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English map c1613

The only known map showing the English presence in at Hirado in Japan, c. 1613.

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!

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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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