Update from JICC
2024/11/30
This month, the Embassy welcomed Ambassador and Madame Suzuki to the UK. Ambassador attended a number of events during his first month in his new role, including a reception in London hosted by the First Minister of Wales, The Rt Hon Eluned Morgan, Baroness Morgan of Ely, the Oku Memorial Trophy and England vs Japan rugby matches at Twickenham, and a special talk featuring Mr Joe Hisaishi at the Royal College of Music.
He also attended the Atlantic Future Forum 2024 where he gave an address on Japan’s strategy on security and defence, and had a meeting with with Ms Catherine West MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Asia and the Pacific) at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), to convey his greetings upon assuming his post.
On 22 November, a ceremony celebrating the installation of a new gate at Hammersmith Park’s Japanese Garden was held. Read more here.
Lastly, the current exhibition exploring Japan's traditional performing art "nohgaku" continues until the end of December. Make sure to check here for opening times.
He also attended the Atlantic Future Forum 2024 where he gave an address on Japan’s strategy on security and defence, and had a meeting with with Ms Catherine West MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Asia and the Pacific) at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), to convey his greetings upon assuming his post.
On 22 November, a ceremony celebrating the installation of a new gate at Hammersmith Park’s Japanese Garden was held. Read more here.
Lastly, the current exhibition exploring Japan's traditional performing art "nohgaku" continues until the end of December. Make sure to check here for opening times.
Manga Jiman Competition 2024 - Deadline Monday 6 January 2025
The Embassy's annual Manga Jiman Competition calls on all talented comic creators in the UK for a chance to win amazing prizes. Now in its 18th year, the Manga Jiman Competition offers two unique formats and three distinct categories for you to showcase your skills. Visit here for more details.
The theme for this year's competition is "SPIRIT" and the deadline for all competition entries is Monday 6 January 2025.
See the video below for a guide to the different competition sections.
The theme for this year's competition is "SPIRIT" and the deadline for all competition entries is Monday 6 January 2025.
See the video below for a guide to the different competition sections.