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Liverpool FC International Academy Japan Announces Partnership with Rugby School Japan
Liverpool FC International Academy Japan (LFC IA Japan) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Rugby School Japan, with the aim of developing a long-term football and educational pathway for young people in Japan. This partnership marks a new step for LFC IA Japan, which has been supporting youth...
A Welcome Home to LFC International Academy Japan Students
We celebrated a warm welcome back to Liverpool FC International Academy Japan students following their recent visit to England. During their time in England, the students took part in an international football programme that included training and match experience in a professional football environment. The programme gave them the opportunity to train alongside peers from...
Applications for MUSUBI UCL Scholarship Closing Soon
The MUSUBI scholarship with University College London, supported by Amano Enzyme Inc., gives Japanese students the opportunity to study a one-year Masters programme at UCL. The scholarship will form part of UCL’s Global Scholarships targeting students from various backgrounds with the aim of increasing diversity. The deadline for applications is 5pm BST 7 May 2026....
One year on from Expo 2025: the UK Pavilion legacy and the future of MUSUBI
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, which took place over six months in 2025, marked the first anniversary of its opening on 13 April. During the Expo, the UK Pavilion welcomed more than 1.2 million visitors, including members of the Japanese Imperial Family, members of the British Royal Family and other international royal families, heads of government,...
SSE Pacifico Launches “SSE Pacifico Offshore Wind Scholarship Programme” Summer School to be held at the University of Edinburgh in 2026 – Applications Open
This programme is organised by SSE Pacifico, a developer advancing offshore wind projects in Japan, with the objective of fostering globally minded next-generation leaders who can contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society. It offers an approximately two-week summer school in Scotland, where SSE Group is headquartered. Participants will experience the forefront of renewable...
A Red Phone Box from the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Arrives at Kansai International Airport
The UK Government, together with MUSUBI, is pleased to announce that the iconic Red Phone Box displayed at the UK Pavilion during the Osaka–Kansai Expo 2025 has now been installed at Kansai International Airport (KIX) as part of the Expo’s legacy initiatives. The Red Phone Box was featured at the Expo adorned with ivy and...
British Embassy Tokyo’s MUSUBI Initiative Partners with LFC Foundation to Support Japanese Youth
MUSUBI Initiative welcomes the LFC Foundation as a new partner, delivering their Leaders of Tomorrow programme supported by the Nippon Foundation
MUSUBI Women’s Economic Empowerment Networking Event
On 8 August 2025, the British Embassy Tokyo and the Government of Japan co-hosted a Women’s Economic Empowerment event at the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. This gathering marked the first in-person event under the Women’s Economic Empowerment chapter of the UK–Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, bringing together female exporters from both nations to forge...
Celebrating UK Alumni: A Warm Welcome Back to Japan
On 14 December 2025, the British Council hosted Japan’s first-ever “Welcome Back!” Homecoming Reception for Alumni UK members at Bellesalle Roppongi Grand Conference Center. This event brought together graduates who studied at UK universities since 2016, offering a chance to reconnect, share experiences, and explore new opportunities. With inspiring addresses from the British Ambassador and...
LSEG Women in Finance Launch Event
On 2 December, Julia Longbottom, British Ambassador to Japan, co-hosted the Women in Finance Launch Event with Ryu Hirayama, Japan Country Representative of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), a MUSUBI Initiative Pioneer Partner. The event launched a series of forthcoming networking events aimed to promote the advancement of women in leadership roles within the...