Honorary Consuls

Honorary Consuls are assigned to protect the interest of Japan and Japanese residents as well as to promote cultural exchanges between Japan and regions where no Consulate-General office is established. The assignments of the Honorary Consul vary according to the needs of the regions, but usually include 1) supporting the protection of Japanese nationals/residents in the region and 2) supporting cultural events sponsored or organized by the Embassy or Consulate-General in the region. Honorary Consuls are usually citizens of the receiving country, and their status is not that of a government official. Therefore, their responsibilities are limited: they do not issue passports or visas, and they are not authorized to notarize various documents, including birth certificates and foreign resident certificates.


(In order of appointment)

St. Louis, Missouri (HC)

Mr. Stephen B. Knapp
hcjknapp@gmail.com

Indianapolis, Indiana (HC)

Mr. Peter A. Morse, Jr.
Pete.Morse@btlaw.com

Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri (HC)

Mr. James Satoshi Kanki
jimkanki@gmail.com

Omaha, Nebraska (HC)

Mr. Andrew Schilling
hc.japan.nebr@outlook.com

Minneapolis, Minnesota (HC)

Mr. Ron Leonhardt
ronleonhardt@ymail.com

Madison, WI (HC)

Mr. Andrew Seaborg
andrew.seaborg@hcjapan.us

Des Moines, IA (HC)

Ms. Peggy Kerr
hc.japan.iowa@gmail.com