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(c) straight to Tokyo; on 29 September either
i) industrial visits in Tokyo area (eg cars, electronics, or
steel); or
ii) day trip to Nikko (one of Japan's main shrines north of
Tokyo) and Lake Chuzenji (where Ambassador has villa) for picnic lunch and to view autumn colours;
iii) if arrive on 29 September: industrial visits in Tokyo area.
Tuesday 30 September and Wednesday 1 October: official programme in Tokyo
(a)
Ministerial consultations (two x 2 hour sessions
HMA's Residence);
and meal hosted by Japanese and return meal at
(b) calls on Prime Minister (probably) and Minister of International
Trade and Industry (neither for more than 30 minutes)
(c)
(a)
meet some of British community: either
i a reception in early evening; or
ii
address lunch of British Chamber of Commerce
meet EC Ambassadors (over drinks ?);
(e) press and media: British correspondents separately as well as press conference (address Press Club [mainly Japanese] or foreign Correspondents Club of Japan lunch [includes some
(f)
Japanese]). Possibly also exclusive interview for a leading daily or for TV;
Japan-British Society meal or reception;
(g) brief visit to British Export Marketing Centre;
(h) visit Kabuki (tradional theatre) or other cultural event [if any]
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private lunch with Ambassador
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(a) 3 sessions of talks (2 sessions with Huang Hua and call(s) on
'state leaders') and exchange of dinners (2 and 3 October)
(b)
most of one day for sightseeing or visits;
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