February 2015

Style: UK rules the runway
British designers make a splash at Fashion Week Tokyo, receiving top awards for global business potential.
Cautious optimism for 2015
William Sposato advised members on what to expect in today's economic climate.
Stimulating business relations
Providing members with access to figures in British business is a key aim.
Learning together
Big business, entrepreneurs and Japanese culture provide role models.
Market entry success
The UK's reputation and expertise provide a vehicle for entry into the Japan market.
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UK arts events in Japan
Export Drive!
UKTI conducts a trade mission to support some 50 UK firms enter the market.
Old crafts for new products
A Scottish milliner is carving a niche with the fusion of traditional materials.
Expert tech scene appeals to Japan firms
Three businesses will enter the UK market thanks to support from a new tech award.
Project moves outstanding firms onto global stage
Saitama City is providing opportunities for joint R&D.
expert knowhow in energy field
Koshiro Iwaya explains Robert Walters Tokyo's specialities.
Expert looks for sweet ideas
A high-street retailer has come to Tokyo in search of the firm's new range of desserts.
Lennon legacy could help peace
A city is considering using land formerly owned by the family of Yoko Ono in tribute to John Lennon's work.
Tokyo pitches jet to London
Japan has asked Britain to buy its P-1 submarine hunting aircraft.
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Challenging the status quo at work

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Immigration to support society

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Creating a successful business culture

News in brief
Your monthly digest of UK-Japan media reports
Where are they now?
JET alumnus shares how the programme has changed his work and life.
Deal to boost growth in trials of stem cells
A deal between London and Tokyo is set to be of strategic importance to the UK cell therapy community.
What price freedom of speech?
The right to free speech may come with responsibilities but it should be protected.
The slippery slope to eating disorders
Charity helpline TELL explores how to help children deal with the pressures of dieting.
Britons receive top honours
Honorary ambassadors are celebrated for their work to further bilateral relations.