Ambassador and Madame Hayashi’s attendance at Japan House London’s 5th Anniversary Reception
2023/9/21
On 21 September, Ambassador and Madame Hayashi attended a reception celebrating the fifth anniversary of the establishment of Japan House London (JHL).
The gathering was attended by a wide range of people, including Japanese and British cultural representatives, British MPs, government officials and sponsoring companies. JHL, Japan's external communications hub in London, has grown remarkably since its opening, with the total number of visitors to JHL exceeding 1.5 million. At the reception, guests were able to hear about JHL’s achievements during the last five years and the impressions and experiences of various people involved with JHL, and there was a performance by London-based artist Yuri Suzuki.
In his remarks, Ambassador Hayashi expressed his gratitude for the contributions made by all involved over the past five years. He then voiced his hopes for the further development of JHL, which is a symbol of cultural exchange, mutual understanding and the bonds between the people of Japan and the UK.
The gathering was attended by a wide range of people, including Japanese and British cultural representatives, British MPs, government officials and sponsoring companies. JHL, Japan's external communications hub in London, has grown remarkably since its opening, with the total number of visitors to JHL exceeding 1.5 million. At the reception, guests were able to hear about JHL’s achievements during the last five years and the impressions and experiences of various people involved with JHL, and there was a performance by London-based artist Yuri Suzuki.
In his remarks, Ambassador Hayashi expressed his gratitude for the contributions made by all involved over the past five years. He then voiced his hopes for the further development of JHL, which is a symbol of cultural exchange, mutual understanding and the bonds between the people of Japan and the UK.
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