Japan–Nepal relations

Japan–Nepal relations are bilateral relations between Japan and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 28 September 1956.^[1] Japan has an embassy in Kathmandu, and Nepal has an embassy in Tokyo.

Japan-Nepal relations

Japan	Nepal

History

Although formal relations were established in 1956, the cultural ties between Nepal and Japan date back to direct people-to-people contact started in 1899.^[2]

Japanese assistance

Much of the aid to Nepal is delivered in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank. Japan is one of the largest aid donors to Nepal.^[3][4] As of May 2009, Japan has provided the following level of financial assistance and donations to Nepal:^[1]

• Loans: 58.4 billion yen
• Grants: 13.6 billion yen
• Technical Cooperation: 42.6 billion yen

Examples of Japanese assistance include:

• In 2001 Japan offered a loan of up to 5,494 million yen for the construction of the Mahankal-Melamchi water treatment plant for Kathmandu.^[5]
• In 2004, Japan committed a loan of US$160 million (50% of total foreign assistance to the project) for Nepal's biggest hydroelectric project called Kaligandaki 'A'^[6]
• In 2004, Japan agreed to write off a loan of about $200m to Nepal, which was used to fund development projects. The money was to be diverted to poverty alleviation schemes.^[4]
• In 2007, in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank and the Dutch Government, Japan provided US$600,000 to develop the water supply and sanitation sector in small towns in Nepal.^[7]
• In 2008, Japan granted US$750,000 to assist Nepal in preparing a project design to improve the quality of air transport services.^[8]

Defence

In 2007, Japan sent self-defence troops to Nepal as part of a United Nations mission to help implement a peace agreement.^[9]

Diasporas

Nepalis in Japan

See also: Nepalis in Japan

As of June 2024, there are about 206,898 Nepalis living in Japan, which makes them the largest South Asian community in the country.^[10][11]

Japanese people in Nepal

See also: Japanese people in Nepal

As of 2016, there were over 1,000 Japanese people living in Nepal^[12] – mainly expatriates.

See also

• Japan portal
• Nepal portal

• Foreign relations of Japan
• Foreign relations of Nepal