08/11/2024
【NEW】Tokyo Metropolitan Government International Affairs Email newsletter
Tokyo Metropolitan Government regularly publishes articles about pioneering policies and initiatives, as well as the attractions of Tokyo including its nature and culture, regularly issuing and sending an English newsletter to some 70 leading cities overseas and all of the embassies and representative offices in Tokyo. New editions of ‘WHAT’S UP’ are now available online […]
28/10/2024
【NEW】OFFICE RECRUITMENT: Programme Coordinator
The Japan Local Government Centre (JLGC) is the London Office of Japan’s Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) based in Tokyo with seven overseas offices, a Japanese government-affiliated foundation tasked with supporting international activities, research on local development and revitalisation policies on behalf of ministries and local government, promoting the JET Programme and […]
24/10/2024
Explore the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ latest compilation showcasing extraordinary achievements by Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) on the JET Programme. Dive into this invaluable resource to gain insights into innovative approaches that can significantly enhance the impact of ALTs in educational settings. If you’re in the role of ALT or seeking inspiration for […]
21/10/2024
【INFO】TIME TO ACT FORUM 2024: Cities Calling for World Climate Action
Invitation to the TIME TO ACT FORUM 2024: Cities Calling for World Climate Action Date & Time: Thursday, 24th October 2024, 17:30 – 19:30 (JST) The Tokyo Metropolitan Government invites you to attend the TIME TO ACT FORUM 2024: Cities Calling for World Climate Action, part of its global climate action movement aimed at advancing […]
21/10/2024
【INFO】Tech Tour SHIGA: New business opportunities in Shiga Prefecture
Tech Tour SHIGA is now live—Unlock new business opportunities in Shiga Prefecture! We’re excited to announce the launch of Tech Tour SHIGA, a specialised consulting service designed to support overseas companies seeking to explore industrial sites and technology-driven organizations within Shiga Prefecture. This initiative aligns with the upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 and offers foreign businesses […]
08/10/2024
【NEW】Case Study: The Nationwide Mayumi-chan Exchange Project
Can municipal mascots halt population decline in rural areas? There are literally thousands of municipal mascots (or yuru-chara) in Japan, across the public sector. Motomiya City (population 30,000), the smallest municipality of Fukushima Prefecture in North East Japan, has since 2019 embarked on a project to assemble all those with the given name Mayumi across […]
07/10/2024
【INFO】International Design Competition: Reimagine Maebashi’s Main Street
Maebashi, the capital of Gunma Prefecture, is inviting talented designers, architects, urbanists, and landscape architects from around the world to participate in an ambitious design competition aimed at transforming the city’s downtown into a pedestrian-oriented, creative hub. As part of its long-term vision to become a global centre for creativity, Maebashi seeks innovative proposals to […]
12/08/2024
【EVENT】Learning Across Borders: Osaka and the West Midlands
📅 Thursday 12 September 2024, 12:00-14:00📍 Arcadis, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham This event will discuss how city-regions can push for longer-term investment and more effective devolution that is at a sustainable pace. As an advanced economy, Japan represents a pertinent comparator for the UK. Japan is interesting from a governance perspective because discussion about promoting strong cities outside of […]
31/07/2024
【NEW】Tokyo Metropolitan Government International Affairs Email newsletter
Tokyo Metropolitan Government regularly publishes articles about pioneering policies and initiatives, as well as the attractions of Tokyo including its nature and culture, regularly issuing and sending an English newsletter to some 70 leading cities overseas and all of the embassies and representative offices in Tokyo. New editions of ‘WHAT’S UP’ are now available online […]
