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  • Remembrance Sunday 2014 in Japan: Wear a poppy with pride

    Embassy to participate in memorial service; see our list of where poppies are available in Japan

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at the Asia Business Leaders Awards 2014

    Opening remarks from Rt Hon Hugo Swire, Minister for Asia, at the Asia House Gala.

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

  • GREAT Week in Japan officially launches

    UK Trade Minister Lord Livingston kicks off a week-long public showcase of British business and culture.

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

  • Celebrating same sex marriages at the British Embassy Tokyo

    British Embassy conducts same sex marriage ceremony, the second to take place in Tokyo since the UK’s Marriage Act changed.

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

  • Mr Tadakazu Kimura honoured by The Queen

    In recognition of his distinguished services to international sponsorship and cultural understanding between the UK and Japan, Tim Hitchens, the British Ambassador to Japan, has presented Mr Tadakazu Kimura, the President of…

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

  • Head of UKTI DSO visits Japan and Republic of Korea

    Richard Paniguian, Head of UKTI DSO, visits the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan to promote UK defence capabilities.

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  • Energy Technology Showcase

    Speech given by Energy Minister Matthew Hancock at the British Embassy Energy Technology Showcase in Japan.

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

  • Matthew Hancock speech to the Innovation of Cool Earth Forum

    Energy Minister Matthew Hancock's speech to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's (METI) Innovation of Cool Earth Forum in Japan.

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

  • Your chance to study in the UK: Applications for 2015/16 Chevening Scholarships close 15 November

    Are you a future leader looking to study in the UK? Apply online today to become part of the prestigious Chevening scholarship programme.

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

  • Omi Prisoners of War memorial brings remembrance and reconciliation

    British Ambassador attends unveiling of memorial for Omi Prisoners of War in Niigata prefecture.

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

  • Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister regrets executions in Japan

    Following the execution of two prisoners in Japan, FCO Minister Hugo Swire urged Japan to reconsider its use of the death penalty.

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

  • Invitation to bid for market research project in Japan

    The British Embassy Tokyo is looking for companies to bid to conduct market research of Japanese investors.

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

  • Changes to birth and death registration overseas

    Phase two of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 8 September.

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

  • Celebrating 10 years of the UK-Japan Young Scientist Workshop Programme

    Talented Japanese students visit Britain to gain international skills in science and engineering.

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

  • UK industry supports Fukushima Dai-ichi decommissioning and clean-up

    The UK has supported Japan, since the accident at Fukushima Dai-ichi, through sharing our unique experience in nuclear decommissioning.

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

  • Sir John Beddington honoured by the Emperor of Japan

    This award has been made for his remarkable contribution for promoting science & technology exchange between the UK and Japan.

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

  • G7 leaders: statement on Ukraine

    The G7 leaders have issued a joint statement on the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

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

  • Typhoon Force hosts Japanese visitors

    UK and Japanese military officers demonstrate collaboration of global peace and security through training visit to RAF Coningsby.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Japan’s command of counter-piracy

    Japan has announced it will take command of an anti-piracy operation in the Northern Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.

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

  • Former British Consulate building in Shimonoseki re-opens to the public

    British Chargé d’Affaires Julia Longbottom visits Shimonoseki City to give university talk on gender equality and attend former British Consulate building re-opening ceremony.

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