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Japanese visitors learn from GatesheadNorth East of England and Japan: Economic Past, Present and FuturesJapan promotes local govt. bonds as safe asset in London seminarJapan UK Memorial Seminar
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Two Japanese officials are making a week-long visit to Gateshead Council to find out how the top performing local authority’s experience can be transferred to their homeland.

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Held on the 22nd of September, this seminar looked into the relationship between the North East of England and Japan, with particular focus on the role of Sir William Armstrong.

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The Japanese government promoted sales of bonds issued by Japan's local governments in a seminar in London on Monday, saying they are a safe asset for investment amid the financial turmoil, participants said.

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On the 12th of September, JLGC in cooperation with Medway Council, the Japan Foundation, and All Nippon Airways hosted the William Adams Memorial Seminar at St Mary Magdalene Church, Gillingham, as part of the Japan-UK 150 celebrations.

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Recent Publications

*NEW*
ISSUE 62 November 2008
Myriad Leaves
ISSUE 61 September 2008

* JLGC News
* The Difficulty of Evaluating Public Services
* JLGC Seminars, Celebrating Japan-UK 150
* Guest Article: Japan Study Tour
* UK-Japan Relations: Simon Woodruffe OBE
* JET Programme: JETAA Activities
* Editorial: Environmental Model Town (Eco-town) Plans

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* JLGC News
* Reforms to Corporate Enterprise Tax
* The Rural Push for Tourism
* Visit Japan Campaign
* Bernard Leach, the Father of Pottery
* Introducing the Regional Chapters
* Japan Aims at Worldwide Disaster Prevention

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