Presentation of Letters of Credence from Amb. SHIMIZU to President Ramaphosa (27 March 2025) (Photo: Government of South Africa)
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Applications for the 19th Japan International MANGA Award are open until June 30, 2025.
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Dinner with Deputy President Mashatile of South Africa hosted by State Minister FUJII for Foreign Affairs (18 March 2025)
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Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ERI’s attendance at the symposium “South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability - a Conversation with Japan” (March 18, 2025)
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Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Ishiba by Deputy President Mashatile of South Africa (18 March 2025)
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Meeting between Chief Cabinet Secretary HAYASHI and Deputy President Mashatile of South Africa (18 March 2025)
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The Government of Japan provides grant assistance to three organisations in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and North West(11 March 2025) [313KB]
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Vacancy announcement for a driver’s post at the Embassy of Japan [117KB]
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Vacancy announcement for a local staff post at the Embassy of Japan（Deadline 17H, 28 February 2025） [131KB]
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Vacancy announcement for a local staff post at the Embassy of Japan (Deadline: 17:00, 12 February 2025) [133KB]
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Study in Japan Virtual Fair 2024 (7 and 8 Dec 2024) [188KB]
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Japanese Grant Improves Cancer Screening for the Vulnerable in South Africa(4 Nov 2024) [356KB]
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Japan-South Africa Foreign Ministers’ Working Dinner（23 August 2024)
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Congratulatory letter by Prime Minister Kishida to President Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa (18 June 2024)
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The National and Provincial Elections in the Republic of South Africa(Statement by Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki) (3 June 2024)
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Notice for an appointment on applying for a visa（Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town） [35KB]
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GGP Handover Ceremony at St. Patricks Primary School (24 May 2024) [307KB]
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GGP Handover Ceremony at Isipingo Hills Primary School (23 May 2024) [325KB]
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GGP Handover Ceremony at Durban Child and Youth Care Centre (23 May 2024) [280KB]
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GGP Handover Ceremony at Little Eden Society (2 April 2024) [238KB]
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GGP Signing Ceremony in Pretoria (15 March 2024) [191KB]
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GGP Signing Ceremony in Cape Town (8 March 2024) [328KB]
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Call for 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Donations [26KB]
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Contribution by Ambassador USHIO Shigeru in The Citizen (4 December 2023) [75KB]
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Contribution by Ambassador USHIO Shigeru in The Diplomatic Society (28 November 2023) [76KB]
- Contribution by Ambassador USHIO Shigeru in Cape Times (21 July, 2023)
- Contribution by Ambassador USHIO Shigeru in The Mercury (21 July, 2023)
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Message from Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio on the occasion of Africa Day
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Japan Cultural Expo(24th-26th March 2023 @Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria) [6.3MB]
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Notice of change in the visa application time (Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town) [20KB]
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Government of Japan enhances support to vaccine cold chain management in the Eastern Cape [322KB]
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Laureates of the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize [256KB]
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Statement by Prime Minister Kishida on the Passing of Former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo
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A Message from H.E. Mr. Maruyama Norio Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of South Africa on the 68th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces [416KB]
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Consular Fees effective from 1 April 2022 [53KB]
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New Border Measures (27) (Reviewed border measures from March 2022) [425KB]
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Visit Japan Web service (Online service for quarantine, immigration and customs procedures to enter Japan)
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The procedure of entry into Japan (29 Nov 2021)
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Notice for an appointment on applying for a visa [108KB]
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Visa appointment request sheet [19KB]
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Government Initiatives Related to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) [108KB]
- General Visa Information
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Dear travelers to Japan [108KB]
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Notice of change in the visa application time (Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town) [20KB]
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Government of Japan enhances support to vaccine cold chain management in the Eastern Cape [322KB]
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Laureates of the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize [256KB]
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Statement by Prime Minister Kishida on the Passing of Former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo
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Consular Fees effective from 1 April 2022 [53KB]
