British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
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Contributors
Writers and photographers
BCCJ
Brave Conversations, Positive Transformations.
Embassy
Strength to strength
Publisher
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
Publicity
Malvern College Tokyo
Archives
May / June 2022
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Nov / Dec 2021
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July / Aug 2021
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AND IT’S GOODBYE FROM HIM
May / June 2022
So. Farewell. Then. BCCJ Acumen
Business
Jan / Feb 2022
UK–Japan: Move over Kanto!
Tech
Nov / Dec 2021
Virtual guardian
BBA
Nov / Dec 2021
2021 British Business Awards
Olympics
Adversity brings out the best of British Business at Tokyo 2020
Art
July / Aug 2021
NFTs: The Missing Link?
Media
July / Aug 2021
Them and Us
Food & drink
Mar / Apr 2021
Eat your heart out
2020 GAMES
Sept / Oct 2020
Olympic business: On hold
Virus
Sept / Oct 2020
The blitz spirit!
Finance
July / Aug 2020
London, New York,
Hong Kong
Tokyo?
SME
May / June 2020
SMEs fight to survive
Covid-19
May / June 2020
Stoic under stress
Sport
February 2020
The donut pro
Trade
January 2020
Out of EU, but still in Europe
Energy
Nov / Dec 2019
Partners for Power
BBA
Nov / Dec 2019
BCCJ 2019 British Business Awards
Environment
October 2019
Partners against plastic
Luxury
October 2019
Scent to Japan
R&D
September 2019
Battery Boost
Japan link is key for Coventry plant
Food & drink
August 2019
Welsh welcome
Five-day mission highlights nation’s culinary strength
Publicity
July 2019
Tracks to Nikko
Tobu Railway makes a historic getaway quick, easy and comfortable
Nostalgia
June 2019
Remember Tokyo British Club?
Founders reflect on expat haunt of bygone age
Paralympics
June 2019
2020 Vision
Paralympic
judoka
targets Tokyo
Tech
May 2019
Crossed tracks
UK’s diversity, innovation, skills, global culture help Hitachi revolutionise its railways
Education
May 2019
Shift gears
Getting up to speed for the workplace of tomorrow
Law
April 2019
Copyright crisis
Will new EU directive kill the web as we know it?
Interview
March 2019
The Ginger Chef
UK culinary ambassador Chris Wheeler turns taste buds at Foodex
Food
March 2019
Taste for Britain
Annual expo finds flare for UK fare
Olympics
February 2019
All in a Row
Team GB cuts a fast path to Olympic gold
History
February 2019
Ships that pass in the night
Wreckage sheds light on 19th-century UK–Japan trade
Embassy
February 2019
Great Opportunities
UK in Japan 2019–20 puts British excellence centre stage
Sport
January 2019
Local Links
British Olympic Association CEO builds medal groundwork
Food
January 2019
Moooove over, Wagyu
British beef and lamb are back in Japan!
Memorial
December 2018
Two minutes of silence
Strong turnout marks end of WWI
Books
December 2018
Books and Maps
Despite—or due to—technology, collectors covet rare texts and charts
Craft
December 2018
Stylish Steps
Northants-trained shoemaker in Tokyo has two-year wait list
Market Entry
December 2018
Making Sense of Scents
Niche, history and quality personify the perfume market
Olympics
November 2018
Scouting Gold
Team GB visits Tokyo to prep for 2020
BBA
November 2018
BCCJ 2018 British Business Awards
Record-breaking gala celebrates close bilateral relations
Education
September 2018
Global minds
Why people in Japan are choosing international schools
Motors
August 2018
Strength to strength
How the UK automotive industry is looking to the Japanese market
Education
July 2018
The JET-set
British teachers start their lives in Japan
Embassy
June 2018
Tokyo-London Green Finance Seminar 2018
How the UK and Japan can work together to achieve clean growth
Outdoors
June 2018
Japan goes glamping
The great outdoors has never been cleaner, cooler or cosier
Sport
June 2018
The Epsom Cup in Japan?
The Epsom Cup in Japan?
Film
May 2018
Never too short
Making your name in the world of films
Motoring
May 2018
Mad Dogs and Englishmen (and women)
Fans plan overland odyssey to watch world cup in Japan
Culture
Bloomin’ genius!
Can Japan’s dapper master of small spaces be best at Chelsea show again?
