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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....

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,...

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...

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...

MUSUBI Initiative welcomes the LFC Foundation as a new partner, delivering their Leaders of Tomorrow programme supported by the Nippon Foundation

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...

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...

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...

The UK Government is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, with the UK Pavilion standing as a powerful symbol of sustainability, innovation, and enduring UK-Japan collaboration.  More than a showcase, the UK Pavilion was a demonstration of the UK’s commitment to sustainable development and circular design....

This MUSUBI programme, led by Odgers Berndtson and Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., supports emerging female leaders in Japan and the UK through mentorship by senior executives. Aimed at addressing gender imbalance in leadership and strengthening UK-Japan ties, it empowers women at Director level and above to reach C-suite or Board roles with guidance from...