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Strength to strength
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Labour of love
Executive Director
Journeying forward
President
Passing the baton
AGM
Changing of the guard
Paralympics
Tokyo 2020: how did we do?
In focus
Bccj member highlight: Robert Walters Japan
AND IT’S GOODBYE FROM HIM
So. Farewell. Then. BCCJ Acumen
DESPATCHES
Life after Tokyo
Charity
Animal Refuge Kansai 2022
NPO
REI Update
Book review
An illustrated guide to Samurai history and culture: from the age of Musashi to contemporary pop culture
Publicity
Dream Team
History
Myth and Reality
Creative
Painful issues
NPO
Cyclists United
Publicity
Uniquely the British School in Tokyo
Embassy
From Social Club to Business Hub
NEW MEMBER
Civvy Street, Tokyo
Obituary
Henry Scott-Stokes
Embassy
End of an era
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Malvern College Tokyo
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The magazine of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Archives
2022
May / June 2022 issue
Brave Conversations, Positive Transformations.
Strength to strength
Labour of love
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Jan / Feb 2022 issue
Carolyn Davidson
The other Japan
Brave Conversations, Positive Transformations
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2021
Nov / Dec 2021 issue
2021 British Business Awards
Britons gonged for great deeds
New horizons
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Sept / Oct 2021 issue
Being Black and British in Japan
UK–Japan trade ties
Finding Black in the Union Jack (and Japan)
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July / Aug 2021 issue
Trade: Tables Turned
Para aims high
Into new terrain
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May / June 2021 issue
Benefits of a British education in Japan
Exporting education
Notes from the Executive Director’s desk
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Mar / Apr 2021 issue
H.E. Julia Longbottom CMG
Put your passion into action
The difference one year makes
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Jan / Feb 2021 issue
Steve Crane OBE: Gentleman, now an officer
Post-Pandemic Retreats in Northern Okinawa
Parting thoughts
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Exit Edition issue
Changing of the Guard
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2020
Nov / Dec 2020 issue
2020 British Business Awards
Ministerial visits resume, progress on climate change
ARK marks 30 years
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Sept / Oct 2020 issue
For healthy mindsets
An historic few weeks
Expats in action
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July / Aug 2020 issue
New English Online Banking for Japan’s International Community
Gradually getting back to a “new normal”
Don’t doubt our diversity
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May / June 2020 issue
Culture of change
Covid-19: new tasks, new ways of working
Power of positive
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Mar / Apr 2020 issue
Matthew Knowles
Remains of First Briton in Japan found
A global crisis and a green spring
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February 2020 issue
Foreign Secretary in Tokyo
War games
B2B Collaboration
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January 2020 issue
The Future of Education
Happy New Year!
It’s going to be a busy one …
Tears, fears and cheers
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2019
Nov / Dec 2019 issue
BCCJ 2019 British Business Awards
A royal autumn
Land of legends
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October 2019 issue
Mike Sharrock
Rugby fever!
When nature hurts, humans are inspired to help
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September 2019 issue
GREAT Weeks to Show GREAT business
Getting ready for a busy autumn
Rugby fans take slow road to Tokyo
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August 2019 issue
London Touch for Tokyo Landmark
Japan in the UK
Capital battle: work–life balance
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July 2019 issue
Rolls-Royce
Osaka’s weekend as the centre of the world
Glass ceiling smasher
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June 2019 issue
2020 Vision
G20 comes to town
Diversity in action and acronyms
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May 2019 issue
Crossed tracks
Dawn of Reiwa
It’s in our DNA
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April 2019 issue
Diversity in rugby
Cherry blossoms and Vice Chancellors
Reasons to be cheerful
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March 2019 issue
Still in Love
Warm welcome
Million-dollar men
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February 2019 issue
Great Opportunities
Prime Ministers May and Abe meet in London
Behind the scenes
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January 2019 issue
Moooove over, Wagyu
2019: Busy year ahead
Week is long time in politics and publishing
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2018
December 2018 issue
First Briton in Japan
Industry and innovation … and Christmas best wishes
The End of History
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November 2018 issue
BCCJ 2018 British Business Awards
Autumn: Season of mists and mellow persimmon
People and places
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October 2018 issue
Living the Dream
Ministers turning up … like London buses
Interviews aplenty
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September 2018 issue
Triumphs and travails
Japanese investment
A mixed month
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August 2018 issue
Strength to strength
Floods, Fox, football
Heatwave
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July 2018 issue
Keen on cruising
A Tokyo summer
Summer sun
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June 2018 issue
Japan goes glamping
Talking Japan in London
Be prepared...
