The Embassy of Japan in Bucharest represents Japan in Romania and serves Japanese citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Șoseaua Nicolae Titulescu nr. 4-8, et. 8, East Wing, Sector 1, 011141 Bucharest, Romania |
| Telephone | +40 21 319 1890 |
| Fax | +40 21 319 1895 |
| embassy@bu.mofa.go.jp | |
| Head of Mission | Katae Takashi, Ambassador |
| National Day | 23 February (The Emperor’s Birthday) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 13:30 - 16:30 |
Hours shown: consular section public hours, according to the list of the diplomatic corps accredited in Romania published by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:30 and 13:30–17:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Japanese Embassy in Bucharest
The ambassador is Katae Takashi; accreditation dated 22 January 2024.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Japanese sources:
Japanese passport (new or renewal, abroad)
- Passport application form, filled in and signed (the embassy or consulate can provide it)
- One photo taken within the last six months, 35 × 45 mm
- Your current or expired passport
- Koseki Tohon (family register certificate) issued within six months – needed for a new passport, an expired passport or after a change of name or registered domicile
- Proof of your residence status and address in Romania (e.g. residence card)
- Collection in person; applicants under 18 receive a 5-year passport with a parent’s consent
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan – passport application procedure and required documents, Embassy of Japan – Japanese passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in Bucharest
97 other countries are represented in Bucharest, among them: Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (honorary), Latvia (honorary), Lebanon (embassy), Libya (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (honorary), Malaysia (embassy), Malta (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy), Monaco (honorary), Mongolia (honorary), Montenegro (embassy), Morocco (embassy), Netherlands (embassy), North Korea (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 98 missions is on the overview page for Romania.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on the public holidays observed in Romania – New Year (1 and 2 January), Epiphany (6 January), the Feast of St John the Baptist (7 January), the Day of the Union of the Romanian Principalities (24 January), Orthodox Good Friday, Orthodox Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, Labour Day (1 May), Children’s Day (1 June), Orthodox Whit Sunday and Whit Monday, the Dormition of the Mother of God (15 August), St Andrew’s Day (30 November), Romania’s National Day (1 December) and Christmas (25 and 26 December). Easter and Whitsun follow the Orthodox calendar (in 2027: Good Friday 30 April, Easter Monday 3 May, Whit Monday 21 June). It is usually also closed on Japan’s national day (23 February).
Emergency assistance
In Romania, call 112 for any emergency – police, ambulance or fire service. Romanian citizens who need help in Japan can contact the Romanian embassy accredited to the country or the Consular Department of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (information line +40 21 431 15 81).
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Details checked on 16 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania – List of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Romania (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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