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  • Restart of the UK in JAPAN campaign

    The British Embassy, British Consulate-General and the British Council, in partnership with principal partners Jaguar Land Rover and Standard Chartered Bank and official partner Rio Tinto are proud to announce the resumption…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary praises strength of UK-Japan partnership

    British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab met Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu at Lancaster House in London this evening

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Truss opening Statement at launch of UK Japan trade talks

    The opening remarks from the Secretary of State, formally launching trade agreement negotiations between the UK and Japan.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK and Japan start trade negotiations

    International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Motegi Toshimitsu to launch talks on UK Japan Free Trade Agreement today.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Liz Truss kick-starts trade negotiations with Japan  

    The UK is publishing its negotiating objectives for a free trade agreement with Japan.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 19,000 British travellers return from cruise ships after major international effort

    The Foreign Office has worked with cruise operators and more than 20 international governments and militaries to arrange flights to get Brits home safely.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • International co-operation only way to get travellers home and beat coronavirus, says the Foreign Secretary

    Dominic Raab gave a statement after the US-chaired session where G7 Foreign Ministers committed to use their collective powers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Diamond Princess evacuation flight lands in the UK: Foreign Secretary's statement

    Dominic Raab confirms that 32 British and European citizens have been brought safely home from Japan, following the coronavirus outbreak.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ghana Mission visit Tokyo for Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop on 28-31 January 2020

    The British Embassy in Tokyo, working with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Ghana in Tokyo, hosted a delegation from Ghana for expert level discussions on Disaster Risk Reduction to exchange best p…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Diamond Princess evacuation flight organised: Foreign Secretary's statement

    Dominic Raab has confirmed the evacuation flight back to the UK for British people on the Diamond Princess in Japan, following the coronavirus outbreak.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • British nationals on the Diamond Princess: Foreign Office statement

    The FCO is working to organise a flight back to the UK for British nationals on the Diamond Princess in Japan, following the outbreak of coronavirus.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK is taking forward future trade and investment relationship with Japan

    Foreign Secretary to shape new trade and investment relationship between Japan and the UK on first Asia-Pacific visit.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Bold new beginning for Global Britain as Foreign Secretary kicks off Asia-Pacific tour

    Dominic Raab will visit Australia, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia to strengthen historic ties and embrace economic opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • British businesses go for gold in Japan

    With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on the horizon, latest figures show that UK annual exports to Japan total nearly £15 billion.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Youth Mobility Scheme 2020 for Japanese nationals

    The ballot for the Youth Mobility Scheme 2020 for Japanese nationals will be opened in January 2020.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK – Japan trade hits record high in boost for Scottish firms

    Scottish businesses are benefiting from record levels of trade with Japan, as UK exports totalled £14.8 billion in the year to September 2019.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Mr Wataru Kuwahara honoured by The Queen

    In recognition of his service to the promotion of British culture and lifestyle and the export of British consumer goods through the Hankyu British Fair, Sue Kinoshita, the British Charge d’Affaires, conducted a presentation…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Dr Inamori Kazuo honoured by the Queen

    In recognition of his distinguished services to relations between the UK and Japan in variety of fields, Paul Madden, the British Ambassador to Japan, has presented Dr Inamori Kazuo, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Kyocera …

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Kent biotech business set to make £1m thanks to Japan exports

    A Kent bio-tech company that supplies blood plasma for lab testing is set to hit sales of £1million in 2020 after securing new deals with customers in Japan.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Rugby World Cup 2019

    Guidance and tips for fans travelling for the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government