Embassy of Denmark in Japan

JAPAN/TSUNAMIVARSEL: Et kraftigt jordskælv har fundet sted i havet ud for Japans østkyst den 20. april omkring kl. 16.52 lokal tid. De japanske myndigheder har udsendt tsunamivarsler for nordøstlige og østlige kystområder i præfekturerne Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi og Fukushima. Følg myndighedernes anvisninger, herunder i nogle områder at søge væk fra kysten mod højere beliggende områder. Hent app’en Safety Tips: https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/app.html . Hold dig opdateret via medierne, fx NHK Japan World: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/ , lokale myndigheder, dit hotel og rejsearrangør. Ved behov for akut rådgivning kontakt Udenrigsministeriets Globale Vagtcenter 24/7 på: +45 3392 1112 eller [email protected]. Hvis du opholder dig i Japan, så tilmeld dig Danskerlisten via vores app Rejseklar eller danskerlisten.um.dk. Læs rejsevejledningen på https://um.dk/rejse-og-ophold/rejse-til-udlandet/rejsevejledninger/japan/

Japan De fleste danskere har ingen problemer under besøg i Japan. Brug din sunde fornuft og vær opmærksom på mistænkelig adfærd, som du ville være det, hvis du var i Danmark.

OBS til danskere i udlandet

Hvis du opholder dig i udlandet, anbefaler vi at brevstemme så tidligt som muligt.

Den aktuelle situation i Mellemøsten kan påvirke internationale postforsendelser – også uden for regionen – og dermed forsinke levering af brevstemmer.

Du kan brevstemme på Den Danske Ambassade i Tokyo i vores åbningstid.

Folketingsvalg 24. marts 2026

Der kan brevstemmes på ambassaden i Tokyo ved personligt fremmøde på hverdage 9:30-11:30 uden forudgående aftale, samt efter forudgående aftale pr. e-mail på [email protected] på hverdage fra 13:30-16:00. (Bemærk at der kan forekomme ventetid pga. stor interesse for at stemme.)

Der kan brevstemmes efter forudgående aftale på de danske honorære konsulater i Japan. Kontakt konsulaterne direkte for aftale.

Ambassaden kan ikke garantere hvornår stemmerne når frem til Danmark med posten. Vælgere bør derfor afgive deres brevstemmer i så god tid som muligt.

For flere oplysninger se ambassadens hjemmeside.

General Election – 24 March 2026

Advance voting (postal voting) is available at the Embassy in Tokyo by personal appearance on weekdays from 09:30–11:30 without prior appointment, and on weekdays from 13:30–16:00 by prior appointment via e-mail at [email protected]. (Please note that waiting times may occur due to high voter turnout.)

Advance voting is also available by prior appointment at the Danish honorary consulates in Japan. Please contact the consulates directly to schedule an appointment.

The Embassy cannot guarantee when postal votes will reach Denmark. Voters are therefore strongly encouraged to cast their advance votes as early as possible.

For more information, please visit the Embassy’s website.

🌸Meet our new spring interns of 2026💮

We are thrilled to welcome our newest interns at the Embassy:

Lasse Frøkjær Faubel – Political & Economic Affairs
Rebekka Hundevad Grønkjær – Energy & Environment
Astrid Kirkegaard Mikkelsen – Public Diplomacy & Communication
Carl August Cordsen Fuglsang-Damgaard – Food & Agriculture
Matilda Karuna Kaae Thomsen – Commercial Affairs (Trade Council)
Intern in Defense

Over the next six months, they will be part of our team here in Tokyo, and we are more than happy to have them on board. We hope their time in Japan will bring them wonderful experiences, valuable growth, and unforgettable memories Welcome to Japan! 🇩🇰🇯🇵

Friday we said a heartfelt goodbye to our five interns Anton, Bjørn, Camille, Elisabeth, and Silke👋

We are continuously amazed by the many talents, skills and ideas our interns bring with them, and over the past six months, their curiosity, creativity, and willingness to jump into new tasks has made them a joy to work with. We cannot believe that the semester is already coming to an end✨

We hope they have enjoyed life in Tokyo, and we will surely miss the spark they brought to the office, and send them off with the reminder “don’t be a stranger”🇩🇰🇯🇵

Applications for autumn 2026 internships will open 10 February. In the meantime, you can read more about our positions on our website: https://japan.um.dk/om-os/praktik

BLIV PRAKTIKANT PÅ DEN DANSKE AMBASSADE I TOKYO TIL EFTERÅRET 2026 🇩🇰🇯🇵

Drømmer du om at bo i Japan og opleve landets unikke blanding af det traditionelle og det moderne? Japan byder på et væld af oplevelser og er et utroligt interessant land at opholde sig i. Som praktikant på Den Danske Ambassade i Tokyo får du en hverdag i verdens største by, og gennem ambassadens arbejde bidrager du til det nuværende og fremtidige samarbejde mellem Danmark og Japan.

