Embassy of Japan in Lisbon, Portugal; address Ramalho Ortigão Street 51, 6th, 1070-229, Lisbon; phone +351213110560. Head of mission: Mr. Makoto Ota. Plus 1…
Head of mission: Mr. Makoto Ota, Ambassador (as listed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr Eurico Castro Alves, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Japan offers a captivating mix of rich traditions and modern innovation, making it an appealing destination for Portuguese travelers. Although the number of foreign tourists has been modest lately, visitors tend to spend significantly, indicating a strong engagement with the country's attractions. With around 1 million Portuguese traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among them in exploring Japan.
Japan is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Portugal. According to the Global Peace Index, Japan ranks 17th out of 160 countries, making it one of the safest countries globally. In comparison, Portugal ranks 7th in the same index, indicating that while both countries are safe, Portugal has a slightly higher safety ranking. In terms of crime statistics, Japan has a lower murder rate of 0.2 per 100,000 people compared to Portugal's 0.8. This suggests that violent crime is less prevalent in Japan. However, organized crime indices indicate that Japan has a higher score for mafia groups (6.5) compared to Portugal (4.5), indicating a more significant presence of organized crime. Overall, while both countries are safe, tourists from Portugal can expect a secure environment in Japan, with lower rates of violent crime but a slightly higher presence of organized crime.