Japan 21 On the 1 October 2007, the boards of the Japan Society and Japan 21 announced the merger of the two charities,

with Heidi Potter as the new director of the combined organisation.

Japanese Embassy Ambassador His Excellency Mr Yoshiji Nogami Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Address 101-104 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7JT
All sections of the Embassy, including the Consulate General, the Japan Information & Culture Centre (JICC), and Library, are located at the same address.
Telephone 020 7465 6500
E-mail General enquiries can be sent to the Embassy by e-mail at info@jpembassy.org.uk - we regret, however, that visa inquiries cannot be accepted by e-mail.

Bristol Japan Club is a society for people living, working or studying in the Bristol area who are either Japanese or have an interest in Japan. Since the early 1990s there has been a monthly get-together where people can make new friends, meet old friends, talk and drink in an informal atmosphere. Here you can share your experience of Japan with others who have visited or lived there, or find out about Japan if you haven't been there yet. People who are learning Japanese can practice their language skills and those who are already proficient can usually find a number of native speakers to converse with. For Japanese visitors and students there is the opportunity to meet local people with an interest in Japan and to speak English with native speakers, as well as meeting other Japanese people who are staying or living in Bristol. You can find out about local places of interest and events and perhaps get some help with English language problems.

Japan Society of the North West provides a forum for everyone interested in any aspect of Japanese life and culture. Through our meetings and other activities we provide opportunities for all those living in the northwest of England, and in north Wales, to understand and appreciate the people, culture and language of Japan. Membership of the JSNW is for both British and Japanese residents of the northwest, and is open to everyone sympathetic to our aims. We particularly welcome Japanese nationals living or working here. Regular meetings are held for members to share the widest possible experience of Japan and Japanese culture.

Japan Society of  Northern Ireland The society shall be a charitable organisation whose main objects are to promote learning and advance education in the subject of and with regard to Japan, and to promote the development of commercial and business links between Northern Ireland and Japan, and in order to attain the foregoing objects the following powers shall be exercised on behalf of the Society.

Japan Society of  Scotland The Japan Society of Scotland was formed by a group of academics and business people in 1986 to enhance friendship, goodwill, and cooperation between Scotland and Japan. As the years passed, these general aims became widened to include dissemination of information about Japan in Scotland, the promotion and enrichment of commercial and cultural relations, and to work together with other groups having similar interests.

Japan Society of Southern Counties We are a Society based in Southern England (hence the long name) for those interested in Japan and things Japanese. We have some Japanese members and organise meetings, talks and visits. Meetings are held bi-monthly and include talks on a variety of topics including Japanese Food, Japanese Culture, Japanese Art and Japanese Literature.

University of Sheffield Japan Society The Sheffield University Japan Society was founded in 2001, and has continued to grow year-on-year. The aim of the society is to bring the best of Japanese culture across to the UK, in addition to providing Japanese students with the chance to take part fully in British life whilst here in Sheffield. Everyone is welcome to take part in our events, whether they be Japanese students studying in the UK, non-Japanese students studying Japanese, or indeed anyone with the slightest interest in Japan.

Anglo Japanese Society of Wessex  We aim to further mutual awareness through the promotion of our own events, supporting those of others, and helping to provide information linking members and the public with other organizations sharing the same ideals. We represent a number of Japanese and Japanese orientated entertainers and cultural presenters for the theatre, festivals and clubs, and cultural presenters for educational establishments etc. We seek to serve all aspects of Anglo-Japanese affairs in the region and beyond, and welcome your enquiries. We are a voluntary organization and all funds raised go into society funds. Corporate, Arts organizations, and individual funding will be welcome as well as membership enquiries.

Nippon Club 日本クラブはロンドンを主な拠点とする法人60数社からの拠出金により、正式には1960年に発足しました。 当初からの主たる目的としては、在英の邦人に対する健康管理や、子弟に対する教育の場を提供すると同時に、日英親善のための活動を行うことにありました。 それが現在の診療所や日本人学校、補習授業校の運営に反映されており、各種の日英交流促進活動も積極的に行っています。 更には、スポーツ（ゴルフ等）や趣味・娯楽・文化活動（ブリッジ、囲碁、コーラス等）を通 じての会員相互の親睦を図ることも、その大きな役割のひとつです。 駐英大使を名誉会長に、会員から選出された会長ほか各役員が日々の運営に当たっています。 また、当クラブは英国政府により非営利団体（会員同士の相互扶助団体）として正式に認定されています。

Links Japan  was established six years ago with the primary objective of promoting non-profit sector links between the United Kingdom and Japan. Communication between voluntary organisations in this country, and non-profit organisations in Japan is limited although both governments, in their Action Agenda 21, recognise the benefits to be gained, bilaterally, and in the wider Asia Europe context, from improvements in this area beyond the valuable exchanges which exist between Britain and Japan in the governmental, official, academic and cultural arenas.

JETRO The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) is a Japanese governmental organisation that promotes mutually beneficial trade and investment relations between Japan and other nations.

