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  • Japan is Back, Britain is Back

    Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, gave a speech on the UK-Japan relationship at an event by the Naigai Jose Chosakai held on 3 February in the Tokyo International Forum.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Putting out fires and remembering 3.11: a visit to Tachikawa Life Safety Learning Centre

    Paul Evans, one of our wardens (volunteers who help the embassy in an emergency) writes about his experiences of joining the embassy disaster prevention event at Tachikawa.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mr Minoru Makihara honoured by The Queen

    In recognition of his outstanding contribution to commercial and cultural relations between the UK and Japan, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, has presented Mr Makihara with a Honorary Knighthood of the Most Ex…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Japan and Britain: stem-cell pioneers

    Osaka symposium considers how Japan and Britain - world leaders in this field - can work together to help deliver the huge promise of new cell therapies

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Telephone calls to the Consulate-General in Osaka will be suspended

    There will be no telephone calls taken at the Consulate-General in Osaka on Sunday 2 February due to a power-cut

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 英国ビッグデータ最新動向 セミナー開催

    英国で実際にビッグデータがどのように利用されているのか、また日本企業の皆様にどのようなビジネス機会があるのかお伝えするセミナーを2月7日に開催いたします。

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Blur drummer on Japan’s continued use of the death penalty

    David Rowntree urges young Japanese to get informed and question why Japan is an exception to the global trend of abolition.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Death Penalty in Japan: some facts and questions

    Get informed with some thought-provoking facts, findings and questions from the Death Penalty in Japan report.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2014: Ambassador’s New Year Message

    Tim Hitchens, British Ambassador to Japan, reflects on 2013 and looks ahead to a prosperous 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • G8認知症サミットが開催されました

    G8認知症サミットが12月11日に開催され、国際社会の今後の協力について合意しました。

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Premises of the British Embassy Tokyo

    The British and Japanese Governments have agreed to proceed with negotiations intended to lead to the exchange of leasehold and ownership rights for the premises of the British Embassy Tokyo.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Japanese scientists share secrets of the brain

    On Monday 18 November the British Consulate-General organised a science café on brain science at the Knowledge Capital innovation centre in Osaka.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister Swire regrets further executions in Japan

    Following news of two executions in Japan, FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called for an end to the practice worldwide.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Important change to passport service for British nationals in Japan

    The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint UK Ministerial statement on International Anti-Corruption Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague, UK International Anti-Corruption Champion Ken Clarke and International Development Secretary Justine Greening issued a joint statement on the importance of International Anti-Corruption Day o…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK is to host G8 Dementia Summit

    The UK is hosting the first G8 summit on dementia in London on 11 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Temporary closure of Consulate-General in Osaka

    Consulate-General in Osaka will be closed on the afternoon of Friday 6 December from 14:30 onwards due to staff training.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK - Japan goodwill exchange at sea

    On board exchange between British Royal Navy and Japanese ships supporting ongoing relief efforts in the Philippines.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU declaration on 'East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone'

    European Union declaration on the establishment by China of an 'East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone'.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government