Introduction はじめに
Greater Manchester and Japan have got a long history of engagement dating back to 1865 during the Industrial revolution, when a group of students from the Satsuma region travelled to Greater Manchester and brought back to Japan machinery from the Oldham manufacturers, Platt Brothers. The relationship was said to be so fruitful, that further trips occurred well into the 20th century with trading links continuing for more than 100 years.
Today, the relationship between the UK and Japan is stronger than has ever been, thanks in great part to the commitment from the politicians and the leaders from both lands to continue looking for new ways to strengthen the bilateral collaboration.
