Dear Mr. Roberson Alphonse,
Allow me to point out from the outset that I have not put the Chancellery in a difficult situation. I have a deep respect for the institutions of the Republic. I was not aware of any clause that recommended me to inform the embassy before traveling. In fact, when I was contacted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I confirmed that I had traveled urgently and that I would return to Japan in a few days.
Furthermore, I would like to emphasize that at no time did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of