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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.
official programme
Tuesday 30 September and Wednesday 1 October: in Tokyo
(a)
(b)
Ministerial consultations (two x 2 hour sessions [NB need for interpretation] and meal hosted by Japanese and return meal at HMA's Residence);
calls on Prime Minister (probably) and Minister of International Trade and Industry (neither for more than 30 minutes);
(c) meet some of British community:
i a reception in early evening;
ii
either
or
address lunch of British Chamber of Commerce
(d) meet EC Ambassadors (over drinks ?);
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(e)
(f)
press and media: British correspondents separately as well as press conference (eg address Press Club [mainly Japanese] or Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan lunch [includes some 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 (traditional theatre) or other cultural event [if any].
CHINA (2-6 OCTOBER)
2 October
arrive am
Peking
private lunch with Ambassador
(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;
(c) press briefing;
i)
meeting British Embassy/community;
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