Perspectives on the history of Japanese Turkish Relations?

Answer 1

It is certainly getting better my darling after japan stopped to use tukobath for their message saloons. Ai shiteru x;-)

Answer 2

What was the name of the war ship sunk near Japan? The one whose soldiers were rescued by the Japanese? Well, after that, I don't know we had any relations other than the mundane.

As of today, Japan is an exporter of goods, we are an importer. We have Japanese classes in some technical universities (some of my friends took them as extra, where I took history of art). Our kids watch Japanase cartoons. We have some Japanese tourists come for culture tourism.

So, it seems, we are mostly at the receiving end of those relations. Maybe, with time, when/if Japanese take an interest in Turkish history and culture, we may start sending goods and people.

Oh, and there was the Last Samurai the series of course. With Richard Chamberlain? We had learned quite a few Japanese words then.

Answer 3

The Rising Sun and the Turkish Crescent

Turkish-Japanese relations go back to the end of the last century, when both countries sent emissaries to establish the first diplomatic contracts. Ever since then, the two countries have enjoyed friendly and cordial relations free from any major problems. Lying at the most eastern and western gates of Asia, and as members of the same community of democratic nations, Turkey and Japan have shared the common ideals of liberty, peace, security, stability, and progress.

Answer 4

Tokyo is not only the political and economical centre of Japan but it has also emerged as a centre of the world economy and culture so is a city worth visit; with hotelbye you will see more. There are a number of attractions in Tokyo that should not be missed. There are large-scale downtown areas, including Ginza where famous shops from around the world stand side by side, the sleepless Shinjuku that has become the "new city centre of Tokyo," Asakusa which is reminiscent of the traditional Edo (the former name of Tokyo) and Shibuya that starts the trends for the young people. Tokyo is an interesting city, a city that you will never forget once you visit it.

Answer 5

turko-japanese relations date back to 1905 Russo-Japanese war.

When the Turkish Sultan Abdulahmid was informed that in a land far far away, a nation called Japanese were able to defeat the Russian army, he immediately wanted to know more about those 'friendly' people who defeated Ottoman's eternal enemy Russia...

So start the offical contacts..

A small note: There is no GAIJIN DAMASEN places in Turkey.

(Whenever a question is brought as to which nation is more hospitable towards foreigners? Japanese or Turkish? I tend to make this remark: NO GAIJIN DAMASEN in Turkey)

Answer 6

All these answers are really great...but you forgot the essence of that so famous good relationship....RESPECT...
The Turks respect the Japanese enormously for never having been defeated by the Russians, which makes the Japs very happy! And of course, the language syntax is the same, and since good elaborated food is the most important thing for Japanese, you can't go wrong with the amazing variation of tastes of Turkish food!

Answer 7

Besides agreeing on "Pearl"s story about the beginning of the relations, i guess both japanese and turkish people have some common values. Like respect and modesty.

Answer 8

Turkey and Japan, which are situated on the western and eastern banks of the Historical Silk Route, share strong bonds of friendship deep-rooted in history. The longstanding friendship between the two nations is based, among other things, on shared traditions and cultural values, which have survived through the ages despite the geographical distance separating the two countries.

The first known official relations between Turkey and Japan were initiated more than a century ago. Since then, the friendly relations between the two countries have steadily grown and reached remarkable levels of cooperation in various fields. The visit in 1887 of the nephew of Emperor Meiji, Prince Akihito Komatsu to Turkey marked the inaugural step in relations between Turkey and Japan in modern times. Prince Komatsu was received in an audience by the Ottoman Emperor and presented him a message of good will from Emperor Meiji.

In 1890, Ottoman Emperor Sultan Abdulhamit the Second sent a message in return to Emperor Meiji to reciprocate his gesture. The message of Sultan Abdulhamit the Second was delivered to Emperor Meiji by Admiral Osman Pasha who sailed to Japan on this special mission on board of a ship of the Ottoman Navy, the Ertugrul Frigate, thus becoming the first Ottoman Envoy to Japan .

Yet, on his voyage back home after successfully accomplishing his emission, the Ertugrul Frigate sunk off the coast of Ooshima (Kushimoto), Wakayama Prefecture on 16 September 1890 due to a severe typhoon. On the orders of the Japanese Emperor, the surviving 69 of the total 609 crew of the Frigate were sent back to Istanbul with two Japanese navy vessels. This tragedy, however, constituted a strong base on which the mutual understanding and friendly relations between Turkey and Japan develop.

Following the foundation of Republic of Turkey, diplomatic relations between two countries were established in 1924. Turkey and Japan opened their Embassies in Tokyo and Ankara respectively in 1925.

The current chancery and residence of the Turkish Embassy in Tokyo was designed by Mr. Kenzo Tange (1914-2005), famous Japanese architect.

Answer 9

Sayanora Vatashiwa Hanibal des.

Both countries has a big history and culture. I respect to Japanese people. Because they are good at what they are doing and like to live with their honors.

I know your alphabet (hiragana , katagana) and I believe that if someone reads it there can be no problem solving the principles of electronic. That's why you are good at on electronics :)

Have a nice day.

Answer 10

It's started with Ertuğrul Frigate.After that,Yamada Torajiro had a prior role.Although it started friendly,unfortunately it didn't get better.Japanese people are known as really
friendly in Turkey too.As others do,I like Japanese culture too.

By the way,I prefer your animes to your horror movies.

Answer 11

I'm sorry in your previous message I thought you were a troll. I think that despite the distance, we are very good allies. I also don't think that our cultures are very different, eg. the elder people have an authority in the family. Also I heard there are some similarities in the language. I have japanese friends and we get along great. I like japanese cuisine, culture and art a lot, I wish I could spend some time there to better appreciate your way of life. This below is taken from turkish embassy in japan website. Arigato gozaimasu.

Turkey and Japan, which are situated on the western and eastern banks of the Historical Silk Route, share strong bonds of friendship deep-rooted in history. The longstanding friendship between the two nations is based, among other things, on shared traditions and cultural values, which have survived through the ages despite the geographical distance separating the two countries.

The first known official relations between Turkey and Japan were initiated more than a century ago. Since then, the friendly relations between the two countries have steadily grown and reached remarkable levels of cooperation in various fields. The visit in 1887 of the nephew of Emperor Meiji, Prince Akihito Komatsu to Turkey marked the inaugural step in relations between Turkey and Japan in modern times. Prince Komatsu was received in an audience by the Ottoman Emperor and presented him a message of good will from Emperor Meiji.

In 1890, Ottoman Emperor Sultan Abdulhamit the Second sent a message in return to Emperor Meiji to reciprocate his gesture. The message of Sultan Abdulhamit the Second was delivered to Emperor Meiji by Admiral Osman Pasha who sailed to Japan on this special mission on board of a ship of the Ottoman Navy, the Ertugrul Frigate, thus becoming the first Ottoman Envoy to Japan .

Yet, on his voyage back home after successfully accomplishing his emission, the Ertugrul Frigate sunk off the coast of Ooshima (Kushimoto), Wakayama Prefecture on 16 September 1890 due to a severe typhoon. On the orders of the Japanese Emperor, the surviving 69 of the total 609 crew of the Frigate were sent back to Istanbul with two Japanese navy vessels. This tragedy, however, constituted a strong base on which the mutual understanding and friendly relations between Turkey and Japan develop.

Following the foundation of Republic of Turkey, diplomatic relations between two countries were established in 1924. Turkey and Japan opened their Embassies in Tokyo and Ankara respectively in 1925.

The current chancery and residence of the Turkish Embassy in Tokyo was designed by Mr. Kenzo Tange (1914-2005), famous Japanese architect.