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UK-JP 2025
Navigating Divides in a Modern World
Tokyo, Japan
Like every previous conference, 2025 told a tale of two countries. But, instead of the UK and Japan, our 10th conference also looked into the great gulfs within the countries. Between the great inequalities in the two countries, between the "haves" and "have-nots". Between the young and the elderly. We also explore the experience of the marginalised communities existing in our two societies. But further, we also delved into the divides between the UK and Japan have held with the rest of the world. This year, we asked of participants to put together their solutions on how we can navigate these divides.
Featured Speaker
Misato Nagakawa
Executive Board Member, Wake Up Japan
2023
Exploring National Identity
With a background of living in several countries including the United States, South Korea, and China where Ms. Misato obtained a double master's degree at Peking University and University of Tokyo, she has been working on multiple projects and initiatives to promote mutual understanding among the people in East Asian countries.
Ms. Misato is also a senior associate at the English MBA program for GLOBIS University, and is currently the adjunct lecturer at Musashi University. She has also served as executive board member for non-profit organisation Wake Up Japan since 2018, and was chosen as Davos 50 in 2023.
![[Hiroki Kurosawa]
・Hitotubashi University Faculty of Law, International Relations and Economics
一橋大学 法学部
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Page 1: Title: UK-JP 2025 Committee
Sub-title: Marketing
The page introduces a member of this year’s Marketing team, Hiroki Kurosawa. The text is in white on a dark blue background, with red accents in the corners, and Hiroki’s picture in a circular frame with a namecard below it. Hiroki is a young man of Japanese ethnicity, with short black hair and wearing a black t-shirt. The text reads: “Hiroki is an undergraduate student studying Law, International Relations and Economics at Hitotubashi University. Participant in 2024.”
The bottom of the page is the UK-Japan Student conference Logo in both English and Japanese in white, with the icon the circle of Japan's flag with the lines of the U.K. flag in the bottom right corner.
Page 2: Title: Marketing
The introduction is extended to this page, on the same dark blue background in white text and his picture on the right, his hand in a peace sign. The text reads: “Hi everyone. I'm Hiroki. I like cycling, rap music, and working out 💪 UK-JP conference is a wonderful place, where I met good friends of mine that I still hang out with. I still vividly remember going to many places in London with many members of the conference last year. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys!”
Beside this text are three hashtags: #rapaddict #procastinator #caffineaddict
The bottom of the page is the UK-Japan Student conference Logo in both English and Japanese in white, with the icon the circle of Japan's flag with the lines of the U.K. flag in the bottom right corner.
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![[Jasmine]
・Oxford Brookes University Faculty of Modern Languages
Page 1: Title: UK-JP 2025 Committee
Sub-title: Marketing
The page introduces a member of this year’s Marketing team, Jasmine. The text is in white on a dark blue background, with red accents in the corners, and Jasmine’s picture in a circular frame with a namecard below it. Jasmine is a young lady of European ethnicity, with short light brown hair and wearing a knitted coat. The text reads: “Jasmine is a graduate in Japanese Studies at Oxford Brookes University, and spent a year studying at the University of Kitakyushu. Participant in 2024.”
The bottom of the page is the UK-Japan Student conference Logo in both English and Japanese in white, with the icon the circle of Japan's flag with the lines of the U.K. flag in the bottom right corner.
Page 2: Title: Marketing
The introduction is extended to this page, on the same dark blue background in white text and her picture on the right, facing away from the camera in a kimono. The text reads: “Nice to meet you!! I’m Jasmine, I love exploring new places and going into nature. On my days off, I really enjoy taking myself out on solo-dates. Participating in UK-JP was one of my best university experiences, so this year I’m really keen for everyone to have the opportinity to have an experience just as memorable!”
Beside this text are three hashtags: #milkteafiend #🍠🍠🍠🍠 #shawol
The bottom of the page is the UK-Japan Student conference Logo in both English and Japanese in white, with the icon the circle of Japan's flag with the lines of the U.K. flag in the bottom right corner.
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![[Hasini]
・Swansea University Faculty of Creative Writing
Page 1: Title: UK-JP 2025 Committee
Sub-title: Marketing
The page introduces a member of this year’s Marketing team, Hasini. The text is in white on a dark blue background, with red accents in the corners, and Hasini’s picture in a circular frame with a namecard below it. Hasini is a young lady of Indian ethnicity, with medium-length black hair, pink glasses and wearing a grey lifejacket. The text reads: “Hasini is a graduate in Creative Writing at Swansea University. Participant in 2024.”
