The word for Switzerland in Japanese is Suisu (瑞西) and the city of Zurich is Chūrihhi (チューリッヒ). Find more words listed in the following section.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland スイス | Suisu | 瑞西 | |
| Geneva ジュネーブ | Junēvu | 寿府 | |
| Zurich チューリッヒ | Chūrihhi | None | |
| Davos ダボス | Dabosu | None | |
| Montreux モントルー | Montorū | None |
Interesting facts about Switzerland and Japan
Switzerland was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic relations with Japan. These relations were first established in 1864 and since then, both nations have maintained friendship and cooperation.
Switzerland exports luxury items, chocolates, and as well as various pharmaceutical and chemical products to Japan, while Japan exports electronics, cars, and machinery to Switzerland. Cultural exchange is also important because both have interest in each others cultures.
Japanese tourists also contribute significantly to the Swiss tourism industry because many Japanese are drawn to the mountains, lakes, and scenic beauty of the European country.