Japanese honorary representation in Manitoba
Japanese Honorary Consulate General in Winnipeg
The Honorary Consulate General of Japan in Winnipeg provides local assistance, supports Japanese interests and promotes links between Japan and Manitoba.
Contact details
Contact the Japanese Honorary Consulate General in Winnipeg
The Honorary Consulate General is headed by Honorary Consul General Kenneth Zaifman and forms part of Japan’s consular network under the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary.
191 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X1
Canada
Before visiting: Japan does not currently publish regular public opening hours for the Winnipeg Honorary Consulate General. Contact the office before travelling.
Consulate location
Where is the Japanese Honorary Consulate General in Winnipeg?
The Honorary Consulate General is located on Lombard Avenue in downtown Winnipeg.
The current address published by the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary is Suite 500, 191 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X1, Canada.
About the consulate
About the Japanese Honorary Consulate General in Winnipeg
The Honorary Consulate General of Japan in Winnipeg represents Japan locally in Manitoba and forms part of the wider consular network supervised by the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul General Kenneth Zaifman.
Japan appoints honorary consuls general in parts of the Calgary Consulate General’s large geographic district to provide local assistance, help protect Japanese interests and strengthen cultural and other relations with local communities.
The Winnipeg office is an honorary post and does not provide the full range of services available from a career Japanese Consulate General.
Honorary consular role
Local Assistance
Japan describes its honorary consuls general as providing selected assistance while helping protect Japanese interests and promote links with local communities.
Local assistance
Japanese citizens in Manitoba can contact the Honorary Consulate General for appropriate local assistance and guidance.
Consular guidance
The office can help identify whether a matter should be referred to the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary.
Protection of Japanese interests
Japan identifies protection of the interests of Japan and Japanese nationals as part of the purpose of its honorary consular network.
Cultural relations
The Honorary Consulate General supports cultural exchange and stronger links between Japan and Manitoba.
Community liaison
The office provides a local point of contact connecting Japanese interests with the Manitoba community.
Referral to Calgary
Formal consular procedures outside the honorary post’s role are handled by the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary.
No passport or certificate services: Japan explicitly states that its honorary consuls general in this region do not handle passport or certificate services for Japanese nationals.
Local area
Jurisdiction of the Japanese Honorary Consulate General in Winnipeg
The Winnipeg honorary post provides local representation in the Province of Manitoba.
- Manitoba
Career consular jurisdiction: Manitoba is within the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary, which also serves Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Contact the Honorary Consulate General before travelling and confirm whether the office can assist with your particular request.
Contact the office first
Regular public opening hours are not currently published by Japan for the Winnipeg honorary post.
Explain your request
Tell the office whether you need local assistance, community information or guidance on a Japanese consular matter.
Use Calgary for formal services
Passport, certificate and other formal career consular services should be handled through the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary.
Frequently asked questions
Japanese Honorary Consulate General Winnipeg FAQ
Is there a Japanese Honorary Consulate General in Winnipeg?
Yes. Japan currently lists an active Honorary Consulate General in Winnipeg.
Who is the Japanese Honorary Consul General in Winnipeg?
Kenneth Zaifman is currently listed by both Japan and the Government of Manitoba as Honorary Consul General.
What is the address?
The current address published by Japan is Suite 500, 191 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0X1, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The Honorary Consulate General can be reached at +1 204 944 8888.
What is the email address?
The Consulate General of Japan in Calgary currently publishes info@networkcanada.ca for the Winnipeg Honorary Consulate General.
What are the opening hours?
Japan does not currently publish regular public opening hours for the Winnipeg honorary post. Contact the office before visiting.
Can I apply for a Japanese passport in Winnipeg?
No. Japan explicitly states that its honorary consuls general in this region do not handle passport services for Japanese nationals. Passport procedures for Manitoba are handled through the Consulate General in Calgary.
Can I obtain a Japanese consular certificate in Winnipeg?
No. Japan states that its honorary consuls general in this region do not handle certificate services for Japanese nationals.
Does Winnipeg process Japanese visas?
The official Japanese sources reviewed for this page do not identify visa processing as a service of the Winnipeg Honorary Consulate General. Visa applicants should follow the current procedures of the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary.
Which Japanese career mission is responsible for Manitoba?
Manitoba falls within the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary.
Official information
Sources
Official Japanese and Manitoba government sources used to verify the honorary post, current Honorary Consul General, contact information, jurisdiction and service limitations.