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As of November 16, 2020, consular services including window hours and visa exemptions have changed. Click here for more information. The Consulate General will be closed on February 4, 21 & 23, March 31, 2022.
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Visiting Japan
How to Apply for a Visa / Visa to enter Japan / Customs & Quarantine / Bringing Medications to Japan
For Japanese Nationals
Passport Information / Japanese Certificate / Japanese Registration
【Important Notice for Japanese Passport Applicants】 Passport window is only accepting those who already have an appointment (starting June 15, 2020). Please click here and book your appointment before coming to the Consulate.
【Important Notice for Japanese Passport Applicants】 Passport window is only accepting those who already have an appointment (starting June 15, 2020). Please click here and book your appointment before coming to the Consulate.
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- [Applications Open] Announcing a New Video Information Series (January 25, 2022)
- [Announcement] Announcing a New Video Information Series (January 14, 2022)
- First Japanese Dual Language Program Opens In Los Angeles Unified School District (January 13, 2022)
- Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 Japanese Government (MEXT) Japanese Studies Students Scholarships (January 11, 2022)
- 2022 New Year's Greeting from Consul General MUTO Akira (January 1, 2022)
- Establishment of Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F) (December 23, 2021)
- Announcement of Online Event "Online Career & Networking Event to Support California Employment" (December 15, 2021)
- Consulate General hosted an event for RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy advisory board members (December 13, 2021)
- Japan & Black L.A. Initiative: California African American Museum Visit (December 9, 2021)
- Webinar | “Building Hydrogen Corridors in the Pacific West for a Carbon Neutral Future” on Dec. 2nd & 6th (November 30, 2021)
- L.A. Next Generation Japanese American-Yonsei Leaders Initiative Event with JBA (November 23, 2021)
- Event | Aurora Benefit Concert in LA feat. Tadataka Unno on Dec. 4th (November 16, 2021)
- Japanese Companies Invited to Present to California Lt. Governor and Director of Go-Biz (November 15, 2021)
- The Japanese Food Festival "LA eats JAPAN ~ Shake your Japanese Taste Buzz ~" will be held on Sunday, November 14th (November 12, 2021)
- Japanese Language and Cultural Program Launched at Poway Unified School District (November 10, 2021)
- 2021 JET Program Welcome Back Reception & Alumni Reunion (November 9, 2021)
- Position Available: Temporary Assistant to the JET Program Coordinator (November 8, 2021)
- Call for Survey Participation: The 2021 Annual Survey on Japanese Companies (November 8, 2021)
- Conferment Ceremony of the 2021 Foreign Minister's Commendation Honoring Professor Hitoshi Abe Held (November 4, 2021)
- Recipients of Fall 2021 Decorations (November 3, 2021)
