Documents released on December 16, 2024, Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series A’ Politics, Diplomacy and International Disputes > Category 1: Japanese Diplomacy > Section 4: With American Nations > Item1: United States

One volume (Ref. B24080985900) was released regarding the minutes of meetings between Foreign Minister Shigemitsu and Ambassador Allison on the Okinawa question, etc. (1955/1956).

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series A’ Politics, Diplomacy and International Disputes > Category 1: Japanese Diplomacy > Section 5: Visits to Foreign Nations by Prominent Japanese > Item 0

One volume (Ref. B24080986100) was released regarding Foreign Minister Aichi’s visit to Europe and the United States (September 1969), including discussions between Japan and the United States on policy toward Asia.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series A’ Politics, Diplomacy and International Disputes > Category 1: Japanese Diplomacy > Section 5: Visits to Foreign Nations by Prominent Japanese > Item 2: The Americas (by region)

Forty-seven volumes (reference codes starting with B2408xxxxxxx and B2503xxxxxxx (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Review File)) were released regarding visits to the United States by Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers, including Prime Minister Sato’s visit to the United States (November 1969), when a US-Japan joint communique on the reversion of Okinawa and other issues was announced.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series A’ Politics, Diplomacy and International Disputes > Category 1: Japanese Diplomacy > Section 6: Visits to Japan by Foreign Heads of State and Prominent Persons > Item 2: Persons from American Nations

Two volumes (Ref. B24081031800 and B25030003400 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Review File)) were released regarding the visit of High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands Paul Wyatt Caraway and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles to Japan.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series A’ Politics, Diplomacy and International Disputes > Category 3: Domestic Administration > Section 0 > Item 0

Thirty-one volumes (reference codes starting with B2408xxxxxxx) were released regarding the reversion of Okinawa to Japan, including the Okinawa Base Problems Study Committee, which examined the state of US military bases after the return of Okinawa.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series B’ Treaties, Agreements, International Conferences and International Organizations > Category 5: Bilateral Category > Section 1: Political and Special > Item 0

Eleven volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding the US-Japan Okinawa Reversion Agreement, such as reversion-related domestic policies.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series E’ Economy > Category 1: Japanese Economy > Section 0 > Item 0

Eight volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding the economy of Okinawa under US rule.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series F’ Traffic, Transportation and Telecommunications > Category 1: Traffic and Transportation > Section 1: Maritime and Shipping > Item 3: Ship and Shipboard Accidents

One volume (Ref. B24091224200) was released regarding the negotiations for the return of the Kanato-Maru (a ship owned by Toshima-mura, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture), which was seized by the “US Occupation Forces in Okinawa.”

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series I’ Cultural, Religious, Health, Labor and Social Issues > Category 1: Culture and Cultural Facilities > Section 3: Education > Item 0

Three volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding the educational system and conditions in Okinawa under US rule.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series I’ Cultural, Religious, Health, Labor and Social Issues > Category 1: Culture and Cultural Facilities > Section 8: Associations, Cultural and Youth Organizations > Item 1: Japanese Organizations

Two volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding cultural organizations and foundations in Okinawa under US rule.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series I’ Cultural, Religious, Health, Labor and Social Issues > Category 3: Health > Section 3: Medical Affairs and Pharmaceutical > Item 1: Medical Affairs

Two volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding medical aid to Okinawa under US rule, including “Treatment of Atomic Bomb Patients in Okinawa.”

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series I’ Cultural, Religious, Health, Labor and Social Issues > Category 4: Labor > Section 2: Workers and Protection, Working Conditions > Item 0

One volume (Ref. B24091228000) was released regarding unemployed persons and corresponding relief in Okinawa under US rule.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series K’ Foreign Resident Travel and Protection Enforcement for Domestic and Foreign Nationals > Category 7: Repatriation of Japanese and Foreign Nationals for Protection at the End of the Pacific War > Section 1: Japanese Nationals (including Military Personnel) > Item 0

Three volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding the protection and repatriation of people from Okinawa due to the end of the Pacific War.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series L’ Heads of State, the Imperial Household, Decorations, Commendations, Diplomatic Courtesies, and Diplomatic Gift Giving > Category 2: Courtesy > Section 4: Celebrations and Festive Anniversaries > Item 0

One volume (Ref. B24091234500) was released regarding the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Ryukyu Government on April 1, 1962, including a congratulatory telegram from US President John F. Kennedy.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series A’ Politics, Diplomacy and International Disputes > Category 1: Japanese Diplomacy > Section 0 > Item 0

Three volumes (reference codes starting with B2408xxxxxxx) were released regarding postwar foreign policy, including policy toward Southeast Asia.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series B’ Treaties, Agreements, International Conferences and International Organizations > Category 3: Reparations > Section 1: Japan > Item 2: Peace Treaties

Sixty-nine volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding postwar reparations agreements with Indonesia and the Philippines.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series B’ Treaties, Agreements, International Conferences and International Organizations > Category 5: Bilateral Category > Section 2: Trade, Finance and Immigration > Item 0

One hundred and twenty-one volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding postwar trade agreements with Southeast Asia and other countries.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series B’ Treaties, Agreements, International Conferences and International Organizations > Category 5: Bilateral Category > Section 3: Economics and Industry-Related > Item 0

Seven volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding the Japan-Burma Arrangement for the Purchase of Burmese Rice (1951–1961).

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series B’ Treaties, Agreements, International Conferences and International Organizations > Category 5: Bilateral Category > Section 4: Transport, Communications, Weather, Marine Affairs > Item 0

Fourteen volumes (reference codes starting with B2409xxxxxxx) were released regarding aviation agreements with India, Indonesia, Singapore, Pakistan, and Malaysia.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series E’ Economy > Category 2: Economics, Trade, and Custom Tariffs with Respect to Japan > Section 4: With Sterling Area > Item 5: With Pakistan

One volume (Ref. B24091224000) was released regarding economic and technical cooperation with Pakistan (1962–1964).

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series SB Treaties, Agreements and International Law, United Nations, United Nations specialized agencies, International Conferences and Organizations > Category 19: International Conferences and Organizations > Section 3: International Conferences and Organizations / Economy and Economic Cooperation > Item 9: Economic cooperation

Two volumes (reference codes starting with B2503xxxxxxx (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Review File)) were released regarding the establishment of APEC.

• • Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs > Postwar Diplomatic Records > Series HB Regional office > Category 1: Asia and Pacific Diplomacy > Section 7: Oceania > Item 5: Regional Cooperation

One volume (Ref. B25030005800 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Review File)) was released regarding the first APEC Ministerial Meeting.