[3] Diplomatic relations were established after the "Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between Japan and Denmark" in 1867.

[7] The main exports from Japan are passenger cars, motorcycles, and computers.

Former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama made three unofficial visits to Denmark in 2009.

Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen made an unofficial visit to Japan in Spring, 2009.

His term of appointment began September 1, 2008 and he presented his credentials to the Emperor of Japan, Akihito on November 4, 2008.