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The British Embassy in Tokyo maintains and develops relations between the UK and Japan. The British Consulate-General in Osaka represents the UK government in Western Japan.
Science and innovation play an important role in encouraging prosperity and growth through the Science and Technology Network (STN).
The UK and Japan are expected to agree investment creating tens of thousands of new jobs and more than £18 billion in economic gains, alongside a new partnership at the forefront of next-generation technologies.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.
UK-Japan Frontier Technology Partnership.
The British Consulate-General in Osaka represents the UK government in Western Japan.
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Japan.
Information on the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and how CPTPP can benefit and support SMEs.
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, B…
The UK is accelerating growth by developing six frontier technologies that strengthen digital capabilities and boost long-term competitiveness.
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