|
Year |
Main Events |
|
1877 |
The first Japanese national, Manzo Nagano, lands in Westminster,
BC |
|
1886 |
Canadian Pacific Railway reaches Vancouver |
|
1887 |
Canadian Pacific Steamships start regular service between Vancouver
and Yokohama |
|
1889 |
June 22 - Consulate of Japan opens on Howe Street in Vancouver |
|
1906 |
July - Japanese School established at 475 Alexander Street in Vancouver |
|
1907 |
September - The Vancouver Riot, highlight of Anti-Asiatic sentiment,
occurs |
|
1908 |
January - The Gentlemen's Agreement (Lemieux Agreement), restricting
the number of Japanese immigrants, takes effect.... |
|
1928 |
Canada and Japan establish diplomatic relations |
|
1941 |
December 7 - Outbreak of Pacific War |
|
1942 |
February - Japanese Canadians are ordered to evacuate into inland
area |
|
1942 |
May 4 - Consulate of Japan at Vancouver closes |
|
1949 |
April 1 - Japanese Canadians are allowed to return to the West Coast |
|
1951 |
September 8 - San Francisco Peace Treaty signed |
|
1952 |
May 2 - Consulate of Japan at Vancouver re-opens |
|
1953 |
April - Visit of Crown Prince Akihito (current Emperor) |
|
1963 |
June 15 - Consulate of Japan at Vancouver is raised to the status
of Consulate General |
|
1986 |
The Japan Pavilion welcomes millions of visitors at Expo '86 |
|
1988 |
Japanese Canadians attain redress settlement |
|
1989 |
Centennial of the Japanese Consulate at Vancouver |
| 2009 |
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan visit British Columbia |
| 2014 |
The 125th Anniversary of Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver |
