December 2018
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First Briton in Japan
William Adams (1564–1620)![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Paul-Madden-100x100.jpg)
Industry and innovation … and Christmas best wishes
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The End of History
Name for niche, quality, tradition helps UK goods in Japan![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Lori2019-600x600-1-100x100.jpg)
Milestone Memories
And a mega year ahead![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/David2019-600x600-100x100.jpg)
Business: Enhance or hinder
Helping government design sound policies![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Beauty-Fe.jpg)
A Cut Above
Styling hair in Mayfair and Minamiaoyama![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/MarketEntry-Fe.jpg)
Making Sense of Scents
Niche, history and quality personify the perfume market![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Craft-Fe.jpg)
Stylish Steps
Northants-trained shoemaker in Tokyo has two-year wait list![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Books-Fe.jpg)
Books and Maps
Despite—or due to—technology, collectors covet rare texts and charts![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BTM-Fe.jpg)
Turbulent times
Bohemian Rhapsody movie press conference![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Memorial-Fe.jpg)
Two minutes of silence
Strong turnout marks end of WWI![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Honours-Fe.jpg)
Order of the Scottish Samurai
Expats honoured for ties with Japan![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Pub-Kyushu-Fe.jpg)
Land to Explore
Experience the wonders of Kyushu![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Sport-Fe.jpg)
Rugby Respect
Brave Blossoms’ Yoshikazu Fujita on his UK rugby days![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Pub-BST-Fe.jpg)
19:20 Project
The British School in Tokyo builds community through sport![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Opinion-Fe.jpg)