Embassy of Japan in Stockholm, Sweden; address Gärdesgatan 10, 115 27; phone +4685793530. Head of mission: Mr. Hideaki Mizukoshi. Plus 3 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Hideaki Mizukoshi, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sweden, 8 Dec 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Claes Henrik Ericsson Grill, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Nicolas Hassbjer, Honorary Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sweden, 23 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Nils Stormby, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Japan offers a compelling 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 strong engagement with the country's offerings. With 4.2 million Swedes traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among them in visiting Japan.
Japan is considered very safe for tourists, including those from Sweden. According to the Global Peace Index, Japan ranks 17th out of 160 countries, making it one of the safest in the world, while Sweden ranks 39th. The murder rate in Japan is significantly lower at 0.2 per 100,000 people compared to Sweden's 1.1. In terms of organized crime, both countries have similar indices for crime networks (5.5) and mafia groups (5.5), but Japan generally has lower scores in areas like arms trafficking (3.0) and drug-related crimes. Overall, tourists from Sweden can feel secure while visiting Japan.