Italy–Japan relations
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The relations between Italy and Japan span from the 16th century to the present day. Italy has an embassy in Tokyo and Japan has an embassy in Rome. Italy and Japan enjoy cordial friendly relations.
Timeline
- In 1582, Japanese Roman Catholic Christian Daimyos dispatched the Tenshō embassy to Pope Gregory XIII.
- In 1899, they both dispatched armies to protect expatriates in China (Boxer Rebellion).
- In 1914, they allied and fought against Germany (World War I).
- In 1919, Italy supported Japanese racial equality proposal against the Great Powers.
- During the Siberian Intervention, they allied and fought against Communists.
- In 1940, they were both members of the Axis Powers (Tripartite Pact).
External links
- "Presenza Italiana in Giappone 2010" (Japanese: 日本におけるイタリア企業便覧 2010年版; Archive). Italian Trade Commission.
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