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Singer Vehicle Design was in Tokyo this week to launch their partnership with Cornes Group (full press release below). Founder Rob Dickinson, former lead singer of UK band The Catherine Wheel, was here for a week of actives that included a press day and reception at Trunk Hotel, a Car Culture Evening at T-SITE with Top Gear presenter Chris Harris, and driving sessions at the Magarigawa Club circuit.

On March 29, Julia Longbottom CMG formally became British Ambassador-designate to Japan. Having since presented her credentials to Emperor Naruhito, Julia has made history as the first female Ambassador in this particular role.

British citizens living overseas have been granted lifetime voting rights from January 16, ending the previous 15-year limit on registrations. With an estimated 3.5 million British nationals living overseas, including in Japan, what does this mean for expats and their democratic rights?

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Geopolitical risks are rising for Japan and the world in 2024, highlighted by the U.S. presidential poll, growing China–Taiwan tensions and the war in Ukraine. So, how can Japanese companies navigate these challenges while preparing for more black swan events?

At 17:00 on March 28, the application period for the 2024-2025 BCCJ Executive Committee (Excom) and President closed. This year, 24 candidates are competing for 15 Excom seats.

With a 2030 target to halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and to reduce food loss along production and supply chains, Sustainable Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) calls on the world to change its relationship with food.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each year, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights the work that still needs to be done.

Last year, British Airways celebrated 75 years of operating flights to Japan and this year the airline is continuing to roll out its biggest investment plan in its 104-year history.

Last year, British Airways celebrated 75 years of operating flights to Japan and this year the airline is continuing to roll out its biggest investment plan in its 104-year history.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan spoke to Noella Ferns, Head of Sales Asia Pacific, to hear more about the airline’s £7 billion transformation programme and what’s to come over the coming months and beyond.

With generous support from the Great British Sasakawa Foundation, staff from the National Trust and International National Trusts Organisation are visiting Japan from 25 March to 4 April 2024.

Specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters has relaunched its brand in Japan for the first time since establishing business in Tokyo in 2000 as part of a major re-branding effort rolled out across its entire global network of 31 countries.