
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

End of an era

A special message
After the UK's EU referendum
Happy birthday Your Majesty; long may you reign over us.

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A New Year message

GREAT British tradition and innovation
A special showcase at HM the Queen’s Birthday Party
On Her Majesty’s birthday
A special message from British Ambassador to Japan Tim Hitchens CMG LVO
A Princess is born
Special message from British Ambassador Tim Hitchens CMG LVO
Warm welcome
The Duke of Cambridge makes his first visit to Japan.
Congratulations!
A special message from British Ambassador Tim Hitchens CMG LVO.
Happy birthday, Ma'am!
The Queen's party celebrations showcased the UK's gastronomic delights.
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.
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.
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.