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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
No.9 Bobo Street (Off Gana Street), Maitama, Abuja Nigeria
Phone: +234 (0)90-6000-9019 or (0)90-6000-9099
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Nigerian and Japanese holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Christmas | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 2 weeks |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Friday, January 02 | 3 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Nigeria including and Abuja.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Nigeria?
The Japanese representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Japanese holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (NG) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in Japan vs Nigeria
Tokyo, Japan time is 8:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
18:23PMWednesday, December 10, 2025
Tokyo, Japan
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