History of BC-Japan Relations
2014/7/16
Chronology of Main Events
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Year
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Main Events
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1877
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The first Japanese national, Manzo Nagano, lands in Westminster, BC |
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1886
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Canadian Pacific Railway reaches Vancouver |
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1887
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Canadian Pacific Steamships start regular service between Vancouver and Yokohama |
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1889
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June 22 - Consulate of Japan opens on Howe Street in Vancouver |
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1906
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July - Japanese School established at 475 Alexander Street in Vancouver |
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1907
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September - The Vancouver Riot, highlight of Anti-Asiatic sentiment, occurs |
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1908
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January - The Gentlemen's Agreement (Lemieux Agreement), restricting the number of Japanese immigrants, takes effect.... |
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1928
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Canada and Japan establish diplomatic relations |
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1941
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December 7 - Outbreak of Pacific War |
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1942
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February - Japanese Canadians are ordered to evacuate into inland area |
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1942
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May 4 - Consulate of Japan at Vancouver closes |
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1949
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April 1 - Japanese Canadians are allowed to return to the West Coast |
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1951
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September 8 - San Francisco Peace Treaty signed |
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1952
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May 2 - Consulate of Japan at Vancouver re-opens |
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1953
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April - Visit of Crown Prince Akihito (current Emperor) |
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1963
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June 15 - Consulate of Japan at Vancouver is raised to the status of Consulate General |
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1986
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The Japan Pavilion welcomes millions of visitors at Expo '86 |
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1988
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Japanese Canadians attain redress settlement |
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1989
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Centennial of the Japanese Consulate at Vancouver |
| 2009 | Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan visit British Columbia |