Abstract: the COVID19 pandemic throughout the world has had a major impact on international relations. Under the background of regular COVID19 epidemic prevention and control, Japan and the EU have once again “huddled together for warmth”. The trend of strategic cooperation has once again become prominent, and the cooperation between the two sides is extensive and deepening. Driven by the JapanEU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA), and the Partnership on Sustainable Connectivity and Quality Infrastructure between Japan and the European Union, the strategic cooperation between the two sides has reached a new high. Japan and the EU have not only strengthened cooperation in the IndoPacific region, but also become more and more obvious in relying on each other to contain China. At the same time, they have also strengthened cooperation in dealing with COVID19 and in other aspects. In addition, the relations between Japan and the major member states of the European Union have also been steadily advancing. Japan and France have constantly confirmed and strengthened the “special partnership” between the two countries. JapanGermany relation has also developed steadily.

Key words: COVID19, JapanEurope relations, JapanEurope EPA, JapanEurope SPA