Asia Pacific Dec 16, 2021
John F. Kennedy's sole surviving child previously served as ambassador to Japan under former U.S. President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017.
National Nov 3, 2021
Ex-U.S. envoy Caroline Kennedy among foreign recipients of Japan decorations
The former U.S. ambassador is one of 124 foreign nationals recognized in this year's fall decorations for enhancing friendship with Japan.
World / Politics Jul 24, 2021
Biden eyes former Japan envoy Caroline Kennedy as U.S. ambassador to Australia
Kennedy threw her support behind Biden's 2020 presidential bid, writing that the former vice president was more prepared for the job than his rivals.
Business Feb 27, 2019
Boeing board to add Nikki Haley, who helped fight South Carolina plant's union drive
Boeing Co. is poised to add an old ally to its board: Nikki Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Haley, 47, who as South Carolina governor fiercely opposed unionization drives at a Boeing factory, has been nominated as a director ahead of ...
National Nov 8, 2018
by Sayuri Daimon
Caroline Kennedy was in top form when she returned to Japan recently for a two-week visit. Following her arrival here on Oct. 25, the former ambassador's itinerary was nonstop. Highlights included her biking across the Seto Inland Sea in a race, Cycling Shimanami 2018, as ...
National / Politics Mar 20, 2018
Caroline Kennedy sees Okinawa as key to security ties with Japan
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy said Monday that Okinawa is the linchpin to the U.S.-Japan security alliance. She made the remarks as she sought understanding from 20 visiting high school and university students from Okinawa on the importance of the U.S. military presence ...
Lifestyle Jul 9, 2017
The sheer poetry of the world's first English-language 'karuta' game
by Lucy Birmingham
Classical Japanese poetry on playing cards — in English? It seems like an odd mix. But when you add tales of love and betrayal and brilliant translation, you get a heart-thumping card game like no other. "It's a world's first," says Peter MacMillan, translator and ...
Our Lives | JAPAN LITE Jan 29, 2017
Caroline Kennedy's legacy in Japan will be her message of equality and reconciliation
by Amy Chavez
Caroline Kennedy left a deep impression upon Japan and will long be remembered for her positive role here.
National / Politics Jan 17, 2017
As Kennedy steps down from ambassador post, observers see a mixed legacy
by Ayako Mie
The first woman in the role. The daughter of a U.S. president. In some ways, Caroline Kennedy was a unique ambassador to Japan.
National / Politics Jan 16, 2017
Caroline Kennedy calls ambassador role in Japan her 'greatest privilege' in farewell message
by Tomohiro Osaki
U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy calls her three years in Japan “the greatest privilege of my life” and says in a farewell video message that she hopes to come back for a visit.
National / Politics Jan 5, 2017
Team Trump tipped to appoint aide William Hagerty as ambassador to Japan
A key member of Trump’s transition team, the appointment would place weight on U.S. ties with Tokyo.
National Dec 21, 2016
Romance dance routine featuring Santa-clad Ambassador Kennedy an instant online hit
by Tomoko Otake
U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and other embassy staff across Japan made a splash on social media Tuesday by releasing a Christmassy, U.S. Embassy version of a koi (falling in love) dance routine aired in a popular Japanese TV drama series. The 90-second clip uploaded Tuesday ...