Embassy(大使館)
7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
東京都港区赤坂7-3-38
Monday to Friday: 9:30–12:00, 13:30–16:30 (reservations required); General admission: 9:00–17:30
月~金 9:30–12:00、13:30–16:30(予約制);一般 9:00–17:30
🌏tel:+81 3-5412-6200 🌏tel:+81 3-5412-6289
📞tel:03-5412-6200 📞tel:03-5412-6289
Consulate-General(総領事館)
Nakafuji Marunouchi Building 6F, 3-17-6 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
愛知県名古屋市中区丸の内3-17-6 中藤丸の内ビル6F
Monday to Friday 9:00–12:30, 13:30–17:30 (reservations required)
月~金 9:00–12:30、13:30–17:30(予約制)
🌏tel:+81 52-972-0450 🌏tel:+81 52-972-0453
📞tel:052-972-0450 📞tel:052-972-0453
Honorary Consulate(名誉領事館)
Poseidon Maruyama 2F, 26-1-3 Odori Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
北海道札幌市中央区大通西26-1-3 ポセイドン円山2F
Reservations required. Advance contact required.
要予約。事前連絡必須
🌏tel:+81 11-643-2520
📞tel:011-643-2520
Located within Kyushu Electric Power Company Headquarters, 2-2-1 Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
福岡県福岡市中央区渡辺通2-2-1 九州電力本社内
Tuesdays and Thursdays 14:00–17:30 (reservations required)
火・木 14:00–17:30(予約制)
🌏tel:+81 3-5412-6200
📞tel:03-5412-6200
Hiroshima University of Economics, 5-37-1 Gion, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
広島県広島市安佐南区祇園5-37-1 広島経済大学内
Business hours are not disclosed, reservations are recommended
営業時間非公開、予約推奨
🌏tel:+81 82-875-7530
📞tel:082-875-7530
What do embassies, consulates general, and honorary consulates do?
大使館・総領事館・名誉領事館それぞれ何をする所?
Embassy(大使館)
- Placed in: Foreign capitals (only Tokyo in Japan)(置かれる場所:外国の首都(日本では東京のみ))
- Top: Ambassador(トップ:大使)
Main role(主な役割)
- General diplomacy between the two countries (political, economic, and cultural exchanges)(両国の外交全般(政治・経済・文化交流))
- International treaties and diplomatic negotiations(国際条約や外交交渉)
- Liaison between your government and the Japanese government(自国政府と日本政府の連絡窓口)
- Protection of nationals residing in Japan (including some procedures such as passports and visas)(在留自国民の保護(パスポート、ビザなど一部業務も))
- Characteristics: It is the “headquarters” of diplomacy. It has a strong political tone and is the center of communication between nations.(特徴:外交の「本部」的存在。政治色が強く、国家間のやりとりの中心。)
Consulate-General(総領事館)
- Location: Major cities other than the capital (Osaka, Yokohama, Sapporo, Fukuoka, etc.)(置かれる場所:首都以外の主要都市(大阪、横浜、札幌、福岡など))
- Top: Consul General(トップ:総領事)
Main role(主な役割)
- Consular services for nationals (passport renewal, visa issuance, birth and marriage registration, assistance in the event of an incident or accident)(自国民への領事サービス(パスポート更新、ビザ発給、出生・婚姻届、事件・事故時の支援))
- Promoting economic and cultural exchange between one’s own country and the region(自国と地域との経済・文化交流促進)
- Supporting local businesses and tourism(地域の企業や観光のサポート)
- Characteristics: It has a stronger emphasis on “lifestyle and business support” than diplomacy. It is a direct contact point for travelers and expatriates.(特徴:外交よりも「生活・ビジネス支援」の色合いが強い。旅行者や駐在員にとっての直接的な窓口。)
Honorary Consulate(名誉領事館)
- Location: Regional cities and prefectures that do not have embassies or consulates(置かれる場所:大使館・総領事館がない地方都市や県)
- Top: Honorary Consuls *Many of them are local influential people or entrepreneurs(トップ:名誉領事 ※多くは地元の有力者・企業家)
Main role(主な役割)
- Simple support for citizens (emergency contact, document delivery, etc.)(自国民への簡易的な支援(緊急連絡や書類受け渡しなど))
- Promoting exchanges and friendship with the local community(地域との交流・友好促進)
- They often do not handle full-scale visa and passport procedures.(本格的なビザ・パスポート業務は行わないことが多い)
- Characteristics: They are not permanent diplomats, and operate without pay or with a small salary. Diplomatic functions are limited.(特徴:常駐外交官ではなく、無報酬または少額報酬で活動。外交機能は限定的。)
Consulate(領事館)
- Consulate: A local branch office (small scale)(領事館:地方拠点の出張所的な存在(小規模))