Embassy of France in Tokyo, Japan; address 4-11-44 Minami-Azabu MinatoKu, 106-0047, Minato City; phone +81357986000. Head of mission: Mr. Philippe Setton.…
Head of mission: Mr. Philippe Setton, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr Jules Irrmann, Consul General (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr Michiaki Uriu, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Sonkyo Nomura, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Seiichiro Sawayama, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Masaharu Shibata, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mrs Bente Said, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Kazuaki Kayaba, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Yoshikazu Kinashi, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Heiichi Isawa, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
France is a premier global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. While it appeals to a significant number of travelers, it may specifically attract a portion of the approximately 500,000 Japanese tourists who travel abroad each year.
France is generally considered safe for tourists, but there are notable differences in safety compared to Japan. According to safety rankings, France is 40th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. In the Global Peace Index, France ranks 84th out of 160 countries, whereas Japan ranks significantly higher at 17th. In terms of crime statistics, Japan has a murder rate of 0.2 per 100,000 people, while France's rate is higher at 1.1. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Japan at 0.2 and France at 0.7. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that both countries face organized crime, but Japan generally has lower indices across various crime categories compared to France. For example, Japan's index for mafia groups is 6.5, while France's is 6.0. Overall, while France is a popular tourist destination, travelers from Japan should be aware of the differences in safety and crime rates.