Canada–Japan relations
Canada and Japan have an amicable companionship 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.
Canada |
Japan |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Canada, Tokyo | Embassy of Japan, Ottawa |
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.
| 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 |