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Greece and Japan established diplomatic relations in 1899. There has been a Greek Embassy in Tokyo since 1960, and a Japanese Embassy in Athens since the same year, when it was decided to upgrade the Japanese Consulate which had opened in 1956. Since then the two countries have enjoyed excellent relations in all fields, with close cooperation and mutual respect between two peoples who represent ancient cultures.

Political Relations

In the field of political cooperation, the two countries are working closely together to upgrade their bilateral relations as well as their response to international crises and current issues of international interest. They also cooperate closely and provide reciprocal support in matters of direct national interest, and mutually support each other’s candidacies for positions in international organizations.

Cultural Relations and Greek Community

Cultural relations between the two countries are at a very good level, with increased activity in recent years, mainly within the framework of the organization of “Cultural Months” and “Cultural Years”, as provided for in the Greek-Japanese Action Plan for the promotion of Bilateral Relations.

2009 was the 110th anniversary of the establishment of Greek-Japanese diplomatic relations, and was marked with the hosting of cultural events in both countries.

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Masuo NISHIBAYASHI| Ambassador of Japan

Date of Birth　22 August, 1952

Career in Outline

August 1974 Passed Higher Diplomatic Service Examination

March 1975 Graduated from Faculty of Law, Tokyo University

April 1975 Entered Ministry of Foreign Affairs

June 1988 First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Japan in Genève

January 1992 Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Japan in Genève

January 1992 Director, Second Latin American and Caribbean Division, Latin American and Caribbean Affairs Bureau

January 1994 Director, Overseas Public Relations Division, Minister’s Secretariat

February 1996 Deputy Consul General, Consulate-General of Japan in New York (Director, Information Center)

February 1999 Minister, Embassy of Japan in Singapore

April 2001 Deputy Director-General, Latin American and Caribbean Affairs Bureau

August 2002 Consul-General of Japan in Boston

July 2005 Consul-General of Japan in São Paulo

February 2009 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Cuba

October 2012 Ambassador in charge of Cultural Exchange

March 2013 Ambassador in charge of Arctic Affairs

August 2013- present Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Greece

October　2013- present Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Cyprus

Embassy in Tokyo

Address : 3-16-30 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-Ku Tokyo 106-0031
Tel. : (00813) 34030871-2
Fax : (00813) 34024642
E-mail : gremb.tok@mfa.gr
Web Site : www.mfa.gr/tokyo
Head of Mission : H.E. Mr. Loukas Karatsolis

Consular Office in Tokyo

Address : 3-16-30 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-Ku Tokyo 106-0031
Tel. : (00813) 34030871-2
Fax : (00813) 34024642
Emergency Tel. : (0081) 9065625575
E-mail : grcon.tok@mfa.gr
Web Site : www.mfa.gr/tokyo
Head of Consular Office: Mr. Iakovos Karakidis
Commercial Office in Tokyo

Address : 3-16-30 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-Ku Tokyo 106-0031
Tel. : (00813)34045853, 34041195
Fax : (00813) 34045845
E-mail : ecocom-tokyo@mfa.gr
Web Site : http://agora.mfa.gr/jp70
Head Of Commercial Office: Mr. Dionyssios Protopapas

Mercantile Marine Office in Japan

Address : 3-16-30 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-Ku Tokyo 106-0031
Tel. : (00813) 34089635
Fax : (00813) 34089872
E-mail : hma.tokyo@hcg.gr
Head of the Mercantile Office: L. Commander H.C.G. Mr. Konstantinos Flouri

Honorary Consulate General in Ashiya

Address : Daiichi Kogyo Building, 1-3 Nangu-Cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Pref., Japan 659-0024
Tel. : (0081797) 233206
Fax : (0081797) 233205

Japanese embassy in Greece
2-4 Messogion Ave.
115 27 Athens (Athens Tower)
Tel +30 2107758101-3 Fax:+30 2107705964
Consulate: 64 Vas. Sofias Ave.
Tel +30 2107233732 Fax:+30 2107705964
Visa: 09:00-15:00

Japanese consulate in Greece

46, Ethnikis Antistasseos str
152 31 Halandri-Athènes
Tel.: 210.670.99.10, 210.670.99.11
Fax: 210.670.99.81