19/01/2021
Nikkei Glocal: UK Public Finances and Covid
An article by JLGC’s Andrew Stevens has been published in the latest (January 18) edition of the Japanese public executive magazine Nikkei Glocal on the impact of COVID-19 on public finances in the UK. The article looks at the recent history of local government funding since the advent of austerity under the Cameron administrations onwards since […]
18/01/2021
Tokyo City Promotion Event 2021
The 2021 edition of the Tokyo City Promotion Event will be held online (2-4 February 2021). The event intends to convey the charm of Tokyo, which offers a variety of fun experiences by constantly creating new styles while combining tradition and innovation. For more details and to register, please visit the Tokyo City Promotion Event […]
02/12/2020
Postponement of the World Masters Games 2021 Kansai
The Organising Committee of the World Masters Games 2021 Kansai (WMG Kansai) regret to inform you that we have decided to postpone the Games, the largest lifelong sporting event in the World in which anyone over the age of 30 can participate. Kindly note that we will continue to adjust the Games dates for WMG […]
02/12/2020
Tokushima International Consumer’s Forum 2020
The Tokushima Prefectural Government of Japan released videos online, in order to realize a sustainable society during the drastic change in consumer lifestyles. The prefecture welcomed Professor Emeritus Hideki Nakahara of Tokyo City University as the coordinator, who is also the chairman of the “Tokushima International Network for a Sustainable Society (TIS)”. The speakers are […]
01/12/2020
UK-Japan Friendship project – new trees for an East London park
Waltham Forest Council press release Over 4,000 new trees are being planted across Waltham Forest to mark this year’s National Tree Week, Saturday 28 November to Sunday 6 December, including 14 Japanese cherry trees (Sakura in Japanese) to celebrate Japan’s relationship with the UK. Of the new trees, 3,600 will be whips – young tree seedlings that have been […]
05/10/2020
“My future vision for Tokyo is a smart eco-friendly city drawing people from around the world, a place that ensures safety and security, and a city that fully embraces diversity and opportunity, where everyone can lead vibrant and active lives. Join us in bringing innovation to Japan and let us together drive global business to […]
05/10/2020
Video: ’ARIGATO’ Host Towns for Supporting Reconstruction
The Host Town Initiative aims to connect Japanese local towns with countries and regions taking part in the Tokyo Games, and to have various exchanges. Local governments in areas devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake (in 2011) have been promoting exchanges as ‘ARIGATO’ Host Towns in order to express their gratitude to people from […]
29/06/2020
Call for Entries: The 5th Kitakyushu International Manga Competition
The Kitakyushu International Manga Competition is held with the aim of furthering the spread of manga culture throughout the world. The competition is back for the fifth year and is now accepting entries until 2pm, Wednesday 2 September 2020 (Japan Standard Time). Contestants are required to submit an original 4-panel manga. The competition is open […]
24/06/2020
RWC 2019 delivers record economic, social and sporting outcomes for Japan
PRESS RELEASE National pride significantly boosted by successful tournament £4.3 billion generated in economic output 242,000 international visitors stayed an average of 17 days each in Japan, providing tourism and economic benefits to the host nation 46,000 jobs created or sustained for the tournament Strong regional impact at the heart of nationwide benefits Significant rugby […]
25/03/2020
In response to UK Government Coronavirus outbreak restrictions, the JLGC office is currently closed and staff are now working remotely. This will continue until it is possible to reopen the office, please check again for updates. During this period, you can still contact JLGC by email using our general mailbox@jlgc.org.uk address or individual staff email accounts. For […]
