17/11/2014
With the assistance of JLGC, LSE Cities has developed a case study on aspects of urban governance in Tokyo. The case study was first presented at LSE Cities’ 2014 Urban Age conference ‘Governing Urban Futures’ and can be viewed here, with the datasets on Governance Structures viewed here. LSE Cities, the urban affairs research centre […]
14/11/2014
A trade mission supported by Fukuoka City Government took place 11-14 November at the Apps World conference in London. Fukuoka aims to become Japan’s leading ‘Start Up City’ and the delegation was the second to London since its signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Tech City. For more details see the Apps World website.
05/11/2014
Japanese cities and regions such as Kobe, Kyushu and Okinawa, as well as the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), are again exhibiting at this year’s World Travel Market. The UN World Tourism Organisation supported event, which takes place 3-6 November at London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre, will see other Japanese destinations such as Osaka and Kinosaki […]
04/11/2014
City diplomacy for Tokyo in London and Berlin
The Governor of Tokyo Yoichi Masuzoe visited London and Berlin last week in a series of visits aimed at promoting the Japanese capital in Europe’s leading cities as well as garner knowledge on smart cities and Olympic legacy. In Berlin the Governor met with outgoing Mayor Klaus Wowereit, where they commemorated the 20th anniversary of […]
06/10/2014
Tokyo 2020 promotes Japan-UK tourism ties and growth
Following the success of the London 2012 Olympics, Japan and Britain’s national tourist boards have agreed to work together to make the Tokyo 2020 Olympics a spectacular event. The first project was a Japan-UK tourism symposium, ‘Growth Strategy for Tourism, Making the Best Use of the Olympic and Paralympic Games’ held on 2 October at […]
29/09/2014
Tokyo Metropolitan Government has released (September 2014) an interim consultation document on its long term strategy to become “the world’s best city”. The interim report, with a final version due before the end of 2014, consists of two basic goals: holding the most successful Olympic/Paralympic games ever in 2020, and use this as a catalyst […]
11/09/2014
Celebrating Japan in the heart of London
JLGC continues its proud association with the Japan Matsuri with a stall at this year’s festival, held Saturday September 27, showcasing the best that Japan’s cities and regions have to offer. You can read more about the event, held in the world famous Trafalgar Square, at the Japan Matsuri website.
14/08/2014
Tottori showcasing artworks by Japanese and international artists with disabilities
The ‘International Art Exhibition for Artists with Disabilities’ showcases artworks created by Japanese and international artists with disabilities. The aim is to allow people to demonstrate their potential and heighten the public’s awareness and appreciation for the richness and diversity of disability arts and culture. The exhibition is now accepting entries from overseas for display […]
26/07/2014
Forging new bonds between Japanese local areas and Europe
Following his successful dialogue with former JET participants here in London last month, Japan’s Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Yoshitaka Shindo has announced a new scheme to acknowledge the role of the JET Programme in promoting good relations between Japan and participants’ home countries. The scheme, JET Kizuna (‘bond’) Ambassador, sees this year’s 1,450 […]
17/07/2014
JLGC will be at this year’s Hyper Japan, where visitors can get a taste of regional culture from Japan. The event is the largest J-culture festival in the UK. Hyper Japan will be held 25-27 July at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London. The event is supported by the Embassy of Japan in the UK, […]
