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
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
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
Kansai, Japan — February 26, 2024. The Consulate General participated in a session of the Kansai Consular Forum, a platform that brings together consular representatives from the
Kobe, Japan — February 18, 2024. The Consul General of Panama In Kobe participated in a working meeting with representatives from Murata Technologies as part of the activities of the
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
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.