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Sir Tim Hitchens CMG LVO
Tim Hitchens was appointed British ambassador to Japan in December 2012 and has previously been posted to Pakistan, Afghanistan and France.
Contributions
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End of an era
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A special message
After the UK's EU referendum![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Ambassador-100x100.jpg)
Happy birthday Your Majesty; long may you reign over us.
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Can you vote in the EU poll?
UK expats: register online by 16 May![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ambassador-100x100.jpg)
A New Year message
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GREAT British tradition and innovation
A special showcase at HM the Queen’s Birthday Party![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Celebration.jpg)
On Her Majesty’s birthday
A special message from British Ambassador to Japan Tim Hitchens CMG LVO![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Royal.jpg)
A Princess is born
Special message from British Ambassador Tim Hitchens CMG LVO![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Royal-visit.jpg)
Warm welcome
The Duke of Cambridge makes his first visit to Japan.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Celebration.jpg)
Congratulations!
A special message from British Ambassador Tim Hitchens CMG LVO.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Anniversary_square.jpg)
Happy birthday, Ma'am!
The Queen's party celebrations showcased the UK's gastronomic delights.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/TimHitchens.png)
2014 New Year Message
Trade, investment, research and development—these are the ways in which the UK and Japan can have sustainable growth going forward.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Celebration-100x100.jpg)
Olympic Bid a Stimulus for Growth
From London’s legacy to Tokyo’s future, the UK joins Japan in looking forward to the benefits of being an Olympic and Paralympic host nation.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Celebration-100x100.jpg)
It’s a Boy!
When news finally broke on 22 July that the Duchess of Cambridge had given birth to a son—third in line to the throne—thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Celebration-100x100.jpg)