U.S. Embassy Tokyo, through its Public Affairs Section, invites creative, engaging proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Japan through public-engagement programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a tie to U.S. culture or society and/or a connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Audiences can include: