Welcome to the Honorary Consulate of Japan at Albuquerque, established in April 2009 to support Japanese Nationals and the the Japanese community in New Mexico and to provide abridge between the State of New Mexico and Japan to enhancement of bilateral relations. From time to time the web site will be updated in an effort to provide the best information available. We hope you find the various web links useful.
Davis Begay
Honorary Consul General of Japan
Mr. Davis Begay , Honorary Consul General of Japan at Albuquerque, was officially appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and confirmed by the United States Government of State April 2009.
He is the first appointed Japan's Honorary Consul General for the State of New Mexico. Before his appointment, he was appointed New Mexico Liaison to the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles on June 6, 1995 by Consul General Seiichiro Noboru and later under the Denver Consulate which he held until his recent appointment.
The main function of an Honorary Consul General of Japan is to serve as a representative of the Japanese Government, in close coordination with the Consulate-General of Japan at Denver. In addition, to make various services available to Japanese Nationals and have the responsibility for the protection of Japanese citizens.  Statement by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe,
December 1, 2018 I was deeply saddened upon hearing about the passing of the 41st U.S. President George H.W. Bush. I extend my deep condolences to his bereaved families as well as to the Government and the people of the United States. President George H.W. Bush accomplished historic, great achievement by contributing to peace and stability of the international community, including through ending the Cold War with the USSR and taking strong leadership in the Gulf War immediately after that. During the four years of his tenure, he visited Japan twice, where he played tennis with His Majesty the Emperor, hugely contributing to further enhancing the amicable Japan-US relations. President George H.W. Bush was a man of integrity, who was loved by Japanese people. On behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, I offer my sincerest condolences on the passing of President George H.W. Bush. Respectfully, Shinzo Abe Prime Minister of Japan
ジョージ・H・W・ブッシュ第41代米国大統領の逝去に関する安倍内閣総理大臣の談話平成30年12月1日
ジョージ・H・W・ブッシュ第41代米国大統領の御逝去の報に接し，深い悲しみに包まれています。御遺族，そして米国政府及び同国民に対し，謹んで哀悼の意を表します。 ブッシュ第41代米国大統領は，旧ソビエト社会主義共和国連邦との冷戦を終結させ，直後の湾岸戦争でもリーダーシップを発揮するなど，国際社会の平和と安定に多大な貢献をされ，正に歴史に残る偉業を達成されました。四年間の大統領在任中，我が国にも二度訪問され，その際は天皇陛下とテニスをされるなど，良好な日米関係の更なる強化にも大きく貢献されました。また，その高潔なお人柄から，日本国民にも広く愛されました。 ここに謹んで，日本国政府及び国民を代表し，ブッシュ第41代米国大統領の御冥福を心よりお祈り申し上げます。
 Greeting Message from Consul-General TakeuchiDecember 4, 2018 Hello, my name is Midori Takeuchi, and I assumed the position of Consul-General of Japan in Denver following my arrival here on November 27th, 2018. It is my absolute honor to extend my warmest greetings to everyone in the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. This is the third time I have been assigned to diplomatic service in the United States, as I have previously served at the Consulate-General of Japan in New York and the Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit. In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I have worked in the fields of northern American affairs, foreign service training and domestic public relations, as well as with economic issues including energy and Asia-Europe cooperation. I have also spent time assigned to the Board of Audit of Japan. I am delighted and looking forward to this opportunity to serve here in the Rocky Mountain region, in an area so vibrant and blessed with boundless natural beauty. Approximately 8,000 Japanese citizens live in the four mountain states in the area served by the Consulate General of Japan in Denver. The Consulate-General office will strive to provide the best possible consular services, and contribute to the safety and security of all Japanese citizens in this region. We will continue to enhance the services of our Consulate in Denver, as well as provide remote consular service, and endeavor to provide timely information through our website and e-mail services. Against the background of a robust U.S. economy recently, many Japanese companies have started new business operations in the Rocky Mountain region or expanded existing operations. Approximately 100 Japanese companies contribute to the economy and employment in this region, particularly in Colorado and Utah which have enjoyed remarkable economic growth and created much opportunity for business. In cooperation with the JETRO, Japan External Trade Organization, the Consulate-General of Japan intends to further advance its close ties with local state officials and business communities, toward supporting Japanese companies hoping to newly invest or continue smooth operations in the region. The Consulate-General of Japan in Denver further expects to continue presenting Japanese culture for the regional community, with active support of sister city relationships and other grassroots exchanges. Across our four states, this region currently has 16 sister city relationships with towns and cities in Japan. Each of these relationships actively promote mutual understating between the people of Japan and the United States through cultural sharing, with events like Japanese festivals or human exchange such as student exchange and home stays. The Consulate-General enthusiastically supports these activities with the goal of furthering grassroots exchange in the region. This most important mission could not be accomplished without the cooperation of Japan-related organizations such as the Japan America societies, Japanese American civic groups, the Japanese Business Association of the Rockies (JBAR), and various sister city committees and business societies. I look forward to working together with you all, in close cooperation and partnership, toward building solid relations between Japan and the Rocky Mountain region. Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General of Japan in Denver in 1999, and the coming year promises to be momentous as Japan passes from “Heisei” into a new era. With this in mind, the Consulate General will continue its efforts to promote mutual understanding at the grassroots level as well as deepen economic ties and other exchange between Japan and the United States. In the pursuit of this goal, I will devote myself together with my staff, to offer a Consulate that is open and helpful to everyone. I welcome your opinions about the role of our Consulate and its services. I humbly ask for your continuing support, understanding and goodwill, as has been shown over many years toward the Consulate General of Japan in Denver. Thank you, Midori Takeuchi Consul-General of Japan in Denver December 2018
竹内総領事着任挨拶 平成30年12月4日掲載 11月27日に在デンバー日本国総領事として着任致しました。コロラド州、ニューメキシコ州、ユタ州、そしてワイオミング州の皆さまよろしくお願い致します。
Japanese Government Donates Cherry Tree to NM Veteran’s Memorial  Consul General M. Ito & Honorary Consul General Davis Begay  New Mexico Okinawa Goodwill Ambassador Appointed Albuquerque, March 31, 2016: Mrs. Sanae Wright, past-secretary of Okinawa Kenjinkai, was recently appointed as the Shin Uchina-Minkan Taishi or New Okinawa Goodwill Ambassador by the Okinawa Prefecture government. Appointment is in recognition of her dedication to activities at both home and aboard with the cultivation of international bridge between Okinawa and New Mexico communities.   Yokai: Ghosts & Demons of Japan
Under tab "Events & Activities" for more information Japanese Nationals Travel Information Aboard |
Welcome -- Yokoso!
Subpages (12):
Consular Services
Discover Japan & New Mexico : culture, travel, business, & organizations
Doing Business with Japan
Events & Activities
Gallery
JET and other Programs
Kids' Page (Eng /Jpn/Sp )
Map of Japan
Messages from Consul General at Denver
New Mexico Sister Cities
Personalities
Travel