JETAA UK the homepage of the UK chapters of the JET Alumni Association. We are here to provide a network for alumni of the Japan Exchange Teaching programme, help promote the programme and its aims, and continue to further the cause of Anglo-Japanese relations in the UK.

The Japan Room The Japan Room was founded as a salon by Miss Pauline Chakmakjian on 20th June 2006 to promote genuine exchange among people interested in the arts, history, and culture of Japan through combined academic and social evenings. Not normally open to the public or part of a tour, The Japan Room itself is Lodge Room No. 11 located within the ceremonial and administrative headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England known as the Freemasons' Hall.

Japanese Garden Society exists to bring together all those who are interested in Japanese-Style gardens, whether as visitors seeking understanding, as owners seeking advice on conservation, or as designers and builders wishing to develop their professional skills. In this way The Japanese Garden Society caters for amateurs and professionals, garden lovers and garden constructors. The Society welcomes everyone who shares a common interest in this complex and far reaching design philosophy.

Cambridge University works to provide an interface between Japanese and non-Japanese students in Cambridge, as well as promoting Japanese culture and links with Japan-related organisations. We do this through regular social events such as pub meets, karaoke nights, eating out and sushi events, seminars, exhibition/museum trips and so on. We also seek to develop and maintain ties with other Anglo-Japanese societies around the UK, in particular the Oxford Japan Society and the UK Japan Society.

The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese foundation Daiwa Foundation Japan House, the London-based headquarters, acts as a centre for UK-Japan relations in Britain by offering a wide programme of seminars, exhibitions and book launches as well as meeting rooms for Japan-related activities and facilities for visiting academics.

Asia House Aims to promote appreciation and understanding of Asian countries, their arts, religions and economies, and to foster closer communication between the peoples of Asia and Europe
To establish a centre for educational, corporate or cultural programmes
To offer these facilities to all organisations with an interest in or connection with Asia, including diplomatic missions, companies, arts organisations, societies and associations, and trade, economic, scientific and technological bodies.
To establish a strong relationship with the resident Asian communities and engage their knowledge and skills

GB Sasakawa Foundation  The Foundation's aim is to develop good relations between the United Kingdom and Japan by advancing the education of the people of both nations in each other's culture, society and achievements. It seeks to promote mutual understanding and cooperation through financial support for activities in the following fields: Arts & Culture Science, Technology and Environment ,Humanities and Social Issues ,Japanese Language, Medicine & Health ,Schools, Education and Youth Exchanges,Sport

Ireland Japan Association The objective of the Ireland Japan Association is to enhance
and develop relations between Ireland and Japan through business, cultural and social spheres.

Japan Local Government Centre The Japan Local Government Centre is the UK office of CLAIR- the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations. Founded in 1988 with the support of Japan’s Ministry of Home Affairs, now the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, CLAIR is a joint organisation of local authorities, working to promote and provide support for local internationalisation.

With its head office in Tokyo, CLAIR has branch offices in each of Japan’s 47 prefectures and 14 designated cities, and also has 7 overseas offices- in Beijing, New York, Paris, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and London. Each overseas office is responsible for a specific area; the London office covers the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.

The main functions of the JLGC in London are to conduct research on local government in the UK and northern Europe, and to promote exchanges between individuals, including government officers and local government representatives, in the UK and Japan. We are also involved in implementing the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme, which employs UK graduates in the fields of international exchange and English language education in Japan.

Kanji of the week  Kanji Rule (1): Kanji Express Meaning.

Kanji do not express sounds. They express meaning. Kanji take the form of outlines. The meaning is understood from this form. Romaji express sounds. When you see the word "ki (tree)," you know what the pronunciation is, but not what it means.Let's learn the outline and its meaning for each basic unit.

http://www.uk-japan.net  Our bilingual web site is a first of its kind, and is a source of alternative information. Our main aim is to bridge cultural communication between the UK and Japan, and act as a connection site for those wishing to make UK and JAPAN friends, whilst at the same time gaining knowledge of the UK and Japanese people and cultures.

「UK－JAPAN」は、イギリスと日本の文化交流の架け橋となることを目的とした完全バイリンガルサイトです。イギリス人や日本人の友達を作りたい方々のための友達作りのきっかけとなる場を提供する他、イギリスや日本の人々や文化についての情報も提供しております。As well as promoting events and exchange board classifications, our web site gives a better understanding of the UK and Japan through features, reviews, photos, forums and our communication hub page. UK-JAPAN.net promotes unity, spiritual creativity, and the concept of being a world citizen. We always aim to be informative, creative, and provocative.

http://www.tokyo-business.jp/ Tokyo Business Entry Point provides useful Information for foreign-affiliated firms in their quest for success in Tokyo. The entire service is free of charge.
We provide a multitude of Information through our network of organizations.
In addition to essential business-related information such as Licensing regulations and governmental support services, this one-stop portal also offers information about education, housing, and other day-to-day necessities.