Japan-Nepal Relations (Basic Data) 
June 2012
Basic Data
- Diplomatic Relations:
- Established in September 1956
- Number of Residents:
- Number of Japanese nationals residing in Nepal: 408 (October 2000)
- Number of Nepalese nationals residing in Japan: 3,212 (December 1999)
- Trade with Japan (1999):
- Exports: 230 million rupee (fabric, garment, carpet) ('98)
- Imports: 2.3 billion rupee (car, machinery) ('98)
- Direct Investment from Japan:
- 840 million rupee (1998.7-2000.3)
- Japan's Economic Cooperation:
- List of Exchange of Notes
- Loans: 58.4 billion yen
- Grants: 13.6 billion yen
- Technical Cooperation: 42.6 billion yen
VIP Visits
- From Japan to Nepal
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Year Name 1997.2 T.I.H Prince and Princess Akishino 1998.11 A parliamentarian delegation led by Mr. Watanabe, Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives 1999.3 Former Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto 2000.6 Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori - From Nepal to Japan
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Year Name 1995.3 Rt. Hon. Nepal, Foreign Minister 1995.10 Rt. Hon. Lohani, Foreign Minister 1998.11 Rt. Hon. Mr. Koirala, Prime Minister 1998.9 Rt. Hon. Mr. Karki, Chairman of National Council
Cultural Exchanges
| 1997 | Japanese Language Speech Contest |
| Japanese Movie Festival | |
| The 14th Nepal-Japan Friendship Kite Flying Competition | |
| Recitation of Japanese Ghost Stories by Ms. Shigeko Fukui | |
| 1998 | Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration and Workshop by Byakko Kashiwagi |
| Japanese Classical Music Concert by Tokyo Inter Arts, commemorating the completion of Ambassador's residence | |
| Exhibition of Kite & Tops | |
| "An Encounter with the Nepali Culture": Nepali dance & music performed by the Japanese residents in Nepal | |
| The 15th Nepal-Japan Friendship Kite Flying Competition | |
| "Japan in Nepal: Trio in Tradition": exhibition of two Japanese artists and one Nepali Mandara artist | |
| 1999 | Japanese Language Speech Contest |
| "Tribute to Kurosawa": movie show of Rashomon | |
| "Viva! Takarazuka: Alumna Stars Show" | |
| "Art at Heart": exhibition of Nepali handicapped students | |
| Daidogei, street entertainment & Paper cutout | |
| The 16th Nepal-Japan Friendship Kite Flying Competition | |
| Tea Ceremony Demonstration by Urasenke, Kyoto | |
| Ikebana Demonstration by Masumi Jackson | |
| Stringraphy Concert | |
| Exhibition of Sharaku Interpreted by Japan's Contemporary Artists |
Cultural Grant (cumulative total fiscal 1975-2004)
589.1 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid)
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