Site Visit: Embassy of Japan

When: Wednesday, April 15th 2026, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Location: 2520 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20008, United States

Join us for our final site visit of the spring semester, with a visit to the Embassy of Japan in Washington! You'll gain unique insights into Japanese culture, internships and career opportunities in diplomacy, and international education initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with embassy officials, ask questions, and learn about Japan's role on the global stage. Students will meet with staff TBD. Space is limited to 15 students.AGENDA10:50 a.m.  Arrival, security processing11:00 a.m.  Introductions and presentation with diplomats. 12:15 p.m.  Possible opportunity for networking12:30 p.m. Photo and dismissal LOGISTICSParticipants are welcome to meet Elliott staff at the Graduate Student Lounge on the 6th Floor, in front of the GSS office, by 10:05 a.m. as we plan to head out no later than 10:10 a.m. 
Walk 5 min to Virginia Av NW & E St NW. 
10:20 Board the D74 Bus- to Rhode Island Avenue
10:43 Transfer at Massachusetts Av NW & Florida
10:48 Board D90 Tenleytown
Exit at Massachusetts Av NW & California St NW
Walk 2 minute to arrive at Embassy by approximately 10:48 a.m. 

Those who would like to meet the group at the Embassy of France, kindly be sure to arrive no later than 10:50 a.m.Students must bring a Government Issued ID with them for admittance to the Embassy. (Your GW-ID does NOT meet this requirement.)ESIA NO-SHOW POLICY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS EVENT.In order to ensure the effectiveness of the services offered by the Elliott School's Graduate Student Services and maintain professionalism and courtesy between graduate students, alumni, professional staff, and our Employer Partners, the No-Show Policy is in effect for this event. Should you need to cancel your registration, you must log in to Handshake and update your RSVP, or contact our office [email protected] no later than 24 hours before any career event.DRESS CODE-  BUSINESS/BUSINESS CASUALNote:  The dress code for all employer events is business professional unless otherwise stated. Students who are dressed inappropriately may be turned away. Please reach out to your career coach or GSS if you have questions about what professional dress entails. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions and thank you again for registering!