Embassy of the Republic of Korea(韓国大使館)
1-2-5 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
東京都港区南麻布1−2−5
🌏tel:+81 3-3452-7611
📞tel:03-3452-7611
Korean Consulate(韓国領事館)
1-2-5 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
東京都港区南麻布1−2−5
🌏tel:+81 3-3455-2601(1~3)
📞tel:03-3455-2601(1~3)
1-4-1 Kita 2-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
北海道札幌市中央区北2条西1-4-1
🌏tel:+81 11-218-0288
📞tel:011-218-0288
1-4-3 Uesugi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
宮城県仙台市青葉区上杉1-4-3
🌏tel:+81 22-221-2751(2753)
📞tel:022-221-2751(2753)
118 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
神奈川県横浜市中区山手町118
🌏tel:+81 456-21-4531(1~3)
📞tel:045-621-4531(1~3)
Bandaijima Building 8th floor, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
新潟県新潟市中央区万代島ビル8階
🌏tel:+81 25-255-5555
📞tel:025-255-5555
1-19-12 Meieki Minami, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
愛知県名古屋市中村区名駅南1-19-1
🌏tel:+81 52-586-9221
📞tel:052-586-9221
2-3-4 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
大阪府大阪市中央区西心斎橋2-3-4
🌏tel:+81 6-4256-2345
📞tel:06-4256-2345
2-21-5 Nakayamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
兵庫県神戸市中央区中山手通2-21-5
🌏tel:+81 78-221-4853(4855)
📞tel:078-221-4853(4855)
5-9-17 Midoricho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
広島県広島市南区緑町5-9-17
🌏tel:+81 82-505-2100(2101)
📞tel:082-505-2100(2101)
1-1-3 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
福岡県福岡市中央区地行浜1-1-3
🌏tel:+81 92-771-0461(1~3)
📞tel:092-771-0461(1~3)
honorary consulate(名誉領事館)
Shizuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 20-8 Kurogane-cho, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
静岡県静岡市葵区黒金町20−8静岡商工会議所内
🌏tel:+81 54−253−5111
📞tel:054−253−5111
Shimonoseki National Diet Building 2nd floor, 2-13-10 Higashiyamahonmachi, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
山口県下関市東山本町2−13−10下関国会館2
🌏tel:+81 83−266−8426
📞tel:083−266−8426
1,715 Miyamahigashi, Higashiichikicho, Hioki City, Kagoshima
鹿児島日置市東市来町美山東1,715
🌏tel:+81 99−274−2358
📞tel:099−274−2358
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))