HRH The Duke of Cambridge to visit Japan - Focus on cultural exchange and creative partnerships
HRH The Duke of Cambridge will visit Japan from February 26 to March 1 and China from March 1 to March 4 to undertake a series of engagements on behalf of Her Majesty's Government.
This will be The Duke¡¯s first visit to both countries and he will spend approximately three days in each. Key engagements will support initiatives around the Government¡¯s GREAT campaign, aimed at building British prosperity through innovation and creative business partnerships.
In Japan, the Duke¡¯s visit blends tradition and heritage with a focus on the future. He will launch an Innovation is GREAT campaign and public exhibition in Tokyo, see some of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic sites and take ceremonial tea with a tea Grand Master.
He will also visit the northeast region of the country devastated by a magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami nearly four years ago. In Ishinomaki and Onagawa, The Duke will spend a morning meeting local people who were affected by the tsunami and hear how communities are rebuilding their lives and businesses with a strong sense of hope.
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