21/07/2021
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government regularly issues an English email newsletter, which is sent to major cities abroad and embassies and representative offices in Tokyo, to widely introduce Tokyo’s advanced policies and initiatives and the city’s natural and cultural attractions to people around the world. This update includes details of managing the ‘Movement of People during […]
20/07/2021
Online Event – NET ZERO Leaders Summit
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will hold an online event, “NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021)” starting on July 28 (Wed.), to promote Japan’s efforts toward achieving net zero and the attractiveness of its investment environment. The main program will consist of panel […]
06/07/2021
【NEW】Tokyo Metropolitan Government International Affairs Email newsletter
TMG’s current edition of the ‘WHAT’S UP’ newsletter is now available online with details of Governor Koike speaking at the Pritzker Forum on Global Cities via video message. Other topics covered include information related to the Tokyo 2020 Games: Tokyo 2020 Test Events Initiatives to promote diversity: Ⅰ The concept for the Tokyo 2020 Games […]
02/07/2021
The 11th Iwate Manga Award Contest – Submissions
We are now accepting submissions! You can submit your digital submission via the online submission form! Submission deadline: Submitted works must arrive by 2021/9/21 (Tue) ［Theme］ An original work based on Iwate or anything Iwate-related. We look forward to seeing themes such as Foods of Iwate, Traditional crafts/ folk entertainment/ festivals/sports of Iwate, The Joy […]
28/06/2021
Invest Tokyo online event “Focus in Tokyo” to be held
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is implementing a variety of measures to revitalise the financial sector and attract foreign companies to further strengthen its earning power and increase its international presence, with the aim of making Tokyo an international financial centre. For the first time, TMG will be holding a series of Invest Tokyo online […]
21/06/2021
Urban 20 calls on G20 to empower cities to ensure a green and just recovery
The fourth Urban 20 Summit will be held in Rome in September 2021. Ahead of the summit, G20 cities including Tokyo and Osaka, issued a Communiqué urging G20 Leaders to deliver a green and just recovery from COVID-19, ensure global vaccine equity, strengthen local public service provision and expand collaboration with local governments to achieve […]
17/06/2021
The 19th FINA World Championships 2022 Fukuoka, 13 May – 29 May
A New Standard of International Aquatic Sports to Amaze Everyone in Fukuoka! Twenty years since the success of the 2001 event, the FINA World Championships, where top-level aquatic athletes from around the globe go head-to-head, will once again be held here in Fukuoka. This world-renowned compact city will take advantage of its concentrated urban functions […]
16/06/2021
JET Programme UK – SEA for football (Sports Exchange Advisor) applications open
Is it your goal to live and work in Japan? Kick off the next stage of your career by becoming a Sports Exchange Advisor for football on the JET Programme. There’s no penalty for applying! SEAs work for local governments, coaching and promoting internationalisation through the universal language of sports. SEAs are sports professionals whose […]
14/06/2021
Yokohama participates in first-ever Urban 7 Summit ahead of G7
Ahead of last week’s G7 Summit in Cornwall, city leaders from around the world met virtually as part of the first-ever Urban 7 (U7) Summit, convened by Core Cities UK. G7 member Japan was represented by Fumiko Hayashi, President of the Mayors Association of Designated Cities and Mayor of Yokohama (Yokohama Deputy Mayor Kazumi Kobayashi […]
10/06/2021
Tokyo Metropolitan Government International Affairs Email newsletter
Tokyo Metropolitan Government regularly issues an English email newsletter called ‘WHAT’S UP’, which is sent to major cities abroad and embassies and representative offices in Tokyo, to widely introduce Tokyo’s advanced policies and initiatives, as well as the city’s natural and cultural attractions, to people around the world. To view past newsletters, click on the […]
