IOM Tokyo - Country Office with Resource Mobilization Function
IOM opened its office in Japan in 1981 in the context of Indochinese refugee resettlement.At that time, IOM Tokyo facilitated onward movements of US and Canada-bound Indochinese refugees on temporary protection status in Japan. Later on, the assistance expanded to family reunification for Indochinese refugees resettled in Japan, and which was completed in March 2006. Japan joined IOM membership in 1993.
