Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., United States; address 2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 20008, Washington; phone +2022386700. Head of mission: Mr.…
Head of mission: Mr. Shigeo Yamada, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Gregory A. Boyko, Honorary Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr John Stich, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. William White, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Kathleen Blakely, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Donna D. Fraiche, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Lloyd T. Hardin, Jr., Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Andrew Schilling, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr Dennis J. Morikawa, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Kelly Moeur, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Stephen B. Knapp, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Ms. Mio Maeda, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Seiichiro Takahashi, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Takehiko Wajima, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Jun Yanagi, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr Yoshiyuki Sadaoka, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Hajime Kishimori, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Kodama, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Zentaro Naganuma, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Kenko Sone, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Hiroyasu Ando, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Shinji Watanabe, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Akio Egawa, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Masaki Shiga, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Yo Osumi, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Makoto Iyori, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Mikio Mori, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Kiyohiko Hamada, Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Steve Aveson, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Japan, 16 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Ali’ioaiga Feturi Elisaia, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Rasim Gasimov, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Dean Gregory Whiteman, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. James Satoshi Kanki, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr William White, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Ron Leonhardt, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Brook Hailu Beshah, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Kate Leonard, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Japan offers a captivating mix of rich traditions and modern innovation, making it an appealing destination for American travelers. Although the number of foreign tourists has been modest recently, those who do visit tend to spend significantly, indicating a strong engagement with the country's attractions. With 33.5 million Americans traveling abroad annually, there is a notable potential for interest in Japan among this group.
Japan is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, particularly when compared to the United States. According to the Global Peace Index, Japan ranks 17th out of 160 countries, while the United States is ranked 130th. In terms of crime statistics, Japan has a significantly lower murder rate, with 0.2 murders per 100,000 people compared to the United States' rate of 6.8. This trend continues with female murder rates, where Japan also stands at 0.2, while the United States has a rate of 2.9. Furthermore, the Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Japan generally has lower indices for various types of crime compared to the United States, suggesting a safer environment for visitors. Overall, tourists from the United States can feel relatively safe while traveling in Japan.