November 2014
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Making Yourself Clear
Engaging the audience with a dynamic delivery is as important as the content of the message.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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Culprits of Falling Fish Stocks
Academics call for monitoring and conservation of the marine ecosystem to protect against overfishing.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/acumen_square-thumb.gif)
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What Makes Us Fans
New research shows how and why people develop a fondness for a particular sports person or team.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Media.jpg)
NEWS IN BRIEF
Your monthly digest of UK-Japan media reports![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/E2J.jpg)
army skills for business success
A British firm is instilling leadership in Japanese businesses.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Diversity.jpg)
Challenges Persist for Working Women
Lack of confidence restrains the professional lives of Japanese women.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Book.jpg)
A dash of flavour chemistry
This book explores the secrets of umami, the fifth taste.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/BCCJ-Event1.jpg)
Member Knowhow for Export Success
The BCCJ signs a pact with the UK government to help British businesses enter the Japanese market.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Arts.jpg)
ARTS
UK arts events in Japan![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Industry-JV.jpg)
Hopes for rise in Condo Prices
Overseas investors consider Tokyo to be one of the best locations for capital gains.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Industry-Icon.jpg)
Unlocking Silos and building Bridges
This year has seen a strong demand for talent in indirect procurement and S&OP.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/orange-ribbon-345x345.jpg)
Orange Ribbons for Child Abuse prevention
Professional advice, consultations and workshops are available in Japan.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Health.jpg)
flu nasal spray vaccine for kids
The new type offers broader protection against four strains.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lori-colour_square.jpg)
Cultural and commercial bridges
BCCJ ACUMEN is a resource for education; bilingual posts on the BCCJ website cater to a wider audience![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Education.jpg)
Caring To Teach the Unreached
The British School in Tokyo has partnered with United World Schools to support education in Cambodia.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kathryn_square.jpg)
Love of British business
Japanese firms and consumers lap up the innovative products and services of the four nations.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Digital-Camera-Vector.jpg)
early adopters like innovation
A British firm's new camera imaging technology is warmly received in Japan.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Media-New-course.jpg)
New course to boost bilateral ties
A Japanese studies course at Durham University aims to serve both the institution and Japan.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cheese.jpg)
N. Irish cheddar export deal
A leading dairy cooperative will bring its cheese range to Japan is a new deal with Hoko Co., Ltd.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Media-award.jpg)
Films win NHK awards
British creations are recognised in an international contest for educational media.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Leisure.jpg)
Brompton: on the right track
The colour and compact size of the British firm's bicycles have proven popular here.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Jet.jpg)
Where are they now?
JET alumnus shares how the programme has influenced his work and life.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/J-Media.jpg)
JAPAN NEWS
Unsure plight of general retailers; buyers get savvy about e-commerce; poll: more students of foreign languages![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IYAM.jpg)
Who Shall Inherit the Earth?
Environmental laureates urge global citizens to agree on actions to address climate change.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/TS-Sub.jpg)
Showroom tie-up raises charity profile
A special exhibition of animals saved by Animal Refuge Kansai has been on display in a Tokyo car dealership.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/TS.jpg)
Pet heaven
British firms and groups provide support to not-for-profit organisation Animal Refuge Kansai for the construction of a new pet sanctuary in Hyogo Prefecture.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Publicity.jpg)
Breaking ground in the skies
British Airways aims to offer options by providing flights to the UK from both of Tokyo's international airports.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/President_square.jpg)
Sparking dialogue
The BCCJ is to receive funding to work on the opportunities available to UK firms in Japan's upcoming sporting events.![](https://bccjacumen.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Media-relish1.jpg)