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An overview of the year and what next…a letter from the co-chairs of Japan400

Posted on 31 December 2013 at 3:45 pm.

Written by WebMaster

Many thanks to you for your support of Japan400 throughout 2013. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of some of our achievements, and our forthcoming plans. Details of all past and future events can be seen … Continued

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Head of Tokugawa Family marks 400th Anniversary of sailing from Japan of first British ship to visit.

Posted on 4 December 2013 at 11:43 pm.

Written by Jenny White

A very significant historic ceremony will take place in the White Tower of the Tower of London between 17.40 and 18.00 on Friday 6th December, marking the departure of The Clove from Japan in 1613. The Head of the Tokugawa … Continued

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Featured Events

  • An overview of the year and what next…a letter from the co-chairs of Japan400
  • From King James’s Telescope to the Present and the Future - Symposium and Celebration of Departure of Japan400 Telescope for Japan Fri17Jan14 ~ see PHOTOS from the event!
And a chance to catch up on…
  • Head of Tokugawa family marks 400th anniversary of first British ship to visit Japan: read more on this event from 6th Dec2013
  • Photographs of the Dedication of a Memorial plaque to Richard Cocks, who ran first English Trading Post in Japan, St Chad’s,Seighford,Staffs.: read more on this event from 24 Nov13
  • JAPAN MATSURI : See photo gallery and Manga wall! 5Oct13
  • ‘FLY, DAKOTA, FLY!’ A true story of friendship between Britain and Japan : now in cinemas across Japan

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