February 2017
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Welcome to Ambassador Paul Madden
The UK’s new top diplomat in Japan![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Music.jpg)
When music takes over
YUSK on Tourette syndrome and the power of the piano![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Chris-Russell-100x100.jpg)
Strong start
People power in the UK community![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Emma-Hickinbotham-100x100.jpg)
More than a mission
BCCJ serves diverse members![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/David2019-600x600-100x100.jpg)
Constant progress
The benefits of feedback![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BTM.jpg)
We can work it out
Looking back on an interview with the legendary Paul McCartney![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Travel.jpg)
Elegant Japan
Paul Christie, the 38th Cool Japan Ambassador, talks about his plans to highlight a different side of the country![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Science.jpg)
Power of partners
Sellafield and TEPCO share nuclear knowhow![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Sport.jpg)
Bowled over
Japan cricket praised despite final loss, few fans and youth![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Real-Estate.jpg)
Mortgage matters
Mortgage considerations for non-Japanese in Japan![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Brexit.jpg)
Easing FDI fears
UK treasury head Philip Hammond seeks to reassure investors![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IYAM.jpg)
Getting off to a shaky start
Challenges in the Year of the Rooster![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Cover.jpg)
Fear of falling
Glimpses Over the Edge: People Displaced by Conflict, Violence and Persecution by Alexander Treves![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Pub-Daiwa.jpg)
King SkyFront
Daiwa House’s Tonomachi Project creates medical gateway![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Pub-DCT.jpg)
2017: Day Three Train Wreck
Japanese language has lots of insightful sayings, and mikka bozu is one of them.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Pub-Mitsubishi.jpg)
Business in the heart of Tokyo
Internationally minded firms have discovered that Marunouchi is the place to put down their Japan roots.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Pub-IHG.jpg)
Famously warm welcome
With more than seven decades of experience, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has perfected the warmest of welcomes![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/gregstory.jpg)
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