Meet the press

Osaka, Kyoto — Current President of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan, Lucy Birmingham, will speak on the state of the foreign media in Japan on Saturday, Jan 25 in Osaka and Kyoto.

FCCJ is one of the world’s leading press clubs, having hosted thousands of political, business, and cultural leaders, human rights groups, NGO activists, and others over its 68 year history. The Club’s 2,000 members include 300 foreign and Japanese correspondents. Both events are open to the public but seating is limited so please register your attendance beforehand. For the Kyoto appearance, contact Eric Johnston at erichartley1964@gmail. For the Osaka event, register at kansaiscene.com/businessmatters.

• When: Saturday, Jan 25
• Osaka: 2pm–4pm, Knowledge Salon, Grand Front, Osaka. ¥1,500 with refreshments.
• Kyoto: 6:30pm–8:30pm, Kyoto International House, Kyoto. FREE entry.