鹿児島日英協会
The Japan British Society of Kagoshima
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
London Bridge
A London double-decker bus
The River Thames and London skyline
London, United Kingdom
York Minster and the streets of York
About the Society
The Japan British Society of Kagoshima (JBSK) was established in 1992 in cooperation with local academics, cultural groups, and businesses to "further improve the relations between Kagoshima and the UK, which share a deep historical link," on the advice of the former British ambassador to Japan, Sir Hugh Cortazzi. This was also motivated by a study by the late Professor Emeritus Hachirō Satō on William Willis, a British physician who founded a medical school in Kagoshima and contributed to improving medical education and practices in the region.
The UK and Kagoshima (historically known as Satsuma) share deep historical ties since the Anglo-Satsuma War in 1863. The Satsuma government sent 19 students to the UK in 1865. We promote such historical connections and foster friendship between the UK and Kagoshima by inviting British ambassadors and organising lectures, social events, and essay competitions related to Japan and the UK.
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Join Us
Anyone interested in promoting friendship between Japan and the UK is welcome to join. In principle, membership requires nomination by two existing members and approval by the Board of Directors. If you don't know a current member who can nominate you, please contact us by phone or email. To apply, please download the membership application form, fill it in, and mail it to the address below.
Once the Board has approved your membership, we will contact you to arrange payment of the following annual fee.
Annual Membership Fees
Corporate Member | ¥20,000 |
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Individual Member | ¥5,000 |
Youth Division Member | ¥2,000 |
If you have any queries, please get in touch via our contact page.