Til efteråret 2026 søger vi seks nye praktikanter fordelt på følgende områder:

• Politik og Økonomi
• Forsvar
• Public Diplomacy og Kommunikation
• Handel og Investering
• Fødevarer og Landbrug
• Energi og Klima

Som praktikant på ambassaden bliver du en aktiv del af medarbejderstaben og får indblik i, hvordan den danske udenrigstjeneste fungerer. Opgaverne spænder bredt, og du har mulighed for at præge praktikken, hvis der er særlige områder, du har interesse for. Et praktikforløb på ambassaden er en oplagt mulighed for at bringe dine faglige kompetencer i spil i praksis 🤝

Du kan læse mere om de forskellige stillinger samt de praktiske forhold ved ansøgningsprocessen på vores hjemmeside: https://japan.um.dk/om-os/praktik

Deadline for ansøgning er den 10. marts 2026.

Imagine a world where nothing goes to waste💭♻

At in November, we explored how creativity and tradition can support a more sustainable future. 🌱🇩🇰

In collaboration with kimono influencer, researcher, and writer Sheila Cliffe, deadstock and second-hand kimono obi was transformed into sparkling and colourful Christmas decorations. By rethinking how we use materials, we can keep resources in circulation and give them new life💡👘

The circular economy is key to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals 12 and 13, by reducing waste, cutting emissions, and shaping a greener future together!

🌱🐟 The Trade Council at the Royal Danish Embassy in Tokyo is hiring a Commercial Officer (Food, Agriculture & Fisheries) 🇩🇰🇯🇵

Are you passionate about food systems, sustainability, and international trade? Do you thrive at the intersection of business development, policy dialogue, and international collaboration?

In this role, you'll support Danish companies’ market entry and growth in Japan through strategic advisory services, stakeholder engagement, and commercial ex*****on across the food, agriculture & fisheries sector. You'll work independently and proactively with significant responsibility, close collaboration with key partners, and strong opportunities for professional growth.

We are looking for someone with:
🔍Fluency in Japanese and high proficiency in English
🔍Experience in the food, agriculture or fisheries sector
🔍A relevant master’s degree (e.g. political science, business administration, engineering or a related field)
🔍A strong professional network in Japan within the sector
🔍Commercial mindset and experience with export promotion
🔍A proactive, collaborative, and results-driven approach

🗓️ Expected start: 1 April 2026 (or soon thereafter)
📍 Location: Royal Danish Embassy, Tokyo, Japan
🗓️ Application deadline: 15 January 2026

Read the full job description here: https://japan.um.dk/en/about-us-en/vacancies

🏢💻The Royal Danish Embassy in Tokyo is hiring an Administrative Officer

Are you a structured and proactive professional with strong administrative and coordination skills? Do you thrive in an international work environment and enjoy managing a broad range of tasks across administration, accounting, and consular affairs?
As Administrative Officer, you will be part of the Embassy’s administrative and consular team, supporting the day-to-day operations of the Embassy. The role offers significant responsibility, independence, and the opportunity to develop and expand your tasks over time.

We are looking for someone with:
🔍A relevant educational background (B.A. or higher)
🔍Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar field
🔍Native-level Japanese and fluency in English (oral and written)
🔍Legal right to reside and work in Japan
🔍A structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
🔍Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach

🗓️ Expected start: 1 May 2026
📍 Location: Royal Danish Embassy, Tokyo, Japan
🕒 Employment: Full-time, 3-year local contract (with possibility of extension)
🗓️ Application deadline: 15 January 2026

🔗Read the full job description here: https://japan.um.dk/en/about-us-en/vacancies

Today is Human Rights Day. Human rights are universal. Human rights are timeless. Human rights belong to everyone.
Denmark places human rights at the heart of its development cooperation and humanitarian work, with a particular emphasis on empowering and protecting women, girls, and marginalized groups.
In Japan, too, there is a growing movement toward a society where everyone can live their lives in peace and be true to themselves.
Small acts of kindness are the same wherever we are.
May today be an opportunity to once again think about "valuing people" and work together to create a more fair and secure society.

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