Imabari, Japan – November 2025. As part of the celebrations for the 122nd anniversary of the Republic of Panama and the 10th anniversary of the
Osaka, Japan – October 12, 2025. Panama has been awarded the Gold Prize at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, during the awards ceremony held on the penultimate
Kobe, Japan – September to November 2025. In an effort to strengthen academic and cultural ties between Panama and Japan, the Consulate General of Panama
Osaka, Japan – September 6, 2025. As part of the celebrations for Panama’s National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, an official reception was held in
Osaka, Japan – September 6, 2025. As part of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP) and the Osaka
Osaka, Japan – September 6. Panama proudly celebrated its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, in a day marked by the presence of a distinguished
Osaka, April 15, 2025 Panama officially opened its pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, marking its participation in one of the most important international events of
Statement by the President of the Republic of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, regarding the Panama Canal
Miss Any Lam Chong from the Consulate General met with the directors of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (OCCI), Negoro Takayoshi, Tsuchida Nanako
Miss Any Lam Chong L. from the Consulate General, held a meeting with Professor Tomoyuki Naito, who also serves as Vice President at the Graduate
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.