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Japan and the U.K.: Centuries of collaboration, cultural confluence and continued cooperation
Japan and the UK share a solid, strategic friendship built on hundreds of years of bilateral ties—and beyond. It is a bond that, over centuries, has resulted in a profound sense of mutual respect, robust cooperation across a wide range of fields, and a rich cultural exchange.
Energy
Enechange: Yohei Kiguchi harnesses the power of energy for change
It all began with a shaking — literally. The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 compelled Dr. Yohei Kiguchi to found ENECHANGE Ltd., an energy tech company that promotes a decarbonized society with digital technology, guided by the noble mission of "creating the future of energy.”
Real Estate & Property
Kajima Europe: Spearheading Japanese investment in Europe’s real estate markets
Based in London, Kajima's European team is at the epicentre of a pan-European platform that invests and develops across key real estate markets, such as logistics, student housing, build-to-rent, social infrastructure, renewables, and regeneration.
Trading
Eikuru Ltd.: Bridging Trade between Japan and the UK
Headquartered in Warwick in the UK, Eikuru Ltd. facilitates international trade between the United Kingdom and Japan.
Nonprofit
The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation: Champions of Cultural Confluence
Cultural exchange is a cornerstone of a solid bilateral relationship. The confluence of customs and characteristics, ideas and ideologies is vital to fostering a...
Food & Beverage
A Rarity of Rarities: Shirakawa 1958 Single Malt Japanese Whisky
This extremely rare and highly limited whisky is launching in Japan — very soon
Lifestyle
Professional Services
Broadstone solutions benefit Asian businesses
Broadstone is a leading, independent, full-service pensions and employee benefits consultancy.With over 450 employees across eight locations...
Fragomen: The world’s immigration partner
As the global business environment evolves, immigration has become more complex. Individuals seeking new international opportunities and...
Japan’s ‘Executive Search Company of the Year’
Bridges spoke with Struan Mckay, Chief Executive Officer of RGF Executive Search Japan on the group’s ability to deliver comprehensive, highly effective executive search and recruitment solutions.
Unleash Potential
RGF Professional Recruitment Japan is committed to providing market-leading bilingual talent for specialist and managerial positions. Bridges spoke with Benjamin Cordier, managing director of RGF Professional Recruitment Japan on the job-rich, candidate-short Japanese employment market.
Blending cultures to unlock digital transformation in Japan
When it comes to digital transformation and design, the Japanese market is in a unique position. Japan...
“A driving force in the Japanese bilingual recruitment market”
World-leading global specialist recruitment consultancy Robert Walters operates across five continents and has offices in over thirty countries.
AoyamaTreehouse: A ‘Mindfitness’ community for business leaders
At Treehouse, people and teams learn how to radically collaborate, and develop new approaches to innovation through a ‘Mindfitness’ practice and methodologies designed in Silicon Valley.
Financial Services
Ecovis APO delivers expert solutions to British and international firms in Japan
The Japanese market offers high-quality services, a loyal customer base and strong local partnerships for foreign companies seeking to do business in the world’s third-largest economy.
Greenback Alan: Helping businesses achieve greater profitability and growth
“Our success is driven by our ability to get the basics right — technical expertise, attention to detail, agreeing on deadlines, reasonable fees and clarity,” said Jon Fisher, deputy managing partner of Greenback Alan LLP.
Connecting Japan and the United Kingdom
Bridges spoke with Satoru Yoshida, Director at Japanese Financial Solutions Limited on ties between the United Kingdom and Japan
Real Estate
Kajima Europe: Spearheading Japanese investment in Europe’s real estate markets
Based in London, Kajima's European team is at the epicentre of a pan-European platform that invests and develops across key real estate markets, such as logistics, student housing, build-to-rent, social infrastructure, renewables, and regeneration.
Life is Better Shared
Ryozan Park (RZP) is Tokyo's only community with integrated accommodation, office spaces and childcare. Since its inception with the launch of a 41-bedroom share house in 2014, five shared office spaces offering private rooms and hot-desking options, an English preschool, a chef's kitchen, an art gallery, 80 one-room apartments, 2 gyms and a handful of event spaces have been added in Sugamo and Otsuka.