Embassy of Japan in Warsaw, Poland; address Szwoleżerów 8, 00-464, Warszawa; phone +48226965000. Head of mission: Mr. Akira Kono. Plus 1 other mission.
Head of mission: Mr. Akira Kono, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Krzysztof Ingarden, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Japan offers a captivating mix of rich traditions and modern innovation, making it an appealing destination for Polish travelers. 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 its attractions. With 6.2 million Poles traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among them in exploring Japan.
Japan is generally considered very safe for tourists, including those from Poland. According to the Global Peace Index, Japan ranks 17th out of 160 countries, making it one of the safest countries in the world, while Poland ranks 32nd. In terms of crime statistics, Japan has a lower murder rate at 0.2 per 100,000 people compared to Poland's 0.7. Additionally, both countries have similar indices for organized crime, but Japan's overall crime rates are lower in several categories, including homicide and drug-related offenses. While Poland ranks 20th in safety among 40 European countries for walking alone at night, Japan does not have specific data for this metric but is widely regarded as safe for pedestrians. Overall, tourists from Poland can feel secure when visiting Japan.