Embassy of Japan in Canada

10/22/2026

Thank you for sharing your valuable time, Canada's Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Nemer. Marking the 40th anniversary of the 🇯🇵🇨🇦 Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement, we are committed to further advancing our partnership in Science, Technology & Innovation! - Amb. Nakagome

10/22/2026

It was truly an honour and pleasure to meet with Premier Doug Ford FordNation. 🇯🇵🇨🇦
Ontario is home to a vibrant Japanese community and is a major hub for numerous Japanese businesses in Canada.
Knowing that the province is under your strong and supportive leadership is incredibly reassuring and encouraging for all of us.
Thank you, Premier Ford, for your warm hospitality and continued support.
We look forward to our next meeting and to working closely together to further deepen the ties between Ontario and Japan.
-Ambassador Masashi Nakagome

10/22/2026

Inspiring visit to Toyota (TMMC) in Cambridge🚗! Congratulations on the 40th anniversary. TMMC’s dedication to world-class manufacturing and its profound contribution to the local community through employment and innovation truly showcase the strength of 🇯🇵 🇨🇦 economic ties🤝

10/21/2026

Merci beaucoup, MP Joël Godin, for meeting with us.
It was an honour to have such an insightful and wide-ranging discussion, particularly regarding Quebec. We deeply appreciate your dedicated support and contribution to strengthening the bilateral relations between Japan and Canada.
We look forward to continuing our close collaboration and seeing you again soon.
— Minister Shugo Tanaka
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10/21/2026

It was an absolute honour to meet with the Honourable Raymonde Gagné, Speaker of the Senate of Canada.

During our warm and productive discussion, we reaffirmed the deep bond between Japan and Canada. We both shared a strong conviction that our two nations hold immense potential for even greater cooperation in today’s changing world.

Rooted in shared values and mutual respect, the partnership between 🇯🇵 and 🇨🇦 continues to grow. I look forward to working closely with Speaker Gagné and meeting again soon.

— Ambassador Masashi Nakagome

10/21/2026

Judy Nakagawa’s new exhibition, “THREE GENERATIONS,” is now on view at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum through December 1! The opening ceremony featured a mesmerizing performance by Takako Segawa & Noriko Hashimoto that captivated the audience.

10/21/2026

🎉 🚀 Congratulations🎉🚀
On Oct. 20, Japan's space agency JAXA launched the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft using the H3 Rocket No. 10, and confirmed MMX successfully separated and inserted into orbit. Safe travels to MMX on its long journey to explore the Martian moons!
https://youtu.be/g-0p1iK7AUE?si=P-NLrW8Oulyw4kn-
https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2026/10/20261020-1_e.html

2026年10月20日に打ち上げた、火星衛星探査機(MMX)/H3ロケット10号機、打上げの軌跡をまとめました。皆さまのご声援、ありが...

10/20/2026

Thank you for sharing your valuable time MP Cheryl Gallant. It was an honour and a pleasure to hear your stories, which are well-grounded in your diverse background. I look forward to working together to further strengthen the relationship between 🇯🇵 and 🇨🇦. – Shugo Tanaka

10/20/2026

Amb Nakagome visited Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada’s construction site & learned about its commitment to advanced manufacturing, innovation & sustainability. The project reflects the strong 🇯🇵🇨🇦 partnership and our shared vision for the future of the battery supply chain🔋

10/20/2026

Great meeting with MP David Bexte today! I appreciated hearing his valuable insights on energy policy and beyond. His perspectives were truly enlightening. He also showed a strong interest in Japan. Looking forward to meeting again! – Minister Shugo Tanaka