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As of August 5, 2020, consular services including window hours have changed. Click here for more information. The Consulate General will be closed on Nov. 11th, 26th, and 27th.
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Visiting Japan
How to Apply for a Visa / Visa to enter Japan / Customs & Quarantine / Bringing Medications to Japan / Passport Information /
【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
- Diplomatic Blue Book 2020: Annual Report on Japan's Foreign Policy and Activities Released (October 21, 2020)
- Consul General's Commendation Conferred on Ms. Sachi Hamai (October 8, 2020)
- Important Guidance on Japan's Border Control Measures Related to COVID-19 (October 1, 2020)
- Virtual Roundtable Discussion with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and Japan Business Community (September 28, 2020)
- Webinar Recap | "Japan's Strategy to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic" (August 21, 2020)
- Webinar Recap | "COVID-19 Lessons from Japan and Mexico: Culture and the Response to the Pandemic" co-hosted by the Consulates General of Japan and Mexico in Los Angeles and JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (August 19, 2020)
- A coronavirus case reported at City National 2Cal (July 27, 2020)
- Webinar | "COVID-19 Lessons from Japan and Mexico: Culture and the Responses to the Pandemic" on Aug. 3rd (July 27, 2020)
- A coronavirus case reported at City National 2Cal (July 24, 2020)
- Webinar | "Japan's Strategy to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic" on Jul. 29th (July 21, 2020)
- A coronavirus case reported at City National 2Cal (July 16, 2020)
- A coronavirus case reported at City National 2Cal (July 15, 2020)
- Webinar on Japan’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic co-hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles and JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (June 26, 2020)
- Event: Lessons Learned from COVID-19: East Asian Perspectives (June 16, 2020)
- Study in Japan - Applications Now Available for 2021 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships (June 1, 2020)
- Webinar: Japan's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 28, 2020)
- Webinar organized by Japan America Society of Southern California and World Trade Center Los Angeles (May 27, 2020)
- Ryukyu Awamori Promotion from March 7th to 9th (May 5, 2020)
- One Local Staff Member Tests Positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (April 29, 2020)
- Recipients of Spring 2020 Decorations (April 28, 2020)
- Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) (April 27, 2020)
- One Local Staff Member Tests Positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (April 23, 2020)
- 【Important Notice】Announcement from the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles regarding consular services (April 21, 2020)
- Application is open for the 14th Japan International MANGA Award (April 13, 2020)
- Carrying on the Missions of Irene Hirano Inouye - Message from the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles (April 8, 2020)
- Shochu & Awamori Promotion: "Savor Japanese Craft Spirits!" Reception on February 24, and “Japanese Craft Spirits Month” in February 2020 (April 7, 2020)
- A third coronavirus case reported at City National 2Cal (April 1, 2020)
- New Measures to Strengthen Border Measures (April 1, 2020) [307KB]
- Enhanced Quarantine Measure for Entrants from the United States (March 27, 2020) [80KB]
- Important Notice on New Restrictions Related to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (updated March 26, 2020) [282KB]
- Coronavirus case reported at City National 2Cal (March 26, 2020) [274KB]
- Japanese Cuisine Lecture & Demonstration held on Feb. 3rd, 4th, and 6th (March 24, 2020)
- Additional Important Notice on Visa Restrictions Related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (updated March 19, 2020) [72KB]
- Coronavirus case reported at City National 2Cal (March 18, 2020)
- "Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan" in Greater Los Angeles (Mar 18, 2020)
- POSTPONED: Invitation Program for Japanese American Students (Mar 13, 2020)
- Special Presentation by Professor Yoshiyuki Sankai at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (Mar. 11, 2020)
- Fact Sheet: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation in and outside Japan and Japan’s Measures (updated Mar. 10, 2020)
- Fall 2019 Decoration Conferred on Ms. Debra Nakatomi (Feb. 20, 2020)
