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Emperor’s Birthday Celebration

Embassy of Japan, 12th Dec 2018

Every December, the Embassy of Japan hosts one of the most anticipated events of the calendar year – the celebration of the Emperor’s Birthday. This event is a chance for Japanese nationals away from home to participate in a meaningful national event from afar, and for those with deep engagement in Japanese culture to show their support. Approximately 400 guests came to celebrate His Imperial Majesty’s 85th year, including Eddie Jones (English Rugby Team Coach), Japanese companies and British parliamentarians.

Ambassador OKU Memorial Rugby Cup

Richmond Athletic Ground, 17th November 2018

Thirteen years from the date that the late Ambassador Katsuhiko Oku was tragically killed on his mission in Iraq, friends and family gathered together to honour his memory by playing the game that he loved. The occasion was organised by Mr Reg Clerk, CEO of Rhino Group, who recalls Ambassador Oku as a “truly remarkable man”.

Japan Rugby World Cup 2019 Celebration

Twickenham, 15thNovember 2018

2019 is the year that Japan hosts the Rugby World Cup and in honour of this memorable occasion, a promotion event was held at the World Rugby Museum in Twickenham by the Rugby Football Union and Rhino Rugby.

Mr RegClark, CEO of Rhino Rugby kicked off the proceedings, followed by a speech describing the history, present and future of rugby in Japan by Mr Tadashi Okamura, President of the Rugby Football Association.

Japanese Business and UK’s Future Economy Reception 2018

Attlee Suite, Houses of Parliament, 31stOctober 2018

On the 31^stOctober, the Houses of Parliament hosted 170 guests for the annual celebration of economic relations between Japan and the UK. Jointly organised by the British-Japanese parliamentary group and the Embassy of Japan, attendees included members of the Houses of Parliament, government agencies, Japanese corporates and the British public.