Japan Local Government Centre, London　一般財団法人自治体国際化協会ロンドン事務所

02/09/2026

📣 Opportunity for UK universities: Okayama Study Abroad Fair 2026

Okayama Prefecture is inviting UK universities to take part in its annual Study Abroad Fair in Japan.

The event offers universities an excellent opportunity to promote their courses and study opportunities directly to Japanese university and secondary-school students, their parents and others considering studying overseas.

📅 Saturday 28 November 2026
📍 Okayama Convention Center, Okayama City
🕑 University exhibition booths: 2.05–4.00 pm

Participating universities will be able to host a booth and speak individually with prospective students. The programme will also include a guest lecture and seminars involving embassies and other international organisations.

Universities interested in participating should register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu2moi6VyfipSgJCyi3UzsxuchgeoDBvQAv_2iZfbLDe67DA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026 JST.
If you wish to cancel your application, please contact us by October 19, 2026 JST, at [email protected]

13/08/2026

Discover Fukushima’s Progress Today

Find out more about Fukushima’s recovery and revitalisation in Steps for Reconstruction and Revitalisation in Fukushima Prefecture, which highlights the progress made and the challenges that remain since the Great East Japan Earthquake. The English edition is now available on the `Fukushima Prefecture website.

This latest issue showcases a range of initiatives taking place as Fukushima Prefecture marks both the 150th anniversary of its establishment and the 15th anniversary of the disaster. Featured topics include the Grand Van Gogh Exhibition, the Tourism Campaign, and a variety of commemorative events, all of which invite visitors to experience Fukushima as it is today while sharing the prefecture’s vision for the future.

For more information, visit the Fukushima Revitalisation Information Portal, which provides up-to-date information on the prefecture’s recovery and revitalisation in ten languages: English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Thai. Steps for Reconstruction and Revitalisation in Fukushima Prefecture is also available on the portal. You can change the language using the button in the top right-hand corner, and we encourage you to explore the other resources available on the site.

English edition:
https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/site/portal-english/ayumi-en-15.html

Fukushima Revitalisation Information Portal:
https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/site/portal-english/

2026年7月23日更新 Restrictions on Shipment, Intake, etc. Based on the Act on Special Measures Concerning Nuclear Emergency Preparedness

23/07/2026

Deep Tech Tokyo Launchpad - Are you a Deep Tech company looking to enter a new market? Consider Tokyo

“Deep Tech Tokyo Launchpad” is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government led support program for overseas deep tech companies planning on entering and settling in Tokyo.

The program aims to promote innovation by encouraging greater collaboration and business opportunities between overseas deep tech companies and local small and medium-sized enterprises and thereby drive the growth of Tokyo's industries and strengthen their international competitiveness.

Who should apply?
Companies willing to complete corporation registration in Tokyo between early December 2026 to March 2028
Companies with concrete plans for innovation creation in Tokyo, such as PoC, joint research, co-development, or JV establishment with Tokyo-based companies
Companies having strong motivation in expanding business base to Tokyo

Benefits
Financial Support, Market Research & Consulting, Office setup support, Legal Services / Accounting & Tax Advisory, Recruitment & Staffing, Translation support are available
Subsidy of up to ￥100M ($667K) is provided over the 3 years of support period

Application
Now Open!
Deadline: September 30, 2026

Program Kick-off: Early December, 2026

For more information, please visit

Deep Tech Tokyo Launchpad supports global deep tech companies entering Japan, scaling up, and partnering with businesses in Tokyo.

19/05/2026

☆★ 「英国多文化コミュニティ政策交流プログラム」参加者募集！☆★　
クレアロンドン事務所では、昨年度に引き続き英国多文化コミュニティ政策交流プログラムを開催します。このプログラムは、歴史的に様々な背景をもつ数多くの移民を受け入れてきた英国において、グローバルに展開される人の流れにより生み出される活力とそれに伴う課題や、英国での社会統合政策多文化共生政策に基づく地方行政・地域づくりの先進的な取り組みを学びます。現場の視察や関係者との意見交換等を通じて、日本の自治体等における多文化共生施策の企画立案等に寄与することを目的としています。

【期間】令和8年9月21日（月）から9月26日（土）までの６日間
【場所】英国（ロンドンを拠点に、地方の自治体等へ日帰り訪問する可能性もあり）
【費用】
・研修参加費：無料
・旅費（航空賃・交通費等）、宿泊費、食費等：自己負担
※地域国際化協会からの参加者（個人参加を除く）については、地域国際化協会連絡協議会から一部の費用について助成があります。
【募集期限】令和8年７月10日（金）必着
詳細はこちら https://www.clair.or.jp/j/multiculture/jiam/ukprogramme.html

16/04/2026

JLGC is also on Instagram! Follow our Instagram account to learn about Japan from a local perspective and discover places off the beaten track.

