31/08/2012
New law for Japanese megacities
A legislative measure to allow for Japanese metro areas to form new urban governments has been passed by Japan’s parliament the Diet. The law will enable cities such as Osaka and Yokohama to reorganise themselves from 2015 into new special entities modelled on Tokyo’s system of metropolitan governance. It enables Osaka and nine other Japanese […]
15/08/2012
You can now read the August 2012 edition of JLGC’s e-newsletter by clicking here. Stories include a profile of Takaoka City, reflections on this year’s LGA Conference and the Japan Study Tour for 2013. While you’re at it, you can also sign up to receive the newsletter direct to your in-box via the facility on […]
01/08/2012
World Cities Culture Report 2012
Press release by Mayor of London: In the biggest international survey of its kind, the World Cities Culture Report 2012 has collected an unprecedented amount of data on the scope and impact of the cultural assets and activities that are produced and consumed in 12 major cities: Berlin, Istanbul, Johannesburg, London, Mumbai, New York, Paris, […]
26/07/2012
Kensington and Chelsea parks open Fukushima Garden
As an expression of deep gratitude and appreciation of the UK’s support following the 3/11 disaster in Japan, the Fukushima Garden designed by famed Kyoto landscape gardener Yasuo Kitayama, has been opened in Holland Park. The Fukushima Garden opened on 24 July to commemorate the deep gratitude of the Japanese people to the British people […]
16/07/2012
There are more than 100 different ‘Newcastles’ or ‘New Castles’ around the globe, in many different countries and in many different languages. ‘Newcastles of the World’ connects citizens and groups from the Newcastles for friendship, for cultural, educational and business exchange, and to share experiences and ideas. The 2012 gathering in Newcastle upon Tyne, between […]
25/06/2012
Local Japan: Case Studies in Place Promotion
The latest ‘Local Japan’ case study, by Dr Thomas Jones of Meiji University, looks at the case of Toya-Usu Geopark in Toyako municipality on Hokkaido as an example of how place branding of nature assets can be used to promote sustainable tourism in Japan. You can read the case study here (PDF). Our earlier Local […]
19/06/2012
Okinawa Day 2012 @ Spitalfields, London E1 30th June (Sat) 2012 11:00-18:00 Admission Free Okinawa Day 2011 at Spitalfields saw an amazing success with over 8,000 visitors and numerous press coverage. Due to such success and demand, the Committee of Okinawa Day is returning to hold another fantastic Okinawa Day 2012 with venue partner, Spitalfields, […]
07/06/2012
As London readies itself to host the 2012 Olympic Games amidst extensive discussion of what the legacy of the event will be, there is also a great deal of interest in similar topics in Tokyo as it prepares its bid to host the Games in 2020. The Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games were a key part of the […]
10/04/2012
UK and Japan: A Leading Strategic Partnership for Global Prosperity and Security
On the occasion of the British Prime Minister David Cameron’s visit to Japan this week, the governments of the UK and Japan have issued a Joint Statement setting out the terms and ambitions of the future relationship between the two: As the Prime Ministers of Japan and the UK, we are committed to promoting global […]
26/03/2012
Last week the Destination Tohoku campaign commenced as the tourism promotion vehicle for the region affected by the 3/11 earthquake and tsunami, with the hope of local authorities and the region’s tourism industry that such efforts can lure visitors back to the disaster-hit region as part of its recovery. The ¥800m campaign, which runs through […]
