Welcome to the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary in Tokyo!

The relationship between Japan and Hungary shows a good example of how two geographically distant and culturally different nations can deeply sympathize with each other and how people’s positive attitude can build flourishing economical and political relations. The establishment of official relations between the two countries began in the 19th century.

For today developing and deepening relations created close ties in the fields of trade and economy in addition to tourism as well as culture and arts. Trade and economic cooperation has made Japan an important partner for Hungary. Besides our country become key location for a number of representatives of the Japanese industry. Over a hundred Japanese companies got a foothold in Hungary contributing to the growth of our economy. Meanwhile their businesses in Hungary provide a bridge-head for them within the EU market.

As for the mutual interest for the cultures of each other let me mention just a few Japanese peculiarities. Who could be incurious about bonsai, sushi, geisha or the sumo and other Japanese martial arts? With the same attention Japanese public looking about for Hungarian wine and the specialities of our kitchen as well as for pieces of Hungarian arts and crafts and our world-famous porcelain. It deserves attention that an increasing number of Japanese university students decide to study in Hungary. The majority of them arrive at the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music or at one of our eminent medical schools.

At the same time more and more Hungarian professionals take part in joint research projects at diverse technological institutes in Japan. Both countries have a very active civic exchange. The capital and different prefecture-based Japan-Hungary Friendship Associations boast with a membership well over one thousand. Meanwhile their counterpart in Hungary is among the largest friendship societies in the country. Attention to our country brought well over a hundred thousand Japanese tourists to Hungary last year, and we are confident about the continuous raise of this figure in the future. Our aim with this website is to provide useful and attention-grabbing information for those interested in both countries as well as to provide help in consular related office administration.

Ernő Bohár
Ambassador