Official website of Headquarters for the Abduction Issue, listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about the government’s response to the abduction issue. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
How this website can help
The government’s response to the abduction issue
Before you visit or apply
- Check the website for opening hours, appointment rules and available languages.
- Confirm that the service covers your registered address or the place where you need help.
- Use the latest official forms and check the required documents before making a trip.