The Economic Section covers economic, agriculture, environment, science & technology issues as well as economic cooperation with Japan on a full agenda of international issues. Utilizing an extensive network of Japanese contacts, the section advocates and explains U.S. policy positions, ensures that U.S. policy is effectively implemented, protects U.S. interests, anticipates new policy requirements, and keeps U.S. decision-makers informed through timely reporting.

The Consul General in Sapporo assists in the promotion of U.S. foreign relations and interests in the northern areas of Japan. The areas covered, Hokkaido, Aomori, Akita, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures, are vital parts of Japan's economic and agricultural infrastructure and there are considerable U.S. industrial and cultural interests in the region. The Consul General provides the vibrant regions of Hokkaido and Tohoku with a link to U.S. economic, agricultural, environmental, scientific and technological resources.