British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
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Contributors
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BCCJ
Brave Conversations, Positive Transformations.
Embassy
Strength to strength
Publisher
Labour of love
Executive Director
Journeying forward
President
Passing the baton
AGM
Changing of the guard
Paralympics
Tokyo 2020: how did we do?
In focus
Bccj member highlight: Robert Walters Japan
AND IT’S GOODBYE FROM HIM
So. Farewell. Then. BCCJ Acumen
DESPATCHES
Life after Tokyo
Charity
Animal Refuge Kansai 2022
NPO
REI Update
Book review
An illustrated guide to Samurai history and culture: from the age of Musashi to contemporary pop culture
Publicity
Dream Team
History
Myth and Reality
Creative
Painful issues
NPO
Cyclists United
Publicity
Uniquely the British School in Tokyo
Embassy
From Social Club to Business Hub
NEW MEMBER
Civvy Street, Tokyo
Obituary
Henry Scott-Stokes
Embassy
End of an era
Publicity
Malvern College Tokyo
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Leaders
David Bickle OBE
President
February 2019
Growing trust
Post-Brexit business ties with Japan look bright
Simon Farrell
Publisher
February 2019
Behind the scenes
Paul Madden CMG
British ambassador to Japan
February 2019
Prime Ministers May and Abe meet in London
Chris Russell
BCCJ ACUMEN
Editor
April 2017
Stick at it
Hard work pays off
Emma Hickinbotham
Interim Executive Director
April 2017
Stay in focus
Sport and diversity events ahead
David Bickle OBE
President
April 2017
A vital role
BCCJ makes progress in serving members
David Bickle OBE
President
March 2017
Leading factors
Key aspects of teams and leadership
Emma Hickinbotham
Interim Executive Director
March 2017
Spring into action
Fresh perspectives
Chris Russell
BCCJ ACUMEN
Editor
March 2017
Adapt and thrive
Make the most of change
David Bickle OBE
President
February 2017
Constant progress
The benefits of feedback
Chris Russell
BCCJ ACUMEN
Editor
February 2017
Strong start
People power in the UK community
Emma Hickinbotham
Interim Executive Director
February 2017
More than a mission
BCCJ serves diverse members
Emma Hickinbotham
Interim Executive Director
January 2017
Happy new year
Wishing a successful 2017 to BCCJ members
David Bickle OBE
President
January 2017
The power of networks
Connections as a source of ideas and growth
Simon Farrell
Publisher
January 2017
Guys and LOLs
Taking stock, looking ahead
Chris Russell
BCCJ ACUMEN
Editor
December 2016
Making a mark
For UK–Japan ties
Emma Hickinbotham
Interim Executive Director
December 2016
A change in season
New year brings new events
David Bickle OBE
President
December 2016
Driving on
BCCJ members push the limits
Chris Russell
BCCJ ACUMEN
Editor
November 2016
Look ahead
A year of change
Emma Hickinbotham
Interim Executive Director
November 2016
BBA and beyond
Ikumen, fintech and wine
David Bickle OBE
President
November 2016
Global synergy
Keeping the UK engaged
Emma Hickinbotham
Interim Executive Director
October 2016
In the hot seat
Hope to meet you soon
Chris Russell
BCCJ ACUMEN
Editor
October 2016
Shift up a gear
Busy month in UK–Japan ties
David Bickle OBE
President
October 2016
Strong ties
BCCJ is a hub for collaboration and exchange
Lori Henderson MBE
Executive Director
September 2016
Passing the baton
Maternity leave plan
David Bickle OBE
President
September 2016
True Champions
Britain is a leader in the world of sport
Simon Farrell
Publisher
September 2016
New editor
For a new era
Kathryn Wortley
August 2016
Thank you
Farewell thoughts on UK–Japan ties
David Bickle OBE
President
August 2016
Politics and sport
Rapid changes, great opportunities
Lori Henderson MBE
Executive Director
August 2016
Showcase your success
9th annual British Business Awards
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