Immigration was one of the key campaign issues leading up to the UK’s “Brexit” referendum in June. Japan continues to control immigration tightly, but its rapidly ageing society is putting the government under pressure to allow for more importation of foreign labour. This seminar will discuss the immigration issues currently facing both nations and possible future directions for each.
BookMore infoDOTMOV is a digital film festival which aims to discover gifted filmmakers who are as yet unknown, providing them with an opportunity to exhibit their works on the global stage. Join us for the UK premiere of DOTMOV 2016 to explore the possibilities and potential of a new generation of digital artists.
BookMore infoThe artist will be joined in conversation by ArtReview and ArtReview Asia editor-in-chief Mark Rappolt, to discuss his practice and his current exhibition “Stella Maris was a name I found in a dream”, on show at the Daiwa Foundation Japan House until 15 December.
The discussion will be chaired by independent curator Eiko Honda.
Successful female Japanese entrepreneur Junko Kemi will discuss the challenges she faced in establishing her business in Japan and expanding overseas, and explore the similarities and differences between British and Japanese business practices.
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On Wednesday 16 November, the Trustees were pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr Stuart Chambers as a Trustee of the Foundation.
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Japan has it all. It integrates a perfect balance of East and West, of tradition and modernity, of order and chaos. And now there are more opportunities than ever before to study and work in this unique country.
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On 29 September 2016, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Tokyo, Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times, spoke on the subject of “Britain after Brexit” at Ambassador Tim Hitchen’s Residence. This was the second lecture in the ongoing Daiwa Ichiban Lecture Series. In his speech, Barber recounted the historical significance of Europe for
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INVITATION to Hinterland at ROAMING ROOM: 37-39 Bryanston Mews West, Marylebone, London W1H 2BW – 6 to 29 October 2016 Hiraki Sawa and Tetsuya Umeda at Roaming ROOM OPENING THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER 11- 6pm with Live Action at 12 midday Exhibition open until Saturday 29 October Thursday-Saturday 12-6pm until Live Actions: Thursday 6 October 12 midday Thursday 13
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I received an invitation today for what will apparently be the final concert of the Tokyo Madrigal Club. Admission is free, and it’s on October 10 (a National Holiday in Japan) from 2.30-4.30, at Wesleyan Holiness Asakusabashi Church. I’m not sure how many people have heard of the Tokyo Madrigal Club, but it’s the end
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