| 28 December 1991 | Japan recognized the Republic of Kazakhstan. |
| 26 January 1992 | Diplomatic relations were established. |
| 20 January 1993 | Embassy of Japan opened in Almaty, Kazakhstan. |
| June 1993 | Japanese Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan MATSUI Akira presented his letter of credence to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbaev. |
| 22 February 1996 | Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan opened in Tokyo, Japan. |
| October 1996 | Japanese Ambassador MITSUHASHI Hidekata presented his letter of credence to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbaev. |
