Embassy of Japan

Category: Embassy in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 2520 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Phone: +12022386700

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–12:30PM

Tuesday: 9AM–12:30PM

Wednesday: 9AM–12:30PM

Thursday: 9AM–12:30PM

Friday: 9AM–12:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Michael P.

Oct 14, 2022

As expected for Japanese, very pleasant to deal with. Call at least a day ahead to set a parking appointment because there's no public parking to speak of nearby.

Tafa Burrell

Sep 23, 2022

I love the Japanese people first of all. I have lived in Japan for almost 10 years, my two oldest were born there. At the Embassy the ladies were so wonderful very polite as usual, fast and efficient. Thank you for everything. ALIGATO❤️

Fanethia Cox-Todd

Sep 6, 2022

I want to send condolences from Fanethia Cox-Todd and daughter Deirdreia Cox to the family of. the belated Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. We send the family our love and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Alvin Hadley

Jul 21, 2022

Giving a 3 star just because I'm almost certain the rest of the embassy is much more professional but the woman who answers the telephone to answer questions in English is extremely rude. She told me to simply "refer to the website" before I was even done asking my question and hung up abruptly.

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Questions & Answers

Can I rent a car and drive in Japan? How can I obtain a driver license? Thank you.

Hung Nguyen | Nov 7, 2019
Celeryman | Nov 7, 2019

You must get an international driving certificate from your the DMV. However, if you're not staying in Okinawa, you likely won't need a car unless planning to move to Japan longterm-permanently or living in the countryside

I have a green card and want to visit Japan I want to know if I will need to go for interview

njeik jelo | Nov 7, 2019
Jim Blount | Nov 7, 2019

Call the embassy and ask them

My wife and are planning on moving to Japan later next year.is it required for us to learn Japanese before we move there..

William L Jones Jr | Nov 7, 2018
Aeonne Origins | Nov 7, 2018

If you plan on moving to Japan you would be best to at least learn key phrases and words prior to your flight over and then while there learn Japanese. While Japanese students do take English courses this does not mean they can use it well. Think of it like learning Spanish in high school. Can you fluently speak it now? Especially if you will be living in the country side or outside of a tourist area like Tokyo, Sapporo, Fukuoka, ect... you will be hard pressed to find anyone that can speak and understand English.

Do American citizens need a visa to visit Japan?

Dennis Larson | Nov 6, 2020
Martin Brown | Nov 6, 2020

No you can visit for up to 90 days without a visa if you are visiting from the US.

Is there parking at the Japan Embassy?

Rebecca Hames _ Staff - LacyES | Nov 6, 2020
An Nguyen | Nov 6, 2020

No. But there are street parking around the area. Make sure you read the signs before leave your vehicle since there are area only available to diplomats.

Where do I apply for a rail pass and registry of low cost Ryokan ?

Sy Rotter | Nov 7, 2019
Jim Blount | Nov 7, 2019

On line

i like to work in japan embassy .my brother was employee of japan embassy in tehran iran

Mans majd | Nov 7, 2019
Jim Blount | Nov 7, 2019

Call them and ask for a application

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My son Soufiane Choubani is working in Tokyo as English teacher.we lost contact with him more than a month.we contact Moroccan embassy in tokyo .we did with consulate of Japan in new york without any information.his grandmother just passed away.

Nour eddine Choubani | Nov 7, 2019
Jim Blount | Nov 7, 2019

Stay in touch with the embassy every day. I would go there as soon as you can and ask for a meeting

Is there a comprehensive list of all of the types of medications that are not allowed at all, ones that need permission, and ones that are completely fine? I was reading through the US Embassy of Japan's site and the information is scattered.

Garin Dangler | Nov 7, 2018
Jim Blount | Nov 7, 2018

Just call the Embassy

I will be traveling to Japan as a tourist in mid-October. Are trains running between the following cities: Tokyo to Kanazawa Kanazawa to Takayama Takayama to Kyoto Kyoto to Osaka Osaka to Takamatsu Takamatsu to Hiroshima Hiroshima to Tokyo Thanks

Robert LaSala | Nov 7, 2018
Diana Cameron McQueen | Nov 7, 2019

You best bet is to search online and make travel arrangements through Japanese train companies. There are several train systems, local and national.

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I hope to write a short story about a Japanese bakery that was located in Memphis, Tennessee. The bakery was seized by the local authorities on Dec. 9, 1941. Its name was "Kuni Wada." Unable to find a good translation. Can you translate for me?

John Denkler | Nov 7, 2018
Diana Cameron McQueen | Nov 7, 2019

This is not a service Embassies provide. Best to look online for a translator and hire someone.

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I have America green with America travel documents can I go japan for travel?

Guli İbrahim | Nov 7, 2018
Diana Cameron McQueen | Nov 7, 2019

Call the visa office at the consulate building.

I have a U.S. green card and I just want to go out to meet friends for 8 hours in transit. Can I leave the country at Narita Airport?

Bing Bing Guignes | Nov 7, 2018
Jim Blount | Nov 7, 2018

No

Can my daughter take a trip to Japan with some friends in November with a DUI on her record?

Billie Bakunas | Nov 7, 2018
Jim Blount | Nov 7, 2018

Yes she can travel

How do you renew japanese passport?

John Daly | Nov 7, 2018
Jim Blount | Nov 7, 2018

Go to the embassy and get one. call them first print the document and fill it out with the fees.

Do American citizens needs visa to visit Japan?

A Google User | Nov 7, 2018
Aeonne Origins | Nov 7, 2018

It depends on the time you would be staying in Japan. You can stay up to 90 days under a standard U.S. Passport Book as long as you have a both an arrival and departure plane ticket when you go to board your flight to Japan. If you are staying for longer than 90 days you will need to obtain either a Work or Student Visa depending on your reason for going. Obtaining either can be very difficult so be sure to do proper research into whichever one you need.

Hi there, Passport America need visa for visit to Japan ?

Standly Gunawan | Nov 7, 2018
Aeonne Origins | Nov 7, 2018

It depends on the time you would be staying in Japan. You can stay up to 90 days under a standard U.S. Passport Book as long as you have a both an arrival and departure plane ticket when you go to board your flight to Japan. If you are staying for longer than 90 days you will need to obtain either a Work or Student Visa depending on your reason for going. Obtaining either can be very difficult so be sure to do proper research into whichever one you need.

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Can I apply for citizanship, what are the requirements?

little bear | Nov 7, 2018
Mark Colangelo | Nov 7, 2018

Youre too old...

Is it possible to replace a lost birth certificate?

Norma Durgin | Nov 7, 2018
Mark Colangelo | Nov 7, 2018

Yes...call your hospital you were born in and say youve moved away but need a copy

I live in Virginia, USA. My daughter with special permanent residence in Japan turned 16 on October 24th. How should I renew my permanent residence?

Kumiko Hall | Nov 7, 2017
alex/jack fish/aust | Nov 7, 2018

YOU CAN DO IT ON THE INTERNET your friend Nurari Hiyon

How does the embassy connect with the Afro - Negroids?

Ancient .Ones | Nov 7, 2017
Mark Colangelo | Nov 7, 2017

Just post it, maybe make a reference and theyll see it.. Photos and slang help

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