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Finland–Japan relations are foreign relations between theRepublic of Finland andJapan. Japan first recognized Finland and established diplomatic relations in 1919.[1] Diplomatic relations were temporarily broken in 1944 but were re-established again in 1957.[2] 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.
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While Japan recognised Finland in 1919, relations with Finland date back to 1905, when Japanese intelligence agentAkashi Motojiro attempted to smuggle arms to Finnish nationalists on theSS John Grafton.
After the Finns signed peace with theSoviet Union, diplomatic relations were severed, because of British pressure.[3]
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In May 2000,Emperor Akihito visited Finland.[4]
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 PrincessAkishino 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.[5]
In 2013,Japan Airlines started operating direct flights between Tokyo and Helsinki.[6]Finnair operates flights from Helsinki to Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.
Historically, Japan has exported more to Finland than they had imported, however more recently, Finland has begun to export more to Japan than they imported. Notable exports of Finland include timber, cobalt, other crude materials, and manufactured goods, and for Japan, cars and machinery.[2][7]
Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT is a Japanese World Rally Championship factory which based in Finland, it serving as the entry for the car manufacturerToyota.
The FinnishMoomin series has also been highly popular in Japan, particularly the1990 TV adaptation.[8]Moomin (1969 TV series) andNew Moomin have only been released in Japan.
The Embassy of Japan is located inHelsinki. The Embassy of Finland is located inTokyo.
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