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Iran–Japan relations (Template:Lang-fa, Template:Lang-ja) are diplomatic relations between Iran and Japan. It was officially established in 1926 during the Pahlavi-Persian era.[1] With the exception of World War II, the two countries have maintained a relatively friendly, strong and strategic relationship throughout history.

Japan's foreign policy and investment with Iran have been significantly influenced by its historically secure demand for energy supplies. Iran is Japan's third most important oil supplier after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Japan and Iran are also cooperating in regional diplomatic relations in the Middle East, such as the reconstruction of Afghanistan and the Israel-Palestinian conflict.[2] The trade balance between Japan and Iran has a significant weight on Iran, and Japan exports automobiles, electrical products, important petroleum products and petrochemical products.[3]


According to a 2012 BBC World Service poll, only 4% of Japanese people view Iran's influence positively, with 52% expressing a negative view.[4] According to a 2012 Pew Global Attitudes Survey, 15% of Japanese people viewed Iran favorably, compared to 76% which viewed it unfavorably; 94% of Japanese people oppose Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons and 61% approve of "tougher sanctions" on Iran. Notably, only 40% support use of military force to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, with 49% of Japanese accepting a nuclear-armed Iran, a higher percentage than any other surveyed country, including China, Russia and any Muslim nation.[5]

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Iran in June 2019 to try to mediate between the U.S. and the Middle Eastern nation.[6]

According to the New York Times, in an attempt to find a solution to Iran's stalemate situation with U.S, Iran has proposed President Rouhani visit Japan as reported by kyodo news agency.[7]


Embassy of Iran in Japan


History

[[File:LACQUERED EWER Shosoin.JPG|thumb|right|250px|ペルシャ風水差し正倉院宝物の『漆胡瓶』 [[File:Ermakov, Dimitri (1846-1916). A Persian official (Georgian National Museum).jpg|thumb|right|250px|日本の外交使節と初めて接見したナーセロッディーン・シャー]] Present-day Iran and Japan were known to have had direct trade links since at least the 7th century, but new testing on a piece of wood—first discovered in the 1960s—suggests broader ties, Japanese researchers said. Infrared imaging revealed previously unreadable characters on the wood—a standard writing surface in Japan before paper—that named a Persian official living in the country.[8] Cultural influence from the Iranian-speaking Central Asia at the golden age of the Silk Road Buddhism found itself as far as Japan through the role of China.[9][10][11] [[File:Mooze Naderi.jpg|thumb|Statue of Nader Shah, the powerful Afsharid ruler, at Mashhad In 1878, the Japanese ambassador to Russia, Enomoto Takeaki, was received in a formal audience in Saint Petersburg by Persian King Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar. However, formal diplomatic relations were not established until 1929. A Treaty of Amity was signed between Iran and Japan in 1939, and cordial relations were maintained during World War II until 1942, when the Allies invaded Persia. Formal diplomatic relations were restored in 1953 after the signing of the Treaty of San Francisco.[12]

Iran and Japan signed a visa-free travel arrangement in 1974, but it was terminated in April 1992 due to large-scale illegal Iranian migration to Japan, following the Iranian Revolution aftermath.[13] Iran and Japan also cooperate on regional foreign policy issues in the Middle East, such as the reconstruction of Afghanistan and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.[14] Since 2004, Japan has been working on developing Iran's largest on-shore oil field, located at Azadegan.[15]

Iranian president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami made a state visit to Japan in October 2000.[1] The year 2019, marks the 90th anniversary of Iran and Japan's diplomatic relationship according to BBC.[16]

Trade relations

Japan's foreign policy towards and investments in Iran have historically been dominated by the desire to secure reliable energy supplies; Iran is Japan's third-largest oil supplier after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.[17] Before 2012, Iran has been providing Japan as a major supplier of its crude oil of about 10 to 15%.[18]

The balance of trade between Iran and Japan is heavily weighed in favor of Iran, with Japan exporting automobiles and electrical products and importing petroleum and petrochemical products. As of 2010, Japan cooperates with Iran on several major projects; the annual trade volume of the two states exceeds $11 billion.[citation needed]

Comparison of the two countries

Iran Iran Japan Japan Difference to the two countires
Population 79,100,000（2015） 127,110,000（2015）[19] Japan is about 1.6 times than Iran
Land 1,648,195,000 km2 377,972,000 km2[20] Iran is about 4.4 times than Japan
Capital Tehran Tokyo
Largest city Tehran Tokyo
Political regime Islamic Republic Parliamentary government/cabinet system
Official language Persian Japanese
State religion Islam (Twelver Shi’ism) None
GDP 396,915,000,000 USD (2015）[21] 4,116,242,000,000 USD（2015）[21] Japan is about 10.4 times than Iran
Defense Cost 10,265,000,000 USD (2015）[22] 40,900,000,000 USD（2015）[22] Japan is about 4 times than Iran

See also

References

  1. ^ "Japan-Iran relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan. July 2007. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  2. ^ "Japan Strives to Balance Energy Needs with World Politics". Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. 2006-11-26. Retrieved 2007-08-08.
  3. ^ "Iran, Japan Ready to Cooperate in Afghan, Palestinian Issues". People's Daily. 2002-05-05. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  4. ^ Opinion of Iran Archived 2019-05-13 at the Wayback Machine BBC
  5. ^ A Global “No” To a Nuclear-Armed Iran Archived 2020-03-05 at the Wayback Machine Pew Research Center
  6. ^ Vahdat, Amir; Batrawy, Aya; Gambrell, Jon (12 June 2019). "Japan premier warns US, Iran 'accidental conflict' possible". AP NEWS. Archived from the original on 11 December 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Iran Proposes Rouhani's Visit to Japan Amid Nuclear Impasse: Kyodo". Archived from the original on 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  8. ^ "Research uncovers evidence that ancient Japan was 'more cosmopolitan' than previously thought". The Japan Times Online. 2016-10-05. ISSN 0447-5763. Archived from the original on 2016-11-17. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
  9. ^ Sarah M. Nelson, (1993, pp. 243–258)
  10. ^ ""Paji"; Persian influence in ancient Japan?; CM of the week: Nissin Foods | The Japan Times". The Japan Times. Archived from the original on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  11. ^ "New Discovery About Persians in Ancient Japan Generates Excitement". 2016-10-10. Archived from the original on 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  12. ^ Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan, pp. 623
  13. ^ "Chapter III, Section 6: The Middle East". Diplomatic Bluebook: Japan's Diplomatic Activities. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan. 1992. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  14. ^ "Iran, Japan Ready to Cooperate in Afghan, Palestinian Issues". People's Daily. 2002-05-05. Archived from the original on 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  15. ^ "Japan ready for talks with Iran on lucrative Azadegan oil venture". Islamic Republic News Agency. 2006-09-15. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 7 August 2007.
  16. ^ "Japan's Shinzo Abe in Tehran for talks amid US-Iran tensions". Archived from the original on 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  17. ^ "Japan Strives to Balance Energy Needs with World Politics". Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. 2006-11-26. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2007-08-08.
  18. ^ "Explainer: Why is Japan's Abe going to Iran? What can he accomplish?". Archived from the original on 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  19. ^ 平成27年国勢調査人口速報集計　結果の概要 - 2016年2月26日
  20. ^ 日本の統計2016 第1章～第29章 | 総務省統計局
  21. ^ a b Report for Selected Countries and Subjects | International Monetary Fund Template:En icon
  22. ^ a b SIPRI Fact Sheet, April 2016 Archived 2016-04-20 at the Wayback Machine Template:En icon - 2016年4月
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