Ambassador emphasizes trust, standards and shared values in US–Japan Genesis collaboration

Jul 28, 2026

In the fireside chat, Ambassador Yamada said trust and shared values underpin Japan’s selection as the Genesis mission’s first international partner and called for joint work on technical standards alongside scientific cooperation.

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Ambassador Yamada said trust underpins the U.S.–Japan partnership and argued that the countries should shape next-generation technical standards that reflect shared values. “That is trust,” he said, describing longstanding diplomatic and economic ties as a foundation for collaborative science and technology work.

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