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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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/(e)