Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles

On May 29, Consul General Kosei Murota visited the Port of Los Angeles and met with Executive Director Gene Seroka to learn more about the port’s operations and discuss areas to strengthen ties between Japan and the Port of LA, including in cybersecurity and supply chain resilience.

Japan is one of the Port of Los Angeles’ top trading partners, with trade volume totaling approximately $48 billion in 2025. The Port of LA also has Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Port of Nagoya, Port of Tokyo, and Port of Yokohama to create green shipping corridors. Japanese companies are contributing to the decarbonization of port operations through technology and other innovative solutions.

The Port of LA is a global leader in cybersecurity and was the first seaport in the world to establish a Cyber Resilience Center, which is an automated port community solution.

Thank you for hosting us and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to promote secure, sustainable, and resilient maritime trade.

On May 22, Consul General Kosei Murota gave remarks at the Japan Business Association of Arizona ( ) General Meeting along with new JBAA President Isao Miyazaki. JBAA was established 35 years ago to foster more collaboration among the Japanese business community and to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between Arizona and Japan.

Since its inception, JBAA has also provided support to the School, an after-school Japanese language program in Arizona, recognizing the importance of Japanese language and cultural education for the community.

Thank you to JBAA for all that you do to facilitate cultural exchange and strengthen ties between Japan and Arizona!

Consul General Murota was invited to the opening night of the exhibition "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind" at the Broad Museum.

Founding Director and President, Joanne Heyler, welcomed Consul General Murota to this first solo exhibition of the Japanese artist, Yoko Ono, in Southern California. 👏

Consul General Murota also met the daughter of Yoko Ono, Kyoko Chan Cox, and the curator of the exhibition, Sarah Loyer, at the opening show and exhibition.

You may know already that the Broad has several art pieces from famous Japanese artists such as Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama, but did you know that this museum's interior elevator was custom-made by Mitsubishi Electronic? This elevator adds a particular charm to the museum! 🎨🖼️

Let's see how the Consul General Murota explored the Broad's different collections!

The Broad

On May 27, Consul General Kosei Murota met with Mayor Craig A. Corman of Beverly Hills to discuss potential collaboration between Japan and this iconic city. 🇺🇸🤝 🇯🇵

During the meeting, Mayor Corman shared a report about Japan that he wrote when he was just 9 years old. Consul General Murota was truly impressed by its quality—the report was approximately 15 pages long and remarkably thorough! ✍️

室田総領事は5月27日、ビバリーヒルズ市庁舎を訪問し、クレイグ・A・コーマン市長と意見交換を行いました。面会の際、市長が9歳の時に書いた日本についてのレポートを見せてくださいましたが、その内容は約15ページにも及ぶ非常に詳細なもので、深く感心しました。今後さらに、ビバリーヒルズ市と日本との交流や協力関係が発展することを期待しています。📝

City of Beverly Hills - Government

We are excited to announce that the Consulate General of Japan is co-organizing, with the Kearny Mesa Concert Band, the seventh International Friendship Concert! 🎼

This concert, featuring the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Training Squadron Band and U.S. Navy Band Southwest, is a rare opportunity for the San Diego community to enjoy music offered by an international consortium of Japanese and American musicians. 🎺🎷

Arrive early and enjoy a pre-concert taiko performance at 6:30 pm! 🥁

🗓️ June 10
⏰ 7 pm to 9 pm
🎌 Pre-concert Taiko Performance starting at 6:30 pm
📍Madison High School, Clairemont, San Diego
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Are you planning on attending? Open your calendar and we will see you there! 👋

On June 11, in conjunction with the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Metro Los Angeles is selling World Cup commemorative TAP cards! ⚽

🇯🇵 In addition to the World Cup logo, there are also cards with a Japan-specific design.

They can be purchased at Metro Customer Center, World Cup fan events or in TAP Vending Machines (TVM) located at Metro rail stations. (Angels Flight can be ridden for half price, $0.75, with a TAP card) Everyone, please check it out!

6月11日に開幕するFIFAワールドカップ2026開催に伴い、LA Metroがワールドカップ記念のTAPカードを販売しています。
ワールドカップのロゴの他、日本仕様デザインのカードもあります。
Metroカスタマーセンター、Metro主催のワールドカップ・ファンイベントの他、駅に設置されている自動販売機でも購入出来るとのことです。
（Angels FlightはTAPカードで乗車すると半額の$0.75で乗車出来ます！）
皆さん、是非チェックしてみてください！

Have you seen the Little Tokyo Station? 🚃
 
On May 14, Consul General Kosei Murota rode the Metro train to the Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro Station with Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins. Opened in 2023, the Little Tokyo Station features upgraded designs for shared spaces,  artwork made by LA-based artists that reflect the surrounding area and communities, and more. 🖌️
 
With the Metro Station and multiple bus stops, Little Tokyo is one of the most accessible areas in LA. With more expansion projects like the Little Tokyo Station coming soon, Metro is helping connect the LA community and preparing for the 2028 Games. Metro also offers pamphlets in several languages, including Japanese, to help support the Japanese and various communities living in and visiting LA! 🇯🇵
 
Also look out for 2026 FIFA World Cup Tap cards featuring Japan as Metro celebrates the upcoming World Cup and provides direct rides to matches! 🤗
 

【お知らせ】 2026年7月1日から、パスポートの手数料が引下げられます。

📌当地時間7月1日午前0時以降の申請から、新しい手数料が適用されます。

📌新しい手数料の詳細は、外務省ホームページをご確認ください。
https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/pss/pagew_000001_02493.html

📌在外公館における手数料（現地通貨）については、決まり次第、当館ホームページにてお知らせいたします。

⚠️手数料引下げに伴い、7月1日以降パスポート申請件数の大幅な増加が見込まれます。そのため、７月１日以降しばらくの間は、申請から交付まで１か月半（6週間）程度の日数を要する見込みです。お急ぎの方はお早めに申請いただきますようお願いいたします。