Got a tip to share with us? Tag us with

*Please make sure that you own the copyright to any images shared – we will credit you in any reposts.

https://www.instagram.com/localeyesjapan/

16/04/2026

クレアロンドン事務所では、海外PR用Instagramアカウント「Local Eyes Japan（ ）」を開設しています。
https://www.instagram.com/localeyesjapan/

Instagram上で 。
海外の方へおすすめしたいローカルな情報をお持ちの皆様、ぜひご参加ください！

※第三者の著作権、商標権、肖像権を侵害していないことを確認してから応募してください。
※地元ならではの情報であれば、テーマは問いません。
（テーマ例）景色、映画のロケ地、歴史的建造物、日本食、日本酒、工芸品、お祭りなど
※その事物・場所等に関する、歴史や謂れ、職人の技、環境に配慮している点を盛り込むなど、海外の方にその魅力が伝わるようなコメントを特にお待ちしています！

（日本の自治体からは、メールでの応募を受け付けています。詳細は[email protected]へお問い合わせください。）

06/11/2025

【オンラインセミナーのお知らせ】

2025年12月5日のセミナーは、ドイツのテュービンゲン大学専任講師である三輪聖氏をお迎えし、ドイツにおける移民背景を持つ大人と子どもへのことばの教育をテーマにご講演いただきます。
皆さまのご参加をお待ちしております！

日　時：2025年12月5日（金）18:00～19:00（日本時間）
（09:00～10:00（英国時間））
配　信：ZOOM
講　師：テュービンゲン大学専任講師　三輪聖氏

申込方法：以下の登録フォームよりお申込ください
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_470Z66JPQG-7Pe2CrFgH6A

26/08/2025

【オンラインセミナーのお知らせ】

2025年９月25日のセミナーは、グローバルリサーチ代表の鍋島紀美代氏をお迎えし、英国の公共空間デザインと市民参画をテーマにご講演いただきます！
皆さまのご参加をお待ちしております！

日　時：2025年９月25日（木） 17:00～18:00（日本時間）（09:00～10:00（英国時間））
配　信：Zoom
講　師：グローバルリサーチ代表　鍋島紀美代（なべしまきみよ）氏
申込方法：以下の登録フォームよりお申込ください

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v1Xb69VhTcGOE0T-v-PvmQ

04/08/2025

Thank you AV Dawson Limited!

We were honoured to welcome a distinguished Japanese Government Consultant to Port of Middlesbrough this week.

As part of an international knowledge exchange, we shared insights on the UK’s approach to transport and logistics and explored how our operations at AV Dawson align with global best practices. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn from each other and discuss how different countries innovate in logistics and infrastructure.

Collaboration like this strengthens global connections and helps shape the future of efficient, sustainable supply chains.

18/07/2025

🌏 Applications Now Open – Japan Study Tour 2026 🇯🇵

📅 Deadline: 30 September 2025

The Japan Local Government Centre (JLGC), London is now inviting applications for the 2026 Japan Study Tour, hosted by Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.

This seven-day programme offers senior staff in local government and public sector organisations across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Europe the chance to explore how Japanese cities address local challenges through a devolved system of governance.

Participants will take part in:
✅ Site visits and orientation in Tokyo
✅ Seminars and workshops in Sendai
✅ Insights into industry-government-academia collaboration and local tourism strategy

JLGC will cover all in-country costs during the tour, including travel within Japan, accommodation, and meals.
✈️ Participants are responsible for their own return flights to Japan.
📍 An orientation session (online or in-person at JLGC London) will be held in December 2025 (date TBC).

📩 To request more information or an application form, email [email protected] with “JST 2026 Sendai” in the subject line.

Join us to share best practice and strengthen international local government ties.

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