Food & drink
From farm to fork
Healthy, heritage and high prices help sell UK food and drink here
SME
March 2018
Sketching out
How Samuel Alexander is bringing youthful energy to UK–Japan fashion
HR
March 2018
Paying a premium
Wages in Japan fail to grow, despite boost from foreign firms
Cars
February 2018
Hand-made head-turners
Aston Martin shifts up a gear in Japan with luxury experiences, new brand centre
Diversity & inclusion
January 2018
Educate and encourage
Tomoya Hosoda, Japan’s first male transgender politician, lays down a marker
Travel
December 2017
Myanmar: Rebuild and revive
Scots cruise firm helps two nations fix empire outpost
Pets
November 2017
Breeding success
Culture
November 2017
Japan House comes to London
British Business Awards
November 2017
BCCJ 2017 British Business Awards
Film
October 2017
Don’t Take Me Home
New movie looks back at the summer Welsh footy fans did not want to end
Motors
September 2017
Foot to the floor
UK–Japan partnership powers new Lotus car
Food
September 2017
Prime cuts
Talk of lifting Japan’s ban on British beef gives hope to UK firms
Fashion
September 2017
Shock and awe
Charity
September 2017
Give a dog a home
ARK opens stunning new Kansai kennel with UK support
Sport
August 2017
Finding the next Rooney
More English clubs launch football schools to boost game and sign stars in Japan
Retail
July 2017
Take time
Watchmaker Arnold & Son opens first ever boutique in Ginza Six
Travel
June 2017
Past & present
Solomon Islands teem with UK and Japan heritage, FDI and war relics
History
June 2017
Shared history
The Sengan-en stately home in Kagoshima sits at the heart of UK–Japan relations
Drinks
June 2017
Drunk on choice
UK beers, ciders, wine and spirits take on Japan
Trade
May 2017
Partners for success
Online platform helps UK firms tap potential of Japan market
Defence
May 2017
Defend and secure
UK–Japan defence ties open door for British firms
Top story
April 2017
Three of a kind
UK, US and Asian casinos look for wild card to woo Japan
Food
March 2017
Spread the good news
Japan’s marmalade artisans could take UK market by storm
Travel
March 2017
Welcome break
No shortage of luxury staycation options in Japan
Brexit
February 2017
Easing FDI fears
UK treasury head Philip Hammond seeks to reassure investors
Memorial
January 2017
Life and soul
Academic and football fan was larger than life
Politics
January 2017
Choppy waters
Baroness Ashton, former high representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy, on the value of strong ties in tough times
Aerospace
January 2017
Still flying high
UK firms keep their edge in aerospace
Top story
December 2016
BCCJ 2016 British Business Awards
British business success recognised
Memorial
December 2016
Not forgotten
Members of the Commonwealth remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Health
November 2016
A Second Home
Maggie’s Tokyo offers new avenue of support for cancer patients
BCCJ Event
October 2016
The money mover
Forex firm’s cheap cash transfers arrive in Japan
Embassy
October 2016
Letter from Seoul
Ex-Tokyo trade envoy compares Japan and South Korea
Culture
September 2016
Don’t stop the music II
Music stalwart looks back on his illustrious career
History
September 2016
Summer retreat
Symbol of UK–Japan friendship is reborn
Entrepreneur
September 2016
Don’t stop the music
Guy Perryman’s star-studded career
Top story
September 2016
Partners for progress
Collaboration between the UK and Japan is helping sport achieve social goals
Top story
August 2016
Craft catches on
More British classics on menu in Japan
Food & drink
August 2016
UK firms fly flag at Foodex
Record number of British delegates
Entrepreneur
August 2016
As nature intends
Berkshire designer’s strong business ethic
Energy
August 2016
Winds of change
Japan’s energy shifts draw UK firms
Training
July 2016
Fresh ideas from JMEC youth
Training plan supports market entry, growth
Education
July 2016
Culture, heritage and language
Why a British education appeals
Environment
July 2016
Green logo hits shelves
Anglo-Dutch firm builds on innovative pact
Innovation
July 2016
War against killer diseases
UK firms appeals for global proactive approach
Education
July 2016
New chapter for Oxford–Japan ties
Prestigious Kyoto Prize winners go to Oxford
Top story
June 2016
Ninety years
Marking the Queen’s birthday
Gong
June 2016
Putting art on the map
Award for boosting museum gems
Design
May 2016
Open, modern hubs for all
London expert reflects on Tokyo spaces
Environment
May 2016
Illegal ivory trade rife in Japan: report
London green group reveals fraud
CSR
May 2016
Quake: Brits lend helping hand
Firms, individuals and NPOs support Kumamoto