List of ambassadors of Japan to Canada
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Japan to Canada. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Japan and Canada.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
|
Iemasa Tokugawa
(Minister) |
October 1929 | April 1933 |
|
Sotomatsu Kato
(Minister) |
June 1935 | June 1937 |
|
Shu Tomii
(Minister) |
May 1938 | June 1939 |
|
Seijiro Yoshizawa
(Minister) |
October 1940 | May 1942 |
| Sadao Iguchi | June 1952 | March 1954 |
| Koto Matsudaira | March 1954 | May 1957 |
| Toru Hagiwara | May 1957 | July 1961 |
| Nobuhiko Ushiba | October 1961 | June 1964 |
| Hisanaga Shimazu | October 1964 | August 1966 |
| Osamu Itagaki | September 1966 | June 1969 |
| Shinichi Kondo | July 1969 | August 1972 |
| Akira Nishiyama | August 1972 | February 1975 |
| Yasuhiko Nara | April 1975 | July 1978 |
| Michiaki Suma | August 1978 | November 1981 |
| Kiyohisa Mikanagi | December 1981 | November 1984 |
| Kiyoaki Kikuchi | December 1984 | May 1986 |
| Yoshio Okawa | May 1986 | September 1988 |
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This page was last edited on 28 January 2026, at 09:34 AM (EST).