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Tim Hitchens, British Ambassador to Japan, reflects on 2013 and looks ahead to a prosperous 2014.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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。
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.
On Monday 18 November the British Consulate-General organised a science café on brain science at the Knowledge Capital innovation centre in Osaka.
Following news of two executions in Japan, FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called for an end to the practice worldwide.
The British Government is making important changes to the passport service for British nationals living overseas.
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…
The UK is hosting the first G8 summit on dementia in London on 11 December.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.
Consulate-General in Osaka will be closed on the afternoon of Friday 6 December from 14:30 onwards due to staff training.
On board exchange between British Royal Navy and Japanese ships supporting ongoing relief efforts in the Philippines.
European Union declaration on the establishment by China of an 'East China Sea Air Defence Identification Zone'.
After supporting ongoing British relief efforts in the Philippines, advanced Royal Navy ship visits Tokyo for symbolic Japan visit
Antibiotics are central to modern medicine but infections from antimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria cause 25,000 deaths per year in Europe, and in Asia, 1 child dies every 5 minutes from AMR bacterial infections.
In recognition of his contribution to promotion of British culture and art in Japan, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, conducted an investiture ceremony for Mr Hisashi Hieda at the British Embassy Tokyo on 21 Ja…
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative is only gathering support. Today also sees the start of 16 Days of Gender Activism, which will run r…
In recognition of his contribution to commercial and cultural relations between the UK and Japan, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, conducted an investiture ceremony for Mr Shunichi Sugioka at the British Embass…
Statement by Secretary of State Edward Davey in response to the Japanese government's decision to reduce its carbon emissions target for 2020 to 3.8% below 2005 levels, or 3.1% above 1990 levels
FCO Chief Scientific Advisor Professor Robin Grimes and Imperial College Professor Gerry Thomas welcome news that Japan may bring safe radiation limits in line with international standards
Former British Ambassador to Japan dies aged 81.
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