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New Border Measures (27) (Reviewed border measures from March 2022) [425KB]
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Visit Japan Web service (Online service for quarantine, immigration and customs procedures to enter Japan)
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The procedure of entry into Japan (29 Nov 2021)
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Notice for an appointment on applying for a visa [108KB]
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Visa appointment request sheet [19KB]
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Government Initiatives Related to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) [108KB]
- General Visa Information
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Dear travelers to Japan [108KB]
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Notice for an appointment on applying for a visa（Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town） [35KB]
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GGP Handover Ceremony at St. Patricks Primary School (24 May 2024) [307KB]
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GGP Handover Ceremony at Isipingo Hills Primary School (23 May 2024) [325KB]
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GGP Handover Ceremony at Durban Child and Youth Care Centre (23 May 2024) [280KB]
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The 18th Japan International MANGA Award
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GGP Handover Ceremony at Little Eden Society (2 April 2024) [238KB]
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GGP Signing Ceremony in Pretoria (15 March 2024) [191KB]
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GGP Signing Ceremony in Cape Town (8 March 2024) [328KB]
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Call for 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Donations [26KB]
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Contribution by Ambassador USHIO Shigeru in The Citizen (4 December 2023) [75KB]
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Contribution by Ambassador USHIO Shigeru in The Diplomatic Society (28 November 2023) [76KB]
- 2024JET Programme Application is open( Deadline:2023.10.16 4 P.M.)
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Contract commission on Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) available at the Embassy of Japan : Vacancy (1 post) (Deadline: 20 August 2023) [491KB]
- Contribution by Ambassador USHIO Shigeru in Cape Times (21 July, 2023)
- Contribution by Ambassador USHIO Shigeru in The Mercury (21 July, 2023)
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Japan-South Africa Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk (8 June 2023)
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Message from Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio on the occasion of Africa Day
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Japan Cultural Expo(24th-26th March 2023 @Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria) [6.3MB]
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Notice of change in the visa application time (Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town) [20KB]
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Japan-South Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (13 Oct 2022)
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Government of Japan enhances support to vaccine cold chain management in the Eastern Cape [322KB]
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Laureates of the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize [256KB]
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Statement by Prime Minister Kishida on the Passing of Former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo
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A Message from H.E. Mr. Maruyama Norio Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of South Africa on the 68th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces [416KB]
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Visit Japan Web service (Online service for quarantine, immigration and customs procedures to enter Japan)
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Notice for an appointment on applying for a visa [108KB]
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Visa appointment request sheet [19KB]
- General Visa Information
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Dear travelers to Japan [108KB]
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Japan Cultural Expo(24th-26th March 2023 @Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria) [6.3MB]
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Notice of change in the visa application time (Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town) [20KB]
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Government of Japan enhances support to vaccine cold chain management in the Eastern Cape [322KB]
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Laureates of the Fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize [256KB]
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Visit Japan Web service (Online service for quarantine, immigration and customs procedures to enter Japan)
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The procedure of entry into Japan (29 Nov 2021)
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Notice for an appointment on applying for a visa [108KB]
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Visa appointment request sheet [19KB]
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Government Initiatives Related to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) [108KB]
- General Visa Information
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Dear travelers to Japan [108KB]
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- Embassy of Japan in South Africa
- 259 Baines St, Cnr Frans Oerder St,
- Groenkloof, Pretoria 0181, Map
- (Private Bag X999, Pretoria 0001)
Tel: +27 (0)12 452 1500
Fax: +27 (0)12 460 3800
- Email: Culture Information Centre
- Economic Affairs
- Consular
- Telephone Support Hours（Monday to Friday)：
- 08:30-12:45 & 13:45-16:30
- Visa Section：
- 09:00-12:30 & 14:00-16:00
- (Application in the Morning Only)
- Office of Consul of Japan in Cape Town
- 21st Floor Office, The Towers,
- 2 Heerengracht Cnr, Hertzog Blvd,
- Cape Town 8001, Map
Tel:
+27 (0)21 425 1695
- Email (Except VISA)
- Opening Hours（Monday to Friday)：
- 09:00-12:30 & 14:00-16:00
- (Visa application time: 9:00-12:30 only)
- ＊To ensure a smoother application process, booking an appointment in advance is required to submit a visa application for all applicants, except online application.
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