The British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, runs "Alumni UK", a global network for people from around the world who have studied in or with the UK as an overseas student.
In December 2025, we will host the first-ever Welcome Home Celebration in Japan, an event specially designed for UK alumni who have returned to Japan (in 2023 or later) after completing their studies with an UK higher education provider. This is a chance to reconnect with the UK, share your experiences, and meet others who have walked a similar path. Whether you are exploring how to apply your UK experience, shaping your next career step, or simply looking to connect, the Alumni UK community in Japan looks forward to welcoming you home and celebrating the start of your continued journey with the UK.
The main forum will be followed by a relaxed reception with British-style food, at the Hobgoblin Roppongi British pub.
Applications are also open for the "Alumni UK Japan Spotlight" - see details below.
Event outline
Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
Time:
【Main Forum】13:30-15:00
【Reception】15:30-17:30
Venue:
【Main Forum】Bellesalle Roppongi Grand Conference Center
【Reception】Hobgoblin Roppongi
Eligibility:
- International UK alumni from any UK university, on any course, in any year who have spent at least one term at a UK higher education institution enrolled on a credit-bearing course (this includes transnational or online education)
- Those who have returned to Japan within the past 3 years
- Registered members of the Alumni UK platform
Language-only programmes are not eligible. Degree, credit-bearing exchange, online or transnational study programmes are included. UK nationals are not eligible.
Capacity: Approximately 100 participants (advance registration required; first-come, first-served)
Organiser: British Council
Programme outline (subject to change)
The majority of this event will be delivered in English.
Welcome Home Forum
Ice Break
Opening Remarks
Special Talk
Alumni Spotlight*
Group Photo
Closing Remarks
Reception
Opening Remarks
Networking over light food and drinks
Closing
*Detailed programme and speakers will be announced in due course.
How to apply to participate
Please register your participation through the online registration form: https://bit.ly/whjp-2025
Registration deadline: 30 November 2025 23:59 JST
*If you have not yet registered on the Alumni UK platform, please do so at the same time as your registration for this event.
Alumni UK Japan Spotlight (open call)
Would you like to share your experience and “next step” after studying in the UK? Use this opportunity to showcase your learnings, insights, and stories with fellow alumni who share similar journeys.
- Download the submission guidelines and template from the link below.
- Create one slide telling your story and submit it by email to alumni@britishcouncil.or.jp by 23:59 JST on Sunday 30 November 2025
Language: Please create and submit the slides in English (submission guidelines are available in Japanese).
Selected entries will be featured during the event. Depending on the number and content of submissions, some stories may be shared as a slideshow or through short presentations on stage. Details will be announced closer to the event date.
Enquiries relating to this event
Please contact the British Council Japan Education team by email (Attn: Ms Jyuri Michino): alumni@britishcouncil.or.jp
We welcome your ideas and feedback from the Alumni UK community at any time. Please feel free to share your thoughts or suggestions by email. We look forward to hearing from you!