic responsibilities, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for Japanese residents and travelers, and to fostering an atmosphere that supports the activities of Japanese companies.
Interaction between people is essential to building and maintaining relationships. I plan to actively participate in various exchanges with Japan here in our jurisdiction in order to deepen the connections and strengthen the bonds between Japan and the Pacific Northwest.
I am eager for your ideas, opinions, and cooperation as we work to achieve our mutual goals.
Previously, I have held posts in Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, Hong Kong, and Taipei. This is my first time working in the United States. I look forward to working with you and contributing to the advancement of U.S.-Japan relations.
Our consular office covers Oregon and the southern part of Idaho. There are more than 8,000 Japanese people living in this area, and many groups and organizations that support exchanges with Japan, such as the Japan-America Society of Oregon, the Japanese Business Association of Portland, the Portland Japanese Garden, JETAA Portland, the Association of Teachers of Japanese in Oregon, and the Idaho Japanese Association. We have also established sister city relationships with more than 20 Japanese cities in this area, and I have heard that these relationships are contributing to deepening the relationship between Japan and the United States.
As part of our diplomatic responsibilities, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for Japanese residents and travelers, and to fostering an atmosphere that supports the activities of Japanese companies.
Interaction between people is essential to building and maintaining relationships. I plan to actively participate in various exchanges with Japan here in our jurisdiction in order to deepen the connections and strengthen the bonds between Japan and the Pacific Northwest.
I am eager for your ideas, opinions, and cooperation as we work to achieve our mutual goals.
Consul General Ken Todoriki
Consular Office of Japan in Portland
Consular Office of Japan in Portland