May 2017

Yuriko Koike: Call me the “Silk Lady”
Inspired by Margaret Thatcher, Tokyo governor reveals her plan to leave a legacy
Diversity roundtable
What it takes for women to reach the top in business
Strong support
For D&I and UK firms
Warm welcome
BCCJ elects new Excom
A new year
Strong chamber events diary ahead
Women in business: Maiko Itami
EF Education First Japan K.K. marketing manager tells women in Japan to be curious
Women in business: Xue Wang
Senior associate at Allen & Overy advises women to be pragmatic
Women in business: Rina Akiyama
Member of the essential training team at GlaxoSmithKline K.K. says women need to overcome pressure
Women in business: Rachna Ratra
Robert Walters Japan K.K. sales and marketing director believes in women’s leadership prospects
Partners for success
Online platform helps UK firms tap potential of Japan market
Smart and healthy
Emotional intelligence reaps rewards at work
Defend and secure
UK–Japan defence ties open door for British firms
Arms and the Man
Can the UK have an ethical weapons export sector?
Two-way street
Bilateral UK–Japan FDI flows both ways
Brits on bikes
Sponsors help charity cycle team achieve community goals
FCIJ: taking the pulse
How will Brexit affect the UK and the European Union?
An indomitable city
New book on Tokyo paints a picture of a city that is unrivalled in its uniqueness.
Pain and pleasure
Sting’s love of Japan
Schools for interesting times
What does the state of the world mean for education?
Leaders who can’t listen
How poor listening can lead to lost opportunities
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Sponsor the 2017 BCCJ British Business Awards
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Best of both brews
Tea traditions in the UK and Japan
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