This treaty between the U.S. and Japan was signed on January 19, 1960. It strengthened the U.S. and Japan's commitments to each other, including military cooperation.

The status of the relationship between Japan and the United States.

From 1991 to 1992, the Japanese government conducted research about human rights violations in Japan regarding sex slaves (known as "comfort women"); the study established the Asian Women's Fund, which worked in Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and Indonesia to redress victims. This policy details Japan's actions to address human rights issues and learn from history.

This round of talks resulted in North Korea's agreement to begin nuclear disarmament in exchange for fuel assistance. It also calls for normalization of relations between North Korea and the U.S. and Japan.

Joint Statement of the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee

Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama gave these remarks on August 15, 1995, the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War II. He expresses remorse for Japan's nationalist actions during the war and the need to learn from history to promote peace and improve international relations.

The Convention for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) was signed on May 10, 1993 and entered into force on May 20, 1994.

This treaty, "Agreement between Japan and the United States of America Concerning the Ryukyu Islands and the Daito Island," negotiated control of Okinawa back to Japan while maintaining U.S. military forces on the islands. It is known more commonly as the Okinawa Reversion Agreement.

Japan and some of the Allied Powers signed this treaty on September 8, 1951, in San Francisco, and it came into force on April 28, 1952. It officially ended World War II, outlined compensation for former prisoners of war in Japan, and renounced Japan's rights to some overseas territories.

Sheila A. Smith discusses the opportunities ahead for the United States and Japan before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Asia.