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 U.S. Navy Personnel Formerly Stationed in Japan (Saturday, September 19) Consul General Takahashi Plants Cherry Trees at Connecticut Governor's Residence to Commemorate U.S. 250th Anniversary (June 5, 2026) The Museum of Science, Boston hosted 'Innovation Spotlight: Japan,' an event highlighting Japan’s science, technology, and innovation (May 31, 2026) Consul General Takahashi Hosts Reception for Japan Scholars in the New England area (May 27, 2026) Reception with Former Minister Takemi and Participants of the Takemi Program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (May 12, 2026) 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) 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 Nov. 11, Nov. 26, Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Dec. 29, Dec. 30, Dec. 31 2026. Notice of Year-End and New Year Office Closure J-NEXUS About J-NEXUS Researcher Information in the New England Region (PI List) Quarterly Report (SHIKIHO) What's New go to list close November 13, 2026 Employment Opportunity: Assistant for Cultural Affairs and Public Relations/JET Program Coordinator, Consulate General of Japan in Boston November 6, 2026 Forum hosted to deepen Japan-U.S. AI Business (October 30, 2026) November 5, 2026 Reception to Deepen Japan-U.S. Cooperation in the Tough Tech Sector (October 28,2026) Consulate Chef Asai Explores "Food and Diplomacy" at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (November 2, 2026) October 30, 2026 Cultural Evening “Onigiri Action” (Friday, November 6, 2026) [1.9MB] October 29, 2026 Consul General Takahashi’s Visit to the Japan-America Friendship Festival (October 17, 2026) October 27, 2026 Western MA and Japan Reception: Building Ties Through Basketball and Sister Cities (October 20, 2026) October 20, 2026 Meeting with Ms. Audrey Yamamoto, President and CEO of the U.S.-Japan Council and Japanese-Americans residing in New England (October 19, 2026) Presentation of a Commendation from the Consul General to Boston Higashi School (October 15, 2026) October 9, 2026 Event Report: Cultural Evening “Taiko” (October 5, 2026) 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 Message from Consul General Seiichiro Takahashi (September, 2026) Previous Greetings from Consul General Biography [220KB] SNS close Facebook X Instagram YouTube