About
Our Office
The Japan Local Government Centre (JLGC) in London is an overseas office of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), a government-affiliated foundation in Japan. CLAIR’s mission is to support the internationalisation of Japanese local authorities through knowledge exchange and professional development.
For more than three decades, JLGC has used its deep expertise and extensive international network to provide practical support to local government stakeholders.
Our Staff
CLAIR is staffed largely by officials seconded from local governments across Japan, as well as the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Many staff spend a year in Tokyo before serving for two years at one of CLAIR’s overseas offices, such as JLGC.
Our Region
As CLAIR’s London Office, JLGC’s area of responsibility includes the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
Our Role
JLGC supports Japanese local governments with their internationalisation by:
- Researching and sharing data on internationalisation and best practices in regional administration
- Providing insights into local governance systems and policy trends in Japan and overseas
- Supporting international exchange and collaboration between local authorities
- Offering practical assistance for promoting Japan’s regions overseas
- Facilitating professional exchanges and partnership development
