Relations between the UK and Japan are today perhaps at their best ever. This section introduces the developments that have brought this about, and what it means for people in both countries. It also offers details of grass-roots exchange programmes.

A brief history of UK-Japan relations

An introduction to the history of the relationship between the UK and Japan, and how that relationship stands today.

UK-Japan social security agreement

The Social Security Agreement between the UK and Japan signed in Tokyo on 29 February 2000 came into effect on 1 February 2001.

Japan British Society

The Japan British Society offers a wide range of activities to promote good relations between people from the two countries. The main society is based in Tokyo but there are regional societies in may areas of Japan.

UK-Japan 21st Century Group

The UK-Japan 21st Century Group is a non-governmental forum bringing together politicians, businessmen, scholars and others with a keen interest in developing UK-Japan relations.