This article examines the history of the relationship between Japan and France, as well as how the Japanese refer to France in their language. The most common term used for referring to France is Furansu, with some regional variations such as Furan or Fura-chan. French culture has had a major influence on Japanese society, including art, architecture, literature, fashion, cuisine and more. Additionally, it discusses interesting facts about the Japanese name for France and common mistakes people make when referring to France in Japanese conversations.