Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; address Villa 633, Mubarak Bin Mohammed St., Abu Dhabi; phone +97124435696. Head of mission: Mr. Ken…
Head of mission: Mr. Ken Okaniwa, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Jun Imanishi, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Japan offers a compelling mix of rich traditions and modern attractions, making it an appealing destination for visitors from the United Arab Emirates. Although the number of foreign tourists has been modest recently, the high spending per visitor indicates that those who travel to Japan are highly engaged. With 6.3 million Emiratis traveling abroad annually, a segment of this population is likely to be interested in exploring Japan.
Japan is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, including those from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the Global Peace Index, Japan ranks 17th out of 160 countries, significantly safer than the UAE, which ranks 52nd. In terms of crime statistics, Japan has a lower murder rate of 0.2 per 100,000 people compared to the UAE's 0.5. Additionally, various organized crime indices indicate that Japan has a lower prevalence of organized crime and related activities compared to the UAE. For example, Japan scores 3.0 for state crime and 2.0 for heroin trade, while the UAE scores higher in these areas. Overall, tourists from the UAE can feel secure when visiting Japan, given its low crime rates and high safety rankings.