
Embassy of Japan UK
@JAPANinUK
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Embassy of Japan 🇯🇵 in the UK official account. Sharing news, info & cultural events. Visit site for visas/other Qs. Follow Ambassador @AmbJapanUK. #JapanUK
London, UK
Joined March 2012
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the UK 22 - 28 June at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III. Thank you for your warm welcome and celebrations! 🇯🇵🇬🇧 Read about activities of Their Majesties during the State Visit: https://t.co/AE5J2Mnaxt
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🔷総務等事務補助職員募集 在英国日本国大使館では、総務等事務補助職員を募集しております。 応募締切は10月26日(日)です。 詳細は以下のリンクをご確認ください。 https://t.co/zQTA7Q5Kzw
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🔷Job Vacancy: Assistant, Administration Section The Embassy of Japan in the UK is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Assistant to support diplomats in the Administration Section. Application deadline is Sunday 26 October. Please check the following link for more
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Grand Sumo comes to London after 34 years! Starting today, top division sumo wrestlers from Japan will compete for 5 days @RoyalAlbertHall! Find out more in this special video from Japan Sumo Association's official English YouTube channel:
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On 9 October, the Embassy hosted a Japan-UK industrial strategy partnership event at Japan House London. During the event, speakers briefed attendees on Japanese government policies and outlined available support measures, with a focus on promoting UK investment in Japan. Read
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The Embassy @JapaninUK also has a special exhibition on the Art of Sumo! Do come and check it out too! https://t.co/crY9sS0W2L
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Sumo is returning to @RoyalAlbertHall after 34 years! You can watch the Grand Sumo London Tournament live on BBC Sport from 15 to 19 October: https://t.co/FJHjYJy9Ud You can also catch highlights on Sumo Prime Time: https://t.co/g607Mghq9h
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After six months of fun, today Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai comes to a close! Here's a goodbye message from MYAKU-MYAKU to everyone in the UK! For information on @expo2025japan, please click here> https://t.co/SNeZPjbsJq
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The Embassy will be closed on Monday 13 October for a Japanese Holiday. To check future Embassy holiday dates, visit the Embassy's official website: https://t.co/cyyBX3Y2mH
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Happy #WorldPostDay! 🌍✉️ Today we celebrate the power of mail to connect people across borders. World Post Day was first declared in Japan in 1969, and it reminds us how letters bring the world closer. 💌 Our embassy staff shared fond memories of sending letters from Japan
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On 7 October, an event celebrating 200 years of the railways🚂 was held at Drapers’ Hall in London. The event consisted of a seminar attended by alumni of exchange training programmes between railway operators of both countries over the past several decades, followed by a
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'The Art of Sumo' exhibition at the Embassy continues until Thursday 27 November. Book free tickets:
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An exhibition exploring the origins and traditions behind this ancient sport
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Sumo's connection with the UK goes back a long way. Bouts were held at the Japanese Village in Knightsbridge in 1885 and the 1910 Japan-British Exhibition. Commemorative postcards from 1910 show the ‘Japanese Wrestling Arena’ and Yokozuna Ōikari Montarō, who was a big attraction
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On 26 September, @AmbJapanUK visited the North East, attending a gala dinner commemorating the 200th anniversary of British railways held at Hitachi Rail's Newton Aycliffe factory. He also visited the Railway Museum and exchanged views with local railway stakeholders. Read more
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The Harvest Moon (closest full moon to the autumn equinox) will ascend the skies tonight!🌕 #DYK that it's a tradition in Japan to admire the beautiful full moon in mid-autumn, known as Jugo-ya (十五夜), meaning the 15th night from the new moon?🎑 On this day, people prepare
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With October having arrived, don't forget to check our Japan-UK Events Calendar for all this month's Japan-related events coming up around the UK! 📅 https://t.co/hnnuWYgAA6
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I am deeply shocked by the horrific attack on Synagogue in Manchester. I utterly condemn this abhorrent act of terrorism and antisemitism. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and friends. Japan stands with the British people at this most difficult time.
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On 22 September, @AmbJapanUK presented the Foreign Minister’s Commendation to Dr Robert John Pritchard at the Embassy. Read more here: https://t.co/tlAtJ8K0cC
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On 18 September, @AmbJapanUK bestowed The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, upon Lord Andrew David Lansley at a ceremony held at the Ambassador's residence. Read more here: https://t.co/FL3LCEcHMc
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Grand Sumo comes to the UK this month and what better way to learn about this ancient sport than by visiting our exhibition ‘The Art of Sumo’. To book free tickets, see https://t.co/IKP3zAVn3U Images: © Chris Christodoulou + @royalalberthall, @JapaneseGallery, @MangaOriginals
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On 25 September, @AmbJapanUK bestowed The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun upon Sir William Blackledge Beaumont at a ceremony held at the Ambassador’s residence. Read more here: https://t.co/XezwTkzkKA
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