British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
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Brave Conversations, Positive Transformations.
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Strength to strength
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Labour of love
Executive Director
Journeying forward
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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
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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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Tim Maughan
Tim Maughan is an Osaka-based freelance business and industry journalist.
Contributions
Trade
December 2016
By invite only
British design and ingenuity on show in Osaka
Top story
November 2015
Iconic British creations draw Osaka crowds
Record numbers flock to see traders promote old favourites and innovative lines
Sport
October 2015
Dad and son’s sumo dream
Two generations represent UK at Osaka amateur clash
Entrepreneur
October 2015
Sausage supply chain
How one Briton got over the red tape
Top story
May 2014
Heavy metal
The rich heritage, branding and styling of British motorcycles are a strong selling point among Japanese consumers.
Top story
February 2014
Kansai’s British boffins
Britain’s long tradition of scientific pioneering is as strong as ever—and is making its presence felt in the Kansai region.
Music
September 2013
Quality key to guitars of note
Josh Parkin Guitars (JPG) is a good example of what you can do if you have a honed skill—and the wherewithal to get on an aeroplane, leave your native country, and set up a small, but highly specialised business in a distant land.