Abstract:
ASEAN as an active regional organization in the Southeast Asia remains the only
diverse structure in the Asia Pacific. While Japan continues to be one of the leading countries in
the world. Developing its cooperation with ASEAN, Japan is developing programs and initiatives
beneficial to both sides, including economic, social, political, cultural and other spheres. This
article examines in detail the historical significance of the ASEAN direction in Japanese politics,
delves into the created and implemented projects of ASEAN and Japan, as well as focuses on the
role of Japan in cooperation with ASEAN.
