His Majesty The King honours Mr Itsushi Tachi, Former President of the Japan Chevening Alumni Network
His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to confer a Knighthood (KBE) on Mr Itsushi (Issy) Tachi, in recognition of his significant contribution to UK-Japan relations through his work with the Chevening Alumni Network in Japan.
Mr Tachi, a former Japanese diplomat, served as President of the Japan Chevening Alumni Network from 2000-2011. Under his leadership, the network grew significantly in both size and influence, becoming an important platform for promoting educational and cultural exchange between the UK and Japan.
Mr Tachi has also been a tireless supporter of the Chevening Scholarship programme, which offers fully-funded master’s degrees at UK universities to outstanding international students. He has personally mentored many Chevening Scholars from Japan, helping them to achieve their academic and career goals.
In addition to his work with the Chevening Alumni Network, Mr Tachi has also served as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford, where he taught courses on Japanese politics and foreign policy. He is a respected commentator on international affairs, and has written widely on the UK-Japan relationship.
Mr Tachi’s knighthood is a fitting recognition of his outstