(1)　Planning, formulation and execution of foreign policies;

(2)　Protection and promotion of interests relating to foreign commerce and navigation;

(3)　Dispatch and reception of diplomatic and consular officers;

(4)　Conclusion of treaties and other international agreements;

(5)　Participation in international organizations and conferences and promotion of international cooperation;

(6)　Research concerning foreign countries;

(7)　Dissemination of information relating to conditions at home and abroad and promotion of cultural relations with foreign countries;

(8)　Protection of Japanese nationals abroad and arrangement for foreign travels and emigration;

(9)　Liaison with General Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers and officials under the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers;and overall coordination of such affairs of various administrative agencies as are relating thereto;

(10)　Disposal and over-all administration of matters relating to foreign affairs, other than those mentioned under the preceding items.

(1)　To do within the limits of budgetary appropriations those acts pertaining to expenditures necessary for carrying out its responsibilities;

(2)　To collect revenues and make payments necessary for carrying out its responsibilities;

(3)　To establish and maintain offices and other facilities directly required for carrying out its responsibilities;

(4)　To procure office supplies and other materials directly required for carrying out of its responsibilities;

(5)　To dispose of unnecessary property;

(6)　To administer personnel affairs, including appointment, dismissal, awards and discipline;

(7)　To establish and maintain facilities required for the welfare and health of personnel;

(8)　To establish and maintain housing to be rented to personnel;

(9)　To distribute or publish documents, research data and statistics concerning the affairs under its jurisdiction;

(10)　To inspect the affairs under its jurisdiction and to take such measures as may be required in accordance with the provisions of laws or orders;

(11)　To adopt the official seals of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

(12)　To negotiate with foreign governments and to participate in international organizations and conferences representing the Japanese Government;

(13)　To prepare and deliver the full powers, credentials and letters of recall of Ambassador and Ministers, and the letters of commission of Consular Officers;

(14)　To accept the full powers, the credentials and letters of recall of foreign diplomatic representatives, and the letters of commission of foreign Consular Officers, and to prepare and deliver the exequaturs of foreign Consular Officers;

(15)　To conclude, interpret and execute treaties and other international agreements and to dispose of legal matter concerning foreign relations;

(16)　To negotiate with foreign authorities or to render assistance in commercial transactions for the purpose of protecting and promoting interest in commerce and navigation;

(17)　To negotiate with foreign authorities, to conciliate or mediate civil cases which have arisen between Japanese nationals, or between Japanese and foreign nationals or to accept and register reports filed in connection with personal status, for the purpose of protecting the person and property of Japanese nationals abroad;

(18)　To assist and protect and to take other necessary actions in connection with the foreign travels and emigration of Japanese nationals;

(19)　To issue passports and visa;

(20)　To administer the affairs concerning the immigration control under the Immigration Control Order (Cabinet Order No.319 of 1951) and the Ordinance for Registration of Aliens (Imperial Ordinance No.207 of 1947), registration of aliens under the Ordinance for Registration of Aliens, and deportation under the Immigration Control Order, the Ordinance for Registration of Aliens, and the Order for Temporary Measures concerning the Restriction on Sailing of Those Persons Having Permanent Domicile in Nanseishoto South of 30°North Latitude (Cabinet Order No.227 of 1950);

(21)　To administer affairs concerning the treatment of foreign nationals, etc., residing in Japan;

(22)　To certify documents issued by Japanese or foreign authorities with regard to matters of personal status or other facts having relations to Japan and foreign countries;

(23)　To release to the public, matters concerning foreign relations;

(24)　To make recommendations with regard to the award of honors to foreigners and to Japanese nationals residing in foreign countries;

(25)　To give permission or approval to incorporated associations or incorporated foundations relating to the responsibilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

(26)　To take necessary actions with regard to the liquidation of public and private Japanese property and liabilities, enterprises and other establishments in Korea, Formosa, Saghalien, Kwantung Province, the South Sea Islands and other areas;

(27)　To administer affairs concerning the repatriation of Japanese nationals;

(28)　To request the organs of the National Government or of the local public bodies to make investigation and report and to submit data, necessary in executing the responsibilities of the Ministry;

(29)　In addition to those listed in the preceding items, such powers as are placed under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by laws (including orders issued thereunder) or necessary for implementing treaties or the established laws of nations.