Ambassador's Blog

You can find the Ambassador's blog archived here.

• November 2019

   

  A fond farewell
   

• October 2019

   

  Japan Season of Culture in the UK launched at the Japan Matsuri
   

• September 2019

   

  Deserved recognition for service to Japan-UK ties
   

• August 2019

   

  A busy month, though with opera and golf thrown in
   

• July 2019

   

  Countdown to a sporting extravaganza
   

• June 2019

   

  Landmark manga exhibition under way in London
   

• May 2019

   

  The new era "REIWA"
   

• April 2019

   

  Much-deserved recognition for former British Ambassador to Japan
   

• March 2019

   

  A true friend of Japan remembered
   

• February 2019

   

  Marmalade, music and much more
   

• January 2019

   

  An auspicious start to 2019
   

• December 2018

   

  Why not try Japan in winter?
   

• November 2018

   

  Busy as ever as the evenings draw in
   

• October 2018

   

  Another memorable Matsuri
   

• September 2018

   

  Japanese naval vessels’ visit highlights Japan-UK security ties
   

• August 2018

   

  A tranquil piece of Japan in Hammersmith
   

• July 2018

   

  Japan House London awaits you
   

• June 2018

   

  A refreshing trip to the Highlands
   

• May 2018

   

  London lures Japanese lawmakers during Golden Week
   

• April 2018

   

  Spring greetings
   

• March 2018

   

  Four decorated for their outstanding contributions to Japan-UK relations
   

• February 2018

   

  From medical science to a meeting at No. 10
   

• January 2018

   

  Happy New Year!
   

• December 2017

   

  Busy as ever in run-up to year end
   

• November 2017

   

  An unforgettable Shakespearean experience
   

• October 2017

   

  A vibrant Matsuri ushers in autumn
   

• September 2017

   

  Put Trafalgar Square in your diaries!
   

• July/August 2017

   

  No summer pause in Embassy’s work
   

• June 2017

   

  My second British summer under way
   

• May 2017

   

  Prime Minister Abe visits London
   

• April 2017

   

  Educational and cultural exchange to the fore
   

• March 2017

   

  My first Manchester visit and much more
   

• February 2017

   

  Defence and medical collaboration to the fore
   

• January 2017

   

  Refreshed by Bath Spa
   

• December 2016

   

  No shortage of rugby in a busy November
   

• November 2016

   

  Autumn events confirm strength of bilateral ties
   

• October 2016

   

  Another hectic month in the diplomatic calendar
   

• Aug/Sep 2016

   

  Celebrating our historic ties, with a summer festival to boot
   

• July 2016

   

  My first summer in London