February 2015
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Style: UK rules the runway
British designers make a splash at Fashion Week Tokyo, receiving top awards for global business potential.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Japan-2015.1-345x259.jpg)
Cautious optimism for 2015
William Sposato advised members on what to expect in today's economic climate.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/David2019-600x600-100x100.jpg)
Stimulating business relations
Providing members with access to figures in British business is a key aim.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Lori2019-600x600-1-100x100.jpg)
Learning together
Big business, entrepreneurs and Japanese culture provide role models.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Editor-100x100.jpg)
Market entry success
The UK's reputation and expertise provide a vehicle for entry into the Japan market.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/5-345x265.jpg)
ARTS
UK arts events in Japan![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_4095-345x230.jpg)
Export Drive!
UKTI conducts a trade mission to support some 50 UK firms enter the market.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/TS-Box1.jpg)
Old crafts for new products
A Scottish milliner is carving a niche with the fusion of traditional materials.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UK-Japan-Tech-Awards-345x230.jpg)
Expert tech scene appeals to Japan firms
Three businesses will enter the UK market thanks to support from a new tech award.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Untitled-1.jpg)
Project moves outstanding firms onto global stage
Saitama City is providing opportunities for joint R&D.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Pub-RW.jpg)
expert knowhow in energy field
Koshiro Iwaya explains Robert Walters Tokyo's specialities.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Media-expert.jpg)
Expert looks for sweet ideas
A high-street retailer has come to Tokyo in search of the firm's new range of desserts.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Media-Lennon.jpg)
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.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p-1_04l.jpg)
Tokyo pitches jet to London
Japan has asked Britain to buy its P-1 submarine hunting aircraft.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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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
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News in brief
Your monthly digest of UK-Japan media reports![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Rob-JET-FEB-345x259.jpg)
Where are they now?
JET alumnus shares how the programme has changed his work and life.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Media-cell.jpg)
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.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IYAM.jpg)
What price freedom of speech?
The right to free speech may come with responsibilities but it should be protected.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dad-son-cooking-together-345x345.jpg)
The slippery slope to eating disorders
Charity helpline TELL explores how to help children deal with the pressures of dieting.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MartinBarrow-345x230.jpg)
Britons receive top honours
Honorary ambassadors are celebrated for their work to further bilateral relations.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Book.jpg)