The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, on Monday touted the U.S.-Japan alliance and said that the two nations would not “shy away” from any challenges and adversaries undermining democratic values. Emanuel, who arrived in Tokyo with his wife on Sunday, conveyed his greetings to the Japanese people through a video message released on his Twitter account on Monday. “We face a critical juncture, but our nations can confront common challenges, united in the belief of our shared values, our shared interests, and our shared goals,” he said. “This work, our work will determine the destiny of the democratic example.” Describing the U.S.-Japan alliance as “a beacon of endless possibility and promise,” Emanuel said that the partnership promoted peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region for more than 60 years. “Our two nations will not shy away from any challenge or any adversary who undermines [democratic] values. What …