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Particle Physics Inspires Exhibition
The Super-Kamiokande neutrino observatory in Gifu Prefecture has inspired an art installation on particle physics in a historic London ice well.
Kids Clothing Range Hits Stores
Uniqlo has launched its children’s clothing collection in the brand’s 10 stores across the UK.
Automaker to Extend Sunderland Plant
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has sought permission to expand its plant in the north-east of England.
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British Council Eyes English Test Inclusion
Fast Food + Film Firm = Promotion
Hunger Breaks has teamed up with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation for a competition that offers the chance to win a samurai experience in Tokyo, Talking Retail reported on 18 July.
Suzuki Swift 4x4 Heads to UK
Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced plans to offer the Swift 4x4 in the UK, Autotrader reported on 8 July.Media
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Crisp Maker to Supply 7-Eleven
Tyrrells Potato Crisps Ltd has secured its biggest-ever overseas listing with a deal to sell its products at 7-Eleven stores in Japan, The Grocer reported on 29 May.
Royal Visits Worcester Tool Factory
Prince Charles visited the Yamazaki Mazak Corporation factory in Worcester to learn about its highly regarded training programmes for young workers, The Japan Times reported on 6 June.
Record Exports for Scots Cloth Firms
Textile firms north of the border have secured record sales of £1.3mn in Japan over the past year, after adopting a new strategy to increase business in the Far East, the London Press Service reported on 2 April.
Rock Band Signs Asia Deal
Franz Ferdinand has teamed up with Tokyo-based music firm Hostess Entertainment, according to a press release issued on 22 May.
Artist Helps Beach Project
A well-known Japanese sculptor has visited the Isle of Man to support a volunteer beach-cleaning organisation, the BBC reported on 14 May.
Oldest, Rarest Whisky for Sale
The Number One Drinks Company has launched Karuizawa 1960—Japan’s oldest and rarest whisky—at the Tokyo International Bar Show, Harpers Wine & Spirits Trades Review reported on 8 May.News in Brief
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Sussex Winemaker Signs Tokyo Deal
Nyetimber is to export its wines to Japan, according to a press release issued on 26 April.
Designer Launches Second Uniqlo Line
Lulu Guinness has collaborated with the popular Japanese clothing brand to produce her second collection for the label, Vogue News reported on 8 April.
Return of Classic Bikes
Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd’s motorbikes are to be sold again in Japan, after having pulled out of the market 30 years ago, the Leicester Mercury reported on 18 April.
UK Among Markets for Frozen Beer
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited is to take its popular frozen beer to the UK, according to a press release issued on 11 March.
Luxury Cygnet Car Heads for Japan
Sports car maker Aston Martin has announced the launch of its Cygnet model in Japan, the Lutterworth Mail reported on 8 March.
Tokyo to Stage UK Rework of Ghibli Anime Classic
The British stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s animated classic Princess Mononoke is to come to Japan, Japan Today reported on 11 March.News in Brief
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Designer Produces Collection with Popular Fashion Brand
Celia Birtwell has collaborated with Uniqlo to create a capsule clothing collection, according to a press release issued on 30 January.
Poppy Day Inspires Expat Charity
A charity founded by Japanese people living in London has been inspired by the UK’s Poppy Appeal, the Daily Yomiuri reported on 26 February.
Harry Potter Train Starts Operation to Osaka Theme Park
A new train featuring a Harry Potter design has started running on the JR Sakurajima line from Nishikujo Station in Osaka to Universal Studios Japan, Japan Today reported on 12 February.
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