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May 2018 issue
Mad Dogs and Englishmen (and women)
From trade talks
The sun rises and falls
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April 2018 issue
Energy to expand
Busy week in April
Inside 1 Ichiban-cho
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March 2018 issue
Brave new world
Paying a premium
Banking on change
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February 2018 issue
The big first step?
Hand-made head-turners
Forward motion
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January 2018 issue
Strength in numbers
Ian de Stains OBE (8 December, 1948–18 December, 2017)
Happy New Year!
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2017
December 2017 issue
Our 2018 crystal ball
Building resilience in your firm
What’s in store?
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November 2017 issue
BCCJ 2017 British Business Awards
The future is now
Embrace the future
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October 2017 issue
Soft touch, hard punch
It’s time for women to win
Strong allies
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September 2017 issue
Prime Minister’s mission to Japan
Japan–UK Business Forum
May Day
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August 2017 issue
Boris at the BCCJ
Finding the next Rooney
Slow down
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July 2017 issue
Full circle
Tears and fears
Celebrating the Queen’s Birthday
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June 2017 issue
Drunk on choice
Bearing fruit
Happy Official Birthday!
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May 2017 issue
Yuriko Koike: Call me the “Silk Lady”
Diversity roundtable
Strong support
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April 2017 issue
Three of a kind
Remnants of the British Empire
Stick at it
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March 2017 issue
Living the dream
Spread the good news
Adapt and thrive
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February 2017 issue
Welcome to Ambassador Paul Madden
When music takes over
Strong start
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January 2017 issue
Risky times
Still flying high
Guys and LOLs
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2016
December 2016 issue
BCCJ 2016 British Business Awards
By invite only
Making a mark
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November 2016 issue
Game for change
UK Ambassador Tim Hitchens CMG LVO
Look ahead
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October 2016 issue
The money mover
What do BBA judges look for?
Shift up a gear
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September 2016 issue
Partners for progress
Who are BCCJ Honorary Members?
New editor
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August 2016 issue
Craft catches on
Sports venues with longer lifespan
Thank you
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July 2016 issue
What's next?
A special message
Looking outward
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June 2016 issue
Ninety years
Happy birthday Your Majesty; long may you reign over us.
People assets
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May 2016 issue
Green fashion
Rugby: sport of character
Our environs
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April 2016 issue
The EU: in or out?
Can you vote in the EU poll?
New logic
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March 2016 issue
Handmade in the UK
Tokyo called to get in the game
Making it count
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February 2016 issue
Allies for peace
Navy liaison post restored after 92 years
The power of trust
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January 2016 issue
Opening up to fintech
A New Year message
Optimism for 2016
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2015
December 2015 issue
BCCJ 2015 British Business Awards
Seizing chances
Big thanks
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November 2015 issue
Iconic British creations draw Osaka crowds
Changing places for good governance
Warm reception
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October 2015 issue
Stand up, speak out
Deep-set attitude hampers Womenomics
Fresh thinking
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September 2015 issue
Lifeboats from Wales with love
Creating a legacy for Tokyo 2020
Keep ahead
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August 2015 issue
Scots’ solid links promise Japan growth
A sustainable economy, gender equality and more trade
Find the gaps
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July 2015 issue
Leading the world in low-carbon vehicles
GREAT British tradition and innovation
A nation of innovators
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June 2015 issue
Turning the tables
On Her Majesty’s birthday
Business impact
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May 2015 issue
Britain off the beaten track
A Princess is born
Regional economic spread
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April 2015 issue
First and best
Rock star welcome for Prince William
Blazing a trail
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March 2015 issue
Green fingers grow trade and tourism
Will rugby union convert the masses?
