U.S. Embassy & Consulates
in Japan

Japan and the United States have been treaty partners under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Abduction Convention) since April 1, 2014.

If your child has been abducted from the U.S. to Japan, speak with a U.S. State Department officer to discuss your case. We know what resources are available in different countries and can answer questions. Click for specific information for Japan including emergency contact information.

The State Department’s most recent Annual Report on International Child Abduction is available here on their website.

• Background Information
• What is International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA)?
• What is the purpose of the Hague Child Abduction Convention and why does it matter?
• What if my child has been abducted?
• What can the Embassy do to help?
• What if I’m not eligible to file for a Hague Return?
• Legal Resources
• Preventing International Parental Child Abduction
• Legal Terminology (English & Japanese)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Frequently Asked Questions for Teens and Adults
• Japan, U.S. Reaffirm Commitment to the Hague Convention and to the Resolution of Child Abduction Cases