more About Us Location, Contacts & Hours Holiday Schedule Visa Visa Overview How to Apply Visa Visa Fees FAQ Travel to Japan Customs & Quarantine Bringing Medication into Japan Immigration Other Information Culture & Education Culture JET Program MEXT Scholarship Reception for “Japan Day” designation by Massachusetts Legislature (May 7, 2026) 2026 Boston Japan Festival (April 25-26, 2026) Connecticut State Legislature's Legislative Citation for Cherry Tree Planting in Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States (April 29, 2026) Reception Hosted for Japanese-Americans (April 7, 2026) Resolution by the Rhode Island General Assembly to Designate “Japan Day” (March 31, 2026) “WASHOKU” — A Japanese Food & Beverage Showcase (March 19, 2026) Raising of the Japanese National Flag (Hinomaru) at Boston City Hall Plaza and Mayor Michelle Wu’s Proclamation of “Japan National Day” (March 9, 2026) Ceremony Celebrating the Conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, on Ms. Kiyoko Morita Caine, President of the Massachusetts Hokkaido Association (March 6, 2026) Emperor's Birthday Celebration (February 19, 2026) Reception to Commemorate the Launch of the Japan–New England Innovation Collaboration Platform ‘J‑NEXUS’ (February 9, 2026) The Handover Ceremony of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation for Ms. Christine Pilcavage (February 2, 2026) Consular Window Service Hours Office: Mon ~ Fri (excluding holidays): 9:00AM - 12:15PM & 1:15PM - 4:00PM Phone: Mon ~ Fri (excluding holidays): 9:00AM - 12:15PM & 1:15PM - 5:00PM We are only accepting walk-ins. Please make sure to come to our office at least 30 minutes before closing to allow adequate processing time. [Holiday Closure] The Consulate General will be closed on Jan. 1, Jan. 2, Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Apr. 20, Apr. 29, May 25, Jun. 19, Jul. 20, Aug. 11, Sep. 7, Sep. 21, Oct. 12, Nov. 11, Nov. 26, Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Dec. 29, Dec. 30, Dec. 31 2026. What's New go to list May 14, 2026 Reception with Former Minister Takemi and Participants of the Takemi Program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Consul General Takahashi Greets Boston Mayor Michelle Wu (May 13, 2026) May 13, 2026 Presentation of a Commendation from the Consul General to Mr. Nobuhiro Mitsuoka (May 3, 2026) May 11, 2026 Consul General Takahashi Attends Opening Ceremony of “Manjiro Hanami” (May 3, 2026) May 8, 2026 Reception for “Japan Day” designation by Massachusetts Legislature (May 7, 2026) May 7, 2026 Consul General Takahashi exchanges views with Portland Mayor Mark Dion (May 1, 2026) May 6, 2026 Consul General Takahashi attends the opening ceremony of “Hashi” Project exhibition of the Friends of Aomori in Portland, ME (May 1, 2026) May 5, 2026 Visit of Middle School Students of Nagaokakyo City Delegation (April 30, 2026) Presentation of a Commendation from the Consul General to Ms. Etsuko Yashiro (April 26, 2026) Cultural & Innovative Evenings “Nihonga” (May 29, 2026) [3.1MB] go to list Event Information close Cultural & Innovative Evenings Visa News close Visa Information Lifting the measures recommending obtaining a visa in advance for the Peruvian Nationals Multiple Visa for Nationals of the Philippines for individual with considerable financial capacity Designated activities (Digital Nomad, Spouse or Child of Digital Nomad) Designated activities (Future creation individual, Spouse or Child of future creation individual) (J-Find) Special highly skilled professional (J-Skip) Useful Links for Visitors to Japan close Notice of abolition of separate shipping under the consumption tax exemption system Strict Implementation of Animal and Plant Quarantine Measures (Notice from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) For those who are bringing medicines for personal use into Japan Contact information for visitors to Japan in case of illness or injury Foreign national coexistence policies Guide to Living Japan (Abridged) [498KB] Consul General Seiichiro Takahashi A speech at Emperor's Birthday Celebration (February 2026) New Year's Message (January 2026) Previous Greetings from Consul General Biography [220KB] J-NEXUS close About J-NEXUS Researcher Information in the New England Region (PI List) Quarterly Report (SHIKIHO) SNS close Facebook X Instagram YouTube Podcasts