Finland–Japan relations

Finland–Japan relations are foreign relations between 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.

State visits
In May 2000, Emperor Akihito visited Finland.

Transport
In 2013, Japan Airlines started operating direct flights between Tokyo and Helsinki.

Sport relations
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. Moomin (1969 TV series) and New Moomin have only been released in Japan.