Release of diplomatic records

1. On December 19, 22 files of diplomatic records were released at the Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The files include: the visits by Mr. Nobusuke Kishi, and Mr. Yasuhiro Nakasone, Prime Minister of Japan, to the United States in 1957 and 1987 respectively, and Japan-U.S. semiconductor negotiations in 1986 and 1987.

2. A brief summary and all documents of these records can be accessed from the links below.

• A brief summary (PDF):
• All documents (PDF):