


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

Panama strengthens the quality of its merchant fleet
According to the latest evaluations, Panama has achieved a 96.5% compliance rate with international maritime safety and environmental protection standards. This milestone reinforces the quality and credibility of the Panama Ship Registry, ensuring a modern, well-maintained fleet that adheres to
Panama’s Minister of Maritime Affairs pays official visit to Japan
The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Administrator of the Panama Maritime Authority, Luis Roquebert, accompanied by the Director General of the Merchant Marine, Ramón Franco, are on an official visit to Japan from February 3 to 8, in the cities
Press Release
Statement by the President of the Republic of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, regarding the Panama Canal