The UK-Japan relationship is the strongest it’s been for decades. In recognition of our exceptional partnership and our aspiration to continue to focus on future talent and people-to-people relations, MUSUBI was launched by the British Embassy Tokyo in May 2025 following a series of high-level senior engagements between our two countries.
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida agree a landmark new global strategic partnership: The Hiroshima Accord
Former British Foreign Secretary Cleverly and Foreign Minister Kamikawa sign UK-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation on people-to-people exchanges
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan’s State Visit to the UK as guests of The King and Queen
The UK Government launches the UK-Japan partnership to boost economic growth and cultural exchanges: MUSUBI
Celebration of MUSUBI and new Pioneer Partners announced, attended by The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
