UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 21st Conference

The 21st Annual Meeting of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group was held in Tokyo and Nagoya from March 10–13, 2005. The meeting was chaired by Hon. Yasuhisa Shiozaki, member of the House of Representatives and Rt. Hon. Dr. Jack Cunningham MP.

UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 20th Conference

On February 6–8, 2004, the 20th conference was held in Brocket Hall, UK, under the joint chairmanship of Yasuhisa Shiozaki and Rt. Hon. Peter Mandelson MP.

UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 19th Conference

The 19th Group Conference was convened in Kamakura, Japan, on February 14–16, 2003. Participants shared views on economic cooperation and developments in Asia and Europe, the role of science and technology in future economic growth, and the potential for cooperation between NGOs in both countries in addressing global challenges.

UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 18th Conference

The 18th Group Conference was held on February 21–24, 2002, in Ditchley Park, UK, under the joint chairmanship of Yasuhisa Shiozaki and the Rt. Hon. Peter Mandelson MP.

UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 17th Conference

The 17th Group Conference was held on February 15–18, 2001, in Tokyo and on Awaji Island. Participants discussed new developments in Japan and Asia as well as in the UK and Europe, the challenges of global governance, and the outlook for international economic institutions.

UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 16th Conference

Members of the UK-Japan 21st Century Group discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation on economic and security issues, as well as the common challenges facing the countries, such as environmental degradation in Europe and Asia, and the social and economic impact of the information technology (IT) revolution.

UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 15th Conference

The UK-Japan 2000 Group Conference focused on three topics: (1) the crisis of global capitalism; (2) security issues in the age of globalization; and (3) social security systems in the coming era.

UK-Japan 21st Century Group

The UK-Japan 21st Century Group was launched in 1985 at the joint recommendation of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone. It is a coalition of private sector, public sector, and civil society leaders from both countries that aims to promote dialogue and cooperation between the two countries.