In this telegram to the Ambassador to Syria, the Foreign Minister instructs the Ambassador to elaborate on the dispatch of Special Envoy Nakayama, citing bilateral relations between Japan and Syria, the American hostages held in Lebanon, and the TWA Flight 847 Hijacking Incident as topics for discussion.

A telegram from the Japanese Foreign Minister to the Japanese Ambassadors to Iran and Syria regarding the American hostages held in Lebanon.

A telegram describing a meeting between the Japanese Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State in Kuala Lumpur. At the meeting, they discussed the American hostages in Lebanon and diplomatic meetings with Syria.

A telegram from the Foreign Minister in Japan to the Japanese Ambassador to the United States requesting that the Ambassador deliver a letter to Secretary Shultz concerning the Foreign Minister’s trip to the Middle East.

This draft message to Secretary of State Schultz from a Japanese government official summarizes a series of trips to countries in the Middle East and appeals to the United States to assist in obtaining peace in the Middle East.

A note seeking approval for a message to Secretary Shultz about Minister Abe’s visit to the Middle East.

A telegram documenting correspondence between the Foreign Minister Shara and the Ambassador to Syria regarding the American hostages in Lebanon.

A telegram from Ambassador to the United States Ambassador Matsunaga informing the Foreign Minister of Japan that the United States expresses gratitude for Japan’s ongoing commitment to the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.

A telegram informing the Japanese Ambassador to the United States about the second meeting between Special Envoy Nakayama and Foreign Minister Shara. Foreign Minister Shara affirms that while Syria’s influence is somewhat limited, Syria is doing all it can to assist in the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.

This is a telegram from Ambassador Matsunage of Japan to the Foreign Minister of Japan about the Ambassador’s correspondence with the United States . The President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs McFarlane expressed gratitude for the Japanese government’s help regarding the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.