The bottom of the page is the UK-Japan Student conference Logo in both English and Japanese in white, with the icon the circle of Japan's flag with the lines of the U.K. flag in the bottom right corner.
Page 2: Title: Marketing
The introduction is extended to this page, on the same dark blue background in white text and her picture on the right, wearing a Tanjiro cosplay. The text reads: “Heyoo! I’m Hasini, and I love reading sci-fi and fantasy novels, making cosplays and losing my mind over gacha games. This year, I really hope to win a cosplay competition! UK-JP 2024 was a memorable experience, and I had the chance to make many new friends on this adventure. I can’t wait to meet you all at this year’s conference!”
Beside this text are three hashtags: #gachahell #cosplay #bookworm
The bottom of the page is the UK-Japan Student conference Logo in both English and Japanese in white, with the icon the circle of Japan's flag with the lines of the U.K. flag in the bottom right corner.
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![[Haruka Kurata]
・Keio University Faculty of Policy Management
慶應義塾大学 総合政策学部
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Page 1: Title: UK-JP 2025 Committee
Sub-title: President
The page introduces the President of this year’s committee, Haruka Kurata. The text is in white on a dark blue background, with red accents in the corners, and Haruka’s picture in a circular frame with a namecard below it. Haruka is a young lady of Japanese ethnicity, with medium-length black hair and wearing a powder blue top and jeans. The text reads: “Haruka is an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Policy Management at Keio University. Participant in 2023.”
The bottom of the page is the UK-Japan Student conference Logo in both English and Japanese in white, with the icon the circle of Japan's flag with the lines of the U.K. flag in the bottom right corner.
Page 2: Title: President
The introduction is extended to this page, on the same dark blue background in white text and her picture on the right, holding a white flower in her hair. The text reads: “I'm Haruka from Japan. I love checking out cozy cafes and restaurants and having good chats with the people I care about. I'm also more of an indoor person, and this year, I’m hoping to read as many books as possible. I'm so excited for the UK-JP 2025, as I have a great team of committee members with me, and more than anything I can't wait to welcome all the passionate participants!”
Beside this text are three hashtags: #foodie #night owl #introvert
The bottom of the page is the UK-Japan Student conference Logo in both English and Japanese in white, with the icon the circle of Japan's flag with the lines of the U.K. flag in the bottom right corner.
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![[日英学生会議2025年度テーマ: 現代社会における分断の克服
副題: 個人の進歩が誰かの不幸せに依存しない未来の創成]
グローバル化が加速するにつれ、社会を隔てる分断も拡大している。デジタルデバイドから植民地支配による格差の形成といった問題まで、このテーマは包括的な発展の重要性を浮き彫りにする。参加者は、「どのようにすれば全ての人が平等にテクノロジーへアクセスできるのか？」「社会は伝統を失うことなく、どのように近代化を受け入れるべきか？」といった問いに向き合い、ケーススタディ、討論、共同プロジェクトを通じて、分断を克服し、より公平で包括的な世界を築く方法を探求していく。
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1ページ目: テーマ：現代社会における分断の克服 。2025年8月、日本・東京にて開催。ページ下部には、日英学生会議のロゴ(英語・日本語双方表記)、日本国旗の日の丸と英国旗の赤と青のラインを組み合わせたアイコンを添えた。テキストは透明な白い四角の中に納め、背景はアースグリーンを採用。さまざまな色の袖を着た腕が画面中央に向かって伸びている。
2ページ目: ページ中央の透明な白い四角内にテーマの説明文を記載。背景デザインは1ページ目と統一し、グリーンの背景に中央へ伸びる手が描かれている。
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![[UK-JP 2025 Theme: Navigating Divides In A Modern World]
As globalisation accelerates, so do the divides that separate societies. From digital inequality to the legacies of colonialism, this theme highlights the importance of inclusive development. Participants will confront questions such as, How do we ensure equal access to technology? and How can societies embrace modernisation without erasing tradition? Through case studies, debates, and collaborative projects, participants will examine how to bridge divides and foster a more equitable and inclusive world.
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Page 1: Title: Navigating Divides in a Modern World. In Tokyo, Japan, August, 2025. The bottom of the page is the UK-Japan Student conference Logo in both English and Japanese, with the icon the red circle of Japan's flag with the red and blue lines of the U.K. flag in the bottom right corner. The text is a transparent white square in the middle of the page, on the background is an earthy green background, with various colour sleeves and hands reaching into the middle of the screen.
Page 2: The description of the theme written above it written, on the same transparent white square in the middle of the page, with the same green background with hands in the middle.
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