Embassy of Japan in Austria
在オーストリア日本国大使館
KEY DATA
Key data of Austrian-Japanese relations:
Japanese citizens residing in Austria 2.188 (2008) Japanese visitors in Austria 208.150 (2008) Austrian visitors in Japan 13.453 (2008) Imports from Japan to Austria in 2008 1,884 Mio. EUR Austrian exports to Japan in 2008 1,002 Mio. EUR Twin Cities 29 Austrian-Japanese twin cities (2009)
19 September 1869 Arrival of the first Austrian Mission in Japan 18 Oktober 1869 Conclusion of a contract of friendship, trade and navigation between Japan and the Austro-Hungarian Empire 1871 The contract is ratified and comes into force. First permanently accredited Austrian diplomat in Japan 1873 Japan participates at the World Expo in Vienna
1883 The Austrian diplomatic mission in Japan is elevated to the rank of a legation 1884 Opening of a consulate general in Yokohama
1893 Franz-Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne includes Japan in his world-tour 1907 The Austro-Hungarian legation is elevated to the rank of an embassy. Japan dispatches an ambassador to Vienna. 1911 Introduction of alpine skiing in Japan by Major Theodor Edler von Lerch 1914 Discontinuation of diplomatic relations because of the outbreak of WWI 1931 Prince Nobuhito, brother of the then Japanese Emperor visits Vienna 1937 Foundation of the Institute for Japanese Studies at the University of Vienna 1953 Resumption of diplomatic relations. Opening of a new Japanese legation in Vienna 1955 Opening of a new Austrian legation in Tokyo. Opening of the Austrian extrernal trade board. 1959 State Visit by Federal Chancellor Julius Raab in Japan and return visit by Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi in Austria 1968 Friendly visit by Federal Chancellor Dr. Josef Klaus in Japan 1989 Federal Chancellor Dr. Franz Vranitzky visits Japan
Introduction of a direct flight route between Vienna and Tokyo1990 On the occasion of the celebrations of Emperor Akihitos ascension to the throne President Dr. Kurt Waldheim visits Japan 1994 Prince Takamado and wife visit Austria June 1999 State Visit by President Dr. Thomas Klestil and wife in Japan 2002 Visit by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in Austria 2009 Prince Akishino and wife visit Austria on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Austria
TWIN CITIES
At the moment, 29 Austrian towns/cities or municipal districts are twinned with Japanese towns/cities or districts. Scroll below for an up-to-date list of twin cities (latest update January 2009).
Japanese Side
Austrian Side
Year
1. Kurashiki (Okayama) St. Pölten (NÖ) 1957 2. Suwa (Nagano) Wörgl und Kundl (Tirol) 1960 3. Yamagata (Yamagata) Kitzbühel (Tirol) 1963 4. Kameoka (Kyoto) Knittelfeld (Stmk.) 1964 5. Hanamaki (Iwate) Berndorf (NÖ) 1965 6. Rankoshi (Hokkaido) Saalfelden (Salzburg) 1969 7. Nozawa (Nagano) St. Anton (Tirol) 1970 8. Biei (Hokkaido) Saalbach (Salzburg) 1973 9. Furano (Hokkaido) Schladming (Stmk.) 1977 10. Joetsu (Niigata) Lilienfeld (NÖ) 1981 11. Minamiuonuma (Niigata) Sölden (Tirol) 1982 12. Setagaya (Tokyo) Döbling (Wien 19) 1985 13. Kusatsu (Gunma) Neustift im Stubaital (Tirol) 1985 14. Katsushika (Tokyo) Floridsdorf (Wien 21) 1987 15. Taito (Tokyo) Innere Stadt (Wien 1) 1989 16. Azumino (Nagano) Kramsach (Tirol) 1989 17. Oshu (Iwate) Reutte und Breitenwang (Tirol) 1991 18. Kawasaki (Kanagawa) Salzburg (Salzburg) 1992 19. Gifu (Gifu) Meidling (Wien 12) 1992 20. Fuchu (Tokyo) Hernals (Wien 17) 1992 21. Sanuki (Kagawa) Eisenstadt (Burgenland) 1993 22. Mimasaka (Okayama) St. Valentin (NÖ) 1993 23. Takarazuka (Hyogo) Alsergrund (Wien 9) 1994 24. Hachimantai (Iwate) Altenmarkt/Pongau (Salzburg) 1994 25. Habikino (Osaka) Hietzing (Wien 13) 1995 26. Hakuba (Nagano) Lech am Arlberg (Vorarlberg) 1995 27. Arakawa (Tokyo) Donaustadt (Wien 22) 1996 28. Hida (Gifu) Leutasch (Tirol) 1998 29. Myoko (Niigata) Schruns-Tschagguns (Vorarlberg) 2004 Other friendship activities:
Tanba no Mori Foundation (Hyogo) Hietzing (Vienna 13) 1992
