Belgium-Japan Relations
History
1866
Signature of the first treaty between Belgium and Japan, establishing diplomatic relations
Establishment of a Belgian Legation in Yokohama, headed by Minister Charles De Groote
1893
Newly arrived Minister Albert d' Anethan moves the legation to Tokyo
1905
Japanese pavilion at the World Expo in Liege
1921
The Legations become Embassies; Adachi Mineichirô and Albert de Bassompierre first Ambassadors
1928
Acquisition of the current 1928 Embassy grounds in Kojimachi
1929
The Embassy receives the Belgian Villa at Chuzenji Lake from Baron Okura
1958
Japanese pavilion at the 1958 World Expo in Brussels
1962
First Belgian trade mission to Japan headed by Prince Albert
1969
Sabena opens first regular air service between Belgium and Japan
1971
State visit to Belgium by Emperor Shôwa, as part of a European tour, first visit abroad ever for a reigning Emperor
1990
King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola attend Emperor Akihito's enthronement ceremony
1996
State visit to Japan by King Albert II and Queen Paola
2010
Inauguration of the 3rd and current Embassy building on the same grounds in Kojimachi
2015
Official visit by Prime Minister Michel to Japan
2016
State visit of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde to Japan
2019
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attend Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony
2022
Economic mission to Japan led by Princess Astrid
2025
Belgian pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan