Cover Feature

Making Waves in Tidal Energy

by Julian Ryall

In a series of sea lochs and inlets on the western coast of Orkney, northern Scotland, there is movement in the water.

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Leaders

Features

Japanese Media

What You Missed in the Japanese Press

by Mark Schreiber

After Dark: Times Still Hard; Parental Presents; Will New LDP Policies Foment Clock-watching?; Getting Them Young

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Anniversary

UK–Japan: History Highlights

by Custom Media

The second part in our series on the 400th anniversary of UK–Japan ties notes some major events that have linked the two countries.

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Profile

FT: The Honest Financier’s Friend

by Julian Ryall

Famously pink and the must-read publication for anyone in the business world, the Financial Times recently marked its 125th birthday.

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Interview

Yuzo Yagi

by Megan Waters

President, chairman and CEO of Yagi Tsusho Limited

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Interview

David Swan

by OnlineEditor

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Corporate Governance

Warning: Reform or Fail

by OnlineEditor

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Poll

FCIJ Business Confidence Survey

by Megan Waters

The 23rd Foreign Chambers in Japan Business Confidence Survey received 293 valid responses from members of business organisations and 18 foreign chambers of commerce.

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Industry

Anti-bribery and Corruption Law: Renewed Intent

by Patric McGonigal

Firms operating globally should take note. Revised guidance from both the US and UK authorities together with strong statements of renewed intent signal that enforcement actions are expected to continue to heat up in the years ahead.

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Industry

Compliance: Avoiding Traps for the Unwary

by Daiske Yoshida

Almost all public firms mention their commitment to compliance on their websites and publicity materials. Such pronouncements are important, but they are nothing more than empty words unless they are backed by action.

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Industry

Strategy Isn’t the Issue

by Dr Greg Story

I recently attended a highly interactive corporate planning and strategy event in Tokyo, together with many prominent local chief executive officers from global players.

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Charity

TELL: “Forty for the Future”

by Ian de Stains OBE

Forty years ago, a lone volunteer in a small room somewhere in Tokyo picked up a phone and said: “Tokyo English Life Line. Can I help you?”

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Adventure

Scuppered, Saved and Happy Socks

by Julian Ryall

Utterly undeterred by Tropical Storm Mawar scuppering her initial attempt to be the first person to row solo across the North Pacific from Japan to Canada in May last year, Sarah Outen set out once again from Choshi Marina, Chiba Prefecture, shortly after 3:30pm on 27 April on the toughest leg of her journey by bicycle, kayak and rowing boat around the planet.

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Sport

Stumped!

by Mike Galbraith

In June, the quintessential English game of cricket will become the first major Western sport to hit the 150-year mark in terms of documented matches.

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Sport

Howzat for Holyrood Honour?

by Julian Ryall

The Scottish Parliament has recognised the contribution that Alex Miyaji, chief executive officer of the Japan Cricket Association, has made to the promotion of cricket in Japan. In addition, they proposed a match between Scotland and Japan to help the growth of the sport here, and cement ties between the two nations.

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Art

Desperate, Joyous and Intense

by Dr Itsuo Nakano

Is God an accountant or a butcher?” This question, in a modern comedy I once attended, resonates in my mind. I remember an intense dialogue between a man and a woman, with nothing else on stage except two chairs.

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Arts & Culture

Arts Events

by Yoko Yanagimoto

Arts events compiled by Yoko Yanagimoto.

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Health

Well-being or Discomfort?

by Dr Tom Lomax

Only the youngest of my daughters, now six years old, has any interest in becoming a doctor. She is already preparing for her future career; her toy stethoscope is getting plenty of use.

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If You Ask Me

Irony of the Iron Lady

by Ian de Stains OBE

In death, as in life, she was divisive and, no doubt, relished the fact. When news came of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher at the age of 87, few could have been surprised.

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Books

Book Reviews

by Ian de Stains OBE

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Media

Japan / UK News

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