Embassy of Japan in Panama City, Panama; address 50th and 60th Street E, Panamá; phone +5072636155. Head of mission: Mr. Kazuyoshi Matsunaga.
Head of mission: Mr. Kazuyoshi Matsunaga, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Japan offers a captivating mix of rich traditions and modern attractions, appealing to visitors with its cultural depth and natural beauty. Although the number of foreign tourists has been modest recently, the high spending per visitor indicates that those who do travel to Japan are highly engaged. With around 400,000 Panamanians traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among some of them in visiting Japan.
Japan is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, including those from Panama. According to the Global Peace Index, Japan ranks 17th out of 160 countries, significantly safer than Panama, which ranks 94th. In terms of crime statistics, Japan has a remarkably low murder rate of 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to Panama's 12.7. This trend continues across various crime indices, with Japan generally scoring better in organized crime categories, such as state crime (3.0 for Japan vs. 7.5 for Panama) and drug-related crimes. Overall, tourists from Panama can feel secure traveling in Japan, given its low crime rates and high safety rankings.