Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2024 - Photos

On Monday 11 March 2024, we were pleased to welcome the British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom CMG, to address The Japan Society after three years in post. The event was hosted by leading Corporate Partner, Nomura International plc, for which we are extremely grateful.

Many members joined us both in-person and online via Zoom to hear Julia reflect on a busy year, while sharing her views on the political, diplomatic and business situation in Japan from her own unique perspective as the UK’s representative in Tokyo. The lecture was followed by an off-the-record discussion with Chair of The Japan Society, Bill Emmott, and a lively and interesting Q&A session with the audience.

A sake tasting reception concluded the evening, with 10 varieties of sake provided by Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association. 

Photographs by Gregory Owain.