Finland–Japan relations

Finland-Japan relations
Map indicating locations of Finland and Japan

Finland
Japan

Finland–Japan relations are foreign relations between the Republic of Finland and Japan. Japan first recognized Finland and established diplomatic relations in 1919. Diplomatic relations were temporarily broken in 1944 but were re-established again in 1957. Since then, Finland and Japan have maintained good-natured relations, and have cooperated in places such as science and technology and trade. Both nations share an embassy in the other's capital.

History

After the Finns signed peace with the Soviet Union, diplomatic relations were severed, because of British pressure.[1]

State visits

In May 2000, Emperor Akihito visited Finland.[2]

President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, visited Japan in 2019 to attend the coronation of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino visited Finland in 2019 to celebrate the centenary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Finland and Japan. President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb, paid a visit to Japan on 8–12 June 2025.[3]

Transport

In 2013, Japan Airlines started operating direct flights between Tokyo and Helsinki.[4]

Sport relations

The brand new Toyota Yaris World Rally Car, set to compete in the 2017 WRC season, at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. On the left is Akio Toyoda, CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, next to four time World Rally Drivers' Champion Tommi Mäkinen

Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT is a Japanese World Rally Championship factory which based in Finland, it serving as the entry for the car manufacturer Toyota.

Cultural relations

The Finnish Moomin series has also been highly popular in Japan, particularly the 1990 TV adaptation.[5] Moomin (1969 TV series) and New Moomin have only been released in Japan.

Diplomatic missions

The Embassy of Japan is located in Helsinki. The Embassy of Finland is located in Tokyo.

  • Embassy of Finland in Tokyo
    Embassy of Finland in Tokyo
  • Embassy of Japan in Helsinki
    Embassy of Japan in Helsinki

See also

References

  1. ^ https://eprints.lib.hokudai.ac.jp/dspace/bitstream/2115/5026/1/KJ00000112960.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Japanese-Finnish Bilateral Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  3. ^ Uusi-Hakala, Katja (2 June 2025). "President Stubb's visit to Japan strengthens bilateral ties between the two countries". Presidentti.
  4. ^ "Japan-Finland Relations (Overview)". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  5. ^ Wood, Jessica (21 November 2017). "Are Finland and Japan Obsessed With Each Other?". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
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