Missions abroad

Japanese embassies and consulates abroad

  • 248 missions
  • 146 countries
  • 139 embassies

Japan runs 248 missions in 146 countries: 139 embassies, 88 consulates, 12 honorary consulates and 9 other offices. The largest networks are in the United States (16), France (9) and Australia (8).

Countries with missions

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Japanese embassies and consulates abroad

Visa rules for Japan passport holders

Entry rules for Japan passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free114
  • Visa on arrival38
  • Electronic travel authorisation11
  • e-Visa21
  • Visa required15

Visa rules for Japan passport holders

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Japan’s missions by continent

By continent, 71 of Japan’s missions are in Asia, 69 in Europe, 54 in the Americas, 29 in Africa and 25 in Oceania; Asia accounts for 29%.

Where Japan has the most missions

After the United States (16), Japan’s largest networks are in France (9), Australia (8), China (8), Brazil (6), Germany (6) and India (6).

Embassies of Japan

Japan has an embassy in 138 countries. In 8 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy.

Honorary consuls of Japan

Japan has 12 honorary consulates, 5% of its network; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere. In French Polynesia, honorary consuls are its only representation.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Japan have the most consulates?

In the United States, with 16 missions, followed by France (9).

In which countries is Japan represented only by honorary consuls?

French Polynesia.