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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 July 5, August 9, and September 6, 2021.
Office Location, Hours & Holidays, and Directions & Parking / Greetings from Consul General
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.
News Topics
- Webinar | "The World of Kengo Kuma – New Form of Encounter between Tradition and Modernity in Architecture" on Jun. 23rd (June 11, 2021)
- Regarding the Increase in Anti-Asian Incidents (June 4, 2021)
- "RECONNECTING A Vision of Unity by Kengo Kito" Exhibition at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Open from June 16 (June 9, 2021)
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Community Cleanup - Consul General Muto joins Councilmember Kevin De Leon in Little Tokyo (June 1, 2021)
- New measures for border enforcement (14) (May 25, 2021)
- Role of Hydrogen Energy in a Nutshell! New Video! (May 21, 2021)
- For adopted children who were adopted through “Baby Life” and their adoptive parents (May 18, 2021)
- Webinar | "A CONVERSATION ON THE 'QUAD'" on May. 26th (May 5, 2021)
- Recipients of Spring 2021 Decorations (April 28, 2021)
- 2022 MEXT Scholarships now available for Research (graduate), Undergraduate, and Specialized Training College students (April 27, 2021)
- Webinar Recap | "New Perspectives on Japan: How Japan Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic" (April 27, 2021)
- Appointment Ceremony of "Goodwill Ambassador to Promote Japanese Cuisine" for Mr. David Schlosser & Sake Seminar (April 21, 2021)
- Appointment Ceremony of "Goodwill Ambassador to Promote Japanese Cuisine" for Mr. Toshio Ueno & Sake Seminar (April 21, 2021)
- Sake Promotion Seminar co-hosted with Tippsy Inc. (April 21, 2021)
- Program to Strengthen Livelihood and Business Foundations for Japanese Nationals Overseas and People of Japanese Descent (Nikkei) (April 21, 2021)
- Seeking Centenarians for Fall Honors 2021 (April 20, 2021)
- Announcement of the Basic Policy on handling of the ALPS treated water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) (April 15, 2021)
- Webinar | "U.S.-Japan Collaboration and Public-Private Partnerships for Space Exploration" on Apr. 15th (April 8, 2021)
- Shochu & Awamori Promotion: “Japanese Craft Spirits Month” in February 2021, and the online event "Japanese Craft Spirits Festival" on February 28 (April 7, 2021)
- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to oppose hate-related crimes against Asian residents (March 26, 2021)
- Webinar Recap | "Redesigning Communities for an Aging Society ~Kashiwa Model, Japan~" (March 25, 2021)
- Consul General's Commendation Conferred on Mr. Haruo Takehana (March 24, 2021)
- JBA 60th Anniversary Online Event Held (March 23, 2021)
