February 2018
VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2
7 EDITOR
Forward motion
chris russell
8 MEDIA
UK Japan news
11 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Pressing for progress
lori henderson mbe
12 MEDIA
Japan news
15 PRESIDENT
Courage and success
david bickle
16 TOP STORY
The big first step?
Will the UK’s new industrial strategy impact business with Japan?
20 CARS
Hand made head turners
Aston Martin shifts up a gear in Japan with luxury experiences, new brand centre
25 DRINK
Hard sell
UK wine is improving, but can it take on the Japanese market?
29 HISTORY
Happy Birthday, BCCJ!
It’s our Platinum jubilee
(1948 to 2018): Part I
35 REFLECTION
Feng Shui: 2018
What to expect in the Year of the Dog
37 BEHIND THE MIC
National treasure
Actor Hugh Bonneville on Paddington Bear
39 SPORT
Through the posts
Welsh rugby prepares for
the 2019 Rugby World Cup
42 ARTS
UK events in Japan

Comedy

Shakespeare

Victorian musical

Percussion ensemble

Symphony orchestra

Art fair
44 COMMUNITY
UK Japan events
46 BOOK REVIEW
How rich are we?