Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu — Local services in Honolulu

Horrible experience, the ladies at the front desk have no clue about what the visa requirements are and quite frankly seemed rude and condescending; completely contradicted everything online on the website. Went with all the documents required for a multiple entry visa (friends on the mainland never had any issues getting multiple entry visa as there is bilateral agreement between Japan and my home country). Told me I needed to bring last 5 years of tax returns and 2 years worth of bank statements and a ticket and hotel reservation and even then I might not get the visa ?! why would someone book their tickets without getting a tourist visa.. If youre looking for a tourist visa get in SFO or any other place on the mainland, this consulate in Hawaii...

The employees are very rude. They're constantly make faces to each other, rolling their eyes, and sighing while they're helping people. I saw this while I was waiting in line. I was the only one in line and they had me stand there for 30 minutes and then finally they call me and tell me that they have to close so I have to come back later. Why didn't you tell me that 30 minutes ago? You made me wait until closing to tell me to leave? What great first impression for people visiting your country. I read bad reviews about them but I wanted to give them a benefit of the doubt. I guess everyone else was right. Good luck getting your visa here, you're...

Most unhelpful and unpleasant people ever to deal with. Talked down on me when speaking Japanese on some required forms, but sounded so helpful and eager to assist when an English speaker came in for some visa applications. When i didn't have one required form to enter japan for the quarantine, the guy told me i was supposed to check their website throughly before coming and had everything ready to turn in but he was so eager to offer help for an English speaker for his missing paperwork. Wth...