December 2013
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How to Build Trust, Credibility and Respect
A healthy level of trust comes from making good decisions and exercising good judgment, using a balance of head and heart, facts and instinct.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC07800-21.jpg)
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First MBA Case Competition Held in Tokyo
The first annual Japan MBA Case Competition (JMBACC) took place on 17 November at Aoyama Gakuin University.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nanao-wasoroku-candles1.jpg)
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Elemental Thinking for the New Year
Make some eco-resolutions by finding alternative ways to reuse, reduce and recycle natural resources.news in brief
Your monthly digest of UK-Japan news![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/MediaTennis_square.jpg)
Duo Takes Paralympic Master’s Title
A UK-Japanese women's pair won the International Tennis Federation's Wheelchair Doubles trophy.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Media-designer.jpg)
Iconic Designer Returns to Catwalk
Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto held his first runway show in London in 42 years.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/MediaRabbit_square.jpg)
Attraction Eyes Foreign Tourists
The World of Beatrix Potter is trying to attract more Japanese visitors.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/MediaFruit_square.jpg)
Shop to Sell Citrus “Superfood”
Waitrose will start selling yuzu juice as part of its Cooks' Ingredients line.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/President_wide.jpg)
Strategic Alliances
The launch of the Export to Japan website is a concrete example of the BCCJ's core mission.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Coverstory_wide.jpg)
defend, detect, destroy
Visits by the Duke of York and Sir John Scarlett of MI6 highlight enhanced UK-Japan cooperation in the defence industry.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Lori2019-600x600-1-100x100.jpg)
Diversity in Action
The BCCJ plays an important role in highlighting the cultural and commercial diversity of the UK.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Helicopter_wide.jpg)
Historic Pacts Cement Collaboration
This year marks the signing of two landmark UK–Japan agreements on defence cooperation and information security.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/JMedia-truck.jpg)
what you missed in the japanese press
New Retail Trend for Low-Cost "Fast Sundries"; Worker Turnover Highest in Hotel, F&B Sectors; Convenience Stores Leading Coffee Market; Return Rate Rising for Mail Order Items![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Simon-Farrell-100x100.jpg)
First for Firsts
A list, from A-Z, with some of my favourite firsts BCCJ ACUMEN featured in 2013.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Daring_wide.jpg)
Made to Serve
The Royal Navy's HMS Daring pulled alongside Tokyo’s Harumi Pier on 30 November for a four-day port call.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Interview.jpg)
Andrew Symonds
Symonds is the president of AgustaWestland Japan and the head of North East Asia operations.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/memorial-square.jpg)
New Defence Attaché Starts Tokyo Mission
The annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony was attended this year by the Royal Navy's Captain Charles Ashcroft.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ambassador-square.jpg)
Closest of Allies
Ambassador Tim Hitchens emphasised stronger bilateral ties in security, energy and investment in a recent address.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ukti-square.jpg)
UKTI Launches Export Website
A website has been launched to enable more British firms to unlock the Japanese market.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Food_wide.jpg)
The Role of Roast in Early Trading
Legend has it that the ruler of Hirado in 1613 immediately took to this traditional English dish.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/SimonBerry-square.jpg)
Evolving Palates
Simon Berry, chairman of Berry Bros. & Rudd, discusses changing consumer tastes and the Japanese wine market.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/BCCJEvent_square.jpg)
UK: Open for Business
Recent changes to Britain’s corporate taxation rules have been designed to promote the UK as a place to do business, according to the "tax minister".![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Nagamine_square.jpg)
New Rules for Overseas Property
A new reporting system became effective in 2013, with the first reporting deadline 17 March 2014.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Diversity_square.jpg)
The Business Case for D&I
Executives should be able to assess and articulate sound supporting reasons for D&I programmes within an organisation.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Kate-Thomson.Inside-the-Maze.jpg)
Arts
UK arts events in Japan![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Health.jpg)
Stand Up for a Healthy Workplace
Studies have shown that many hours spent sitting can lead to premature mortality and contribute to a range of illnesses.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IYAM_wide.jpg)
Occasion for Reflection
Last month marked the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, one of the BBC's most successful programmes.![](http://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Book2.jpg)