BCCJ events, elections offer chances to engage
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February 2015 issue
Style: UK rules the runway
Cautious optimism for 2015
Stimulating business relations
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January 2015 issue
Insider tips to aid global sports host
YIS: A truly international learning community
United under a common umbrella
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2014
December 2014 issue
BCCJ 2014 British Business Awards
Stay safe during the holiday period
News in brief
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November 2014 issue
Making Yourself Clear
Culprits of Falling Fish Stocks
What Makes Us Fans
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October 2014 issue
Protecting Nature’s Pollinators
Finding Harmony through the Outdoors
Selling Isn’t Telling
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September 2014 issue
Cyber Security Needs for Japan's future
Trophy Sculpture to Inspire Business Leaders
Elites Who Can’t Cut It At Public Speaking
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August 2014 issue
Wild threads
Shopping Uncovered
Growth in EU organics
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July 2014 issue
Protecting against cyber attacks
Team games can benefit firms
The key to personal leadership
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June 2014 issue
Addressing talent shortages in Japan
Green and Healthy Beauty Choices
Online Media Key to Decision-making
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May 2014 issue
Do You Have A Sales Philosophy?
Racist in the West, Cool in Japan
Open-book Management
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April 2014 issue
Medical Tourism Explained
The Business of Omotenashi
Can Japan Deliver the Skills It Needs?
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March 2014 issue
Japan’s Biggest Pop Star Is Not Human
Selling Services in Japan
Governance By the Books?
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February 2014 issue
JAPAN NEWS
Employer Branding Key to Success
Charity, Food and Fun
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January 2014 issue
Pension Pots Under Attack
Eco-friendly Palm Oil Gets a Boost
Feng Shui for 2014
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2013
December 2013 issue
How to Build Trust, Credibility and Respect
First MBA Case Competition Held in Tokyo
Elemental Thinking for the New Year
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November 2013 issue
No slowing of hiring activity in 2014
The Rise of Crisis Simulations in the Workplace
Special Zone for Asian Headquarters
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October 2013 issue
The Nine-Step innovation Process
Leveraging 2020 Olympics opportunities
Meet autumn in japan
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September 2013 issue
are we at the bccj doing enough?
Welcome back, myanmar!
What REALLY Makes International Schools Special?
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August 2013 issue
Edo Examples of Sustainable Living
The Self-Disciplined Leader
Finding the Right Serviced Apartment
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July 2013 issue
IT Offshoring: Another Look
Warning: Final Salary Schemes’ Deficit Grows
Essentials for Motivating Salespeople
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June 2013 issue
Managers Are An Unaffordable Luxury
The Trend Is Your Friend
Cross-cultural Projects Aim for Sustainable Solutions
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May 2013 issue
Temporary Staffing Options to Support Your Business
Finding Everyday Sustainability
Handling Nasty Questions from Nasty People
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April 2013 issue
UK–Japan: Closer Than You Think?
How to Retain Your Best Talent
Slapping No Sense into Them
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March 2013 issue
How to Manage those Meeting Monsters
Something Green around Every Corner
Networking that Works
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February 2013 issue
Protect Your Health
Sustainable Recovery Taking Root in Tohoku
Flexible Japan—Stop Dreaming!
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January 2013 issue
Investment Advice: A Review
Green Cleaning Tips
Mobile Websites: Not Only an Option
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2012
December 2012 issue
Business Embraces Video
Feng Shui Business Forecast 2013
Engaged, Energised, Motivated Employees
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