Canada–Japan relations

Canada-Japan relations

Canada

Japan
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Canada, TokyoEmbassy of Japan, Ottawa

Canada–Japan relations are amicable in many areas. Diplomatic relations between both countries officially began in 1928 with the opening of the Japanese consulate in Ottawa. In 1929, Canada opened its Tokyo legation, the first in Asia; and in that same year, Japan its Ottawa consulate to legation form.

Created in 1929, the Canadian mission to Japan is Canada's oldest mission in Asia and third oldest non-Commonwealth mission after the United States and France. Canada has an embassy in Tokyo and a consulate in Nagoya. Japan has an embassy in Ottawa and four consulates-general – in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

According to a 2017 BBC World Service Poll, 77% of Canadians view Japan's influence positively, with 12% expressing a negative view, making Canada one of the most pro-Japanese countries in the world.

Results of 2017 BBC World Service poll
Views of Japan's influence by country
(sorted by pos − neg)
Country polled Positive Negative Neutral Pos − Neg
 China
22%
75%
3 -53
 Spain
39%
36%
25 3
 Turkey
50%
32%
18 18
 Pakistan
38%
20%
42 18
 India
45%
17%
38 28
 Russia
45%
16%
39 29
 Peru
56%
25%
19 31
 Nigeria
57%
24%
19 33
 United Kingdom
65%
30%
5 35
 Mexico
59%
23%
18 36
 Kenya
58%
22%
20 36
 Germany
50%
13%
37 37
 Indonesia
57%
17%
26 40
 United States
65%
23%
12 42
 France
74%
21%
5 53
 Brazil
70%
15%
15 55
 Australia
78%
17%
5 61
 Canada
77%
12%
11 65