Diplomatic Bluebook
Diplomatic Bluebook 2022
Message from the Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Opening Special Feature The Fight Against the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in 2021
- CHAPTER 1 Overview of the International Situation and Outlook for Japan's Diplomacy
- CHAPTER 2 Japan's Foreign Policy by Region
- CHAPTER 3 Japan Strengthening Its Presence in the International Community
- CHAPTER 4 Japan's Diplomacy Open to the Public
- References
Photo Index
Contents
Preface to the Diplomatic Bluebook 2022
Section 1 Promotion of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)”
Section 4 Latin America and the Caribbean
2 Regional Situations in Europe
3 Collaboration with European Regional Institutions, and the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
Section 6 Russia, Central Asia and Caucasus
Section 7 The Middle East and North Africa
2 Situation in the Middle East
3 The Situation in North Africa (Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco)
Section 1 Efforts for Peace and Stability of Japan and the International Community
1 National Security Initiatives
2 Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements
Project to Promote Exchanges and Enhance Mutual Understanding between Japan and the U.S. (Youth Exchange Program)- Serving as Chair of the Legal Subcommittee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)
- Participating in the Program for Global Human Resource Development for Peacebuilding and Development
4 Disarmament and Non-proliferation and the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy
5 Japan's Efforts at the United Nations
Section 2 Japan's International Cooperation (Development Cooperation and Response to Global Issues)
3 Science and Technology Diplomacy
- Responding to the Largest Postwar Humanitarian Crisis
- Protecting the Global Environment Now, More than Ever, in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Recommendations toward Realizing Food Systems Transformation and Improvement in Nutrition through Science and Technology – STEP Initiative by STI (Systems Transformation to Ensure Planetary health)
Section 3 Japan's Economic Diplomacy to Promote National and Global Interests
1 Overview of Economic Diplomacy
2 Promotion of Rule-Making to Bolster Free and Open Global Economic Systems
3 Leading Discussions at International Conferences
5 Promoting Resource Diplomacy along with Foreign Direct Investment in Japan
Section 4 Efforts to Promote Understanding and Trust in Japan
2 Cultural, Sports, and Tourism Diplomacy
The Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 – A Sports Event Symbolizing the Unity of People Around the World –- Japan's new World Heritage: Natural heritage (Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island) and cultural heritage (Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan)
10 Years Since the Great East Japan Earthquake
Section 1 Japanese Society and People Deepening Their Ties with the World
1 Japan's Growth and Acceptance of Foreign Nationals
2 Japanese Continuing Working in the International Community
- Voices of People Who Have Been Supporting Activities of the United Nations The Allure of Working in UN Organizations: The importance of serving in the field
- “Field First” – UNHCR's Emergency Assistance Activities and its Support System
- Election of Metoki Masahiko as Director General of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- Improving Nutrition and Livelihoods Through Familiar Ingredients─Making “Furikake” in Timor-Leste
- Volunteer Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Viet Nam
Section 2 Supporting Japanese Nationals Overseas
1 Risks and Safety of Japanese Nationals Overseas
2 Consular Service and Assistance for Japanese Living Overseas
3 Cooperation with Emigrants and Japanese Descendants (Nikkei)
Section 3 Diplomacy with the Support of the Public
1 Proactive Communications to the Public
