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September 27, 1985	Summary of Remarks for Use in Meeting of Japanese and Syrian Foreign Ministers at the United Nations In the notes for a meeting between Japanese and Syrian Foreign Ministers at the UN, Japan urges Syria to continue assisting in the release of the American hostages and assures Syria they are putting pressure on Israel to release the Lebanese hostages held in Israel.
September 27, 1985	Cable No. 2483, Ambassador Kuroda to the Foreign Minister, '40th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (Meeting of Japanese and Syrian Foreign Ministers)' In this telegram, Ambassador Kuroda of Japan summarizes the main points of a meeting between Japanese and Syrian foreign ministers where they discuss the growing friendship between Japan and Syria, the American hostages in Lebanon, and Israeli Foreign Minister Shamir’s visit to Japan.
September 24, 1985	Cable No. 4923, Foreign Minister to the Ambassador to the United States, 'Meeting of the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs and Ambassador Mansfield (Problem of 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.
September 23, 1985	Cable No. 787, Ambassador Kato to the Foreign Minister, 'Problem of the Release of the American Hostages' This telegram from Ambassador to Syria Kato to the Foreign Minister of Japan summarizes a conversation between Japan-Syria Friendship Association President Nakayama and President Assad in which President Assad commits to continuing to assist in the release of the American hostages held in Lebanon.
September 21, 1985	Cable No. 785, Ambassador Kato to the Foreign Minister, 'Problem of the Release of the American Hostages' This telegram reports on Ambassador Nakayama’s meetings with Foreign Minister Shara of Syria. The Foreign Minister reported that the Syrian government is dedicated to assist in the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.
August 1, 1985	First Middle East Division, 'Problem of the American Hostages in Lebanon' A summary from the First Middle East Division of the Japanese government about the American hostages held in Lebanon. This document discusses the correspondence between the United States and Japan regarding the hostages and what steps Japan had taken as of August 1, 1985.
July 31, 1985	First Middle East Division, 'Problem of the Release of the American Hostages in Lebanon (Briefing Material for the Prime Minister [Nakasone])'' This document briefs the Prime Minister of Japan on the situation regarding the American hostages in Lebanon and the request from the United States that Japan speak to the Iran and Syria about the matter.
July 29, 1985	Problem of the American Hostages in Lebanon (Prime Minister Nakasone’s Instructions to Vice-Minister Yanagiya) A report detailing Prime Minister Nakasone’s instructions to Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Yanagiya regarding Japan assisting in the release of the American hostages in Lebanon.
September 18, 1985	First Middle East Division, 'Briefing Material for the Prime Minister [Nakasone]: Problem of the Release of the American Hostages' This briefing material for the Prime Minister of Japan summarizes Ambassador Nakayama’s meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Shara where Syria resolved to continue assisting in the release of the American hostages in Lebanon and Ambassador to the United States Matsunaga’s conversation with President’s Assistant McFarlane where the United States expressed thanks for Japan’s role in the crisis and discussed the release of one hostage.
August 1, 1985	Cable No. 644, Ambassador Kato to the Foreign Minister, 'Problem of the Release of the American Hostages (Dispatch of Prime Minister’s Special Envoy)' A telegram from Japanese Ambassador Kato to the Foreign Minister regarding the interpreters needed for Special Envoy Nakayama’s trips to Iran and Syria about the American hostages held in Lebanon.