KBRI Tokyo Strengthens Services, Protection for Indonesians in Japan

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Tokyo is strengthening public services and protection for Indonesian citizens in Japan, following a surge in the migrant population, which has now exceeded 260,000 people.

The KBRI Tokyo building hosted a Public Consultation Forum with community representatives on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The interactive meeting served as a platform to gather feedback and directly evaluate the quality of diplomatic services.

Coordinator of Protocol and Consular Affairs at KBRI Tokyo, Dara Yusilawati, led a consular discussion on handling emergency situations involving Indonesians. The online service system continues to be developed to process official documents by mail, eliminating the need for in-person visits.

“We are holding this forum to improve public services and the protection of Indonesians in Japan through direct dialogue, allowing us to obtain constructive feedback, input, and criticism regarding the public services provided by KBRI Tokyo,” Dara said.

She emphasized that workers should not hesitate to report any form of physical violence or bullying. Local police procedures are in place to process such reports to ensure safety and legal protection for all workers.

“Many of our citizens working in Japan experience violence or bullying in the workplace but feel afraid to report it to the police. Don’t be afraid. Reporting is crucial to breaking the cycle of violence,” she said.

Supplementary insurance programs are recommended to help workers anticipate the high costs of repatriating remains to Indonesia. In-person services remain available specifically for processing passports, Travel Documents in Lieu of Passports, ID cards, and marriage ceremonies.

Immigration Attaché at KBRI Tokyo, Andro Eka Putra, explained the registration process for the Affidavit facility, which is limited to children with dual citizenship in Japan. A representative of the Indonesian Muslim Nurses Association, Eka Dian Pratiwi, expressed appreciation for the embassy’s open dialogue forum.

“This forum is truly helpful. Indonesians can convey their concerns directly to KBRI Tokyo. Moreover, all feedback and suggestions provided are well received by the embassy,” Eka said.

Representative of the Indonesian-Japanese Trainee Brotherhood Association, Sastra Wijaya, highlighted the importance of easy access to employment information for entry-level workers. Expanding complaint channels and strengthening collaboration through social media are expected to broaden protection for Indonesians. (Gusti Panji)