CONSULATE gENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA IN KOBE, JAPAN

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On behalf of my country, I would like to thank you for visiting the website of the Consulate General of Panama in Kobe. Welcome to our website!

It is an honor to serve you from this office. which has its consular jurisdiction over the Fukui, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions.

We are located in the second metropolitan region of Japan and in one of the largest shipping centers of the world. Furthermore, we supervise and work together as a team with the office of the Panama Maritime Authority located in the city of Imabari, which is a sister city of Panama city.

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We hope to further develop and strengthen the good relations between Panama and the western Japan region.

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Consul General of Panama in Kobe Attends Official Opening Ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo  Kobe, Japan — June 12, 2026. The Consul General of Panama in Kobe attended the official ceremony marking the establishment of the Honorary

Yanmar Agribusiness, Kansai — May 18, 2026. The Consul General of Panama in Kobe participated in a session of the Science and Technology Diplomatic Circle (STDC), an event that brought together the consular corps accredited in the Kansai region at the Yanmar

Osaka, Japan — March 23, 2026. As part of the legacy of Panama’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, the Consul General and the Deputy Commissioner General officially presented the Panamanian pavilion’s uniform to the Osaka World Expo Promotion Bureau.  This contribution is

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Welcome

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On behalf of our country, we are pleased to Welcome you to the Website of The General Consulate of Panama, in Kobe Japan.

It is an honor to serve as Consul General of this office which has its consular jurisdiction over the Fukui, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions.

We are located in the second metropolitan region of Japan and in one of the largest shipping centers of the world. Furthermore, we supervise and work together as a team with the office of the Panama Maritime Authority located in the city of Imabari, which is a sister city of Panama city.

Our office essentially provides Maritime and Consular Services along with the promotion of the Panamanian culture and the enhancement of the trade and academic relationships between Panama and the people, companies and institutions of western Japan.

This site aims to provide general information about our country, the Panama Merchant Marine along with other consular and cultural services that our office provides within western Japan, giving you a better understanding of the role and functions of our Office.