U.S. embassy in Japan halts Twitter during shutdown; visa and passport services ongoing as feasible.

The U.S. government shutdown affects the embassy in Tokyo, suspending updates and potentially disrupting passport and visa services.

Disagreement in Washington is shaking things up in Tokyo. The federal shutdown that kicked off on October 1 is stalling the U.S. government, and it’s hitting the American embassy in Japan hard. Both the English and Japanese Twitter accounts for the embassy announced they’re halting posts until things get back to normal, aside from urgent safety updates.

The embassy is your go-to for travel and immigration needs, including passport renewals and visa applications for folks looking to move to the U.S. They’re saying services will continue “as the situation permits,” but that’s about as clear as mud. If you're in Japan and need to interact with the embassy, it’s best to call ahead to confirm what’s available during this shutdown chaos. Stay informed, people.

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