6 REVIEW
Bonding on the Battlefield
A journalist takes one for the team at a unique training facility run by a former Israeli Army expert for business people and diplomats

7 PUBLISHER
Quality Over Quantity
Simon Farrell

9 PRESIDENT
True Value of Winning and Helping
British Business Awards and volunteering in Ishinomaki
Philip T Gibb

11 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A Divided Community
Despite tensions and barriers, some Ishinomaki locals are back in business
Lori Henderson

12 COVER FEATURE
When Driving Is a Joy
Luxury, prestige and pedigree of British imported motors

18 UK In KANSAI
Our Man in Osaka
Promoting two-way trade and investment between UK and west Japan

22 INTERVIEW
Yuzo Yagi
Honorary OBE
President, chairman and CEO
Yagi Tsusho Limited

24 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Special Feature
Latest on inbound and outbound M&As in Japan

28 CSR
Teamwork: Two NPOs
Learning and giving for two of Japan’s most respected non-profit organisations, the Tyler Foundation and Japan Market Expansion Competition

30 CSR
Putting Theory into Practice
Broad and complex, CSR should be handled with care

31 EMBASSY
Watch Out for Mickey Finn
Roppongi scammers are spiking drinks to steal from patrons

33 DESIGN
UK’s Creative Showcase
“New Designers” exhibition in London draws global talent

34 A-LIST
Office Solutions & Design

36 EXHIBITION
At Home in Japan
Display aims to question the widespread stereotype of the minimal Japanese home

38 ARTS & CULTURE
23rd Praemium Imperiale Awards
UK actor and sculptor become latest laureates, along with Japan’s most famous conductor.
41 BOOKS
Three reviews and giveaways: future Japan; global child custody; Ichiro Ozawa biography.

42 MEIDA
Boat trip for orphans; Keidanren meets UK leader; fastest computer; baby life support; Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC); whaling row.

44 COMMUNITY
BCCJ, embassy, visit, nuptials, CSR, sport, exhibition

46 TRANSLATION
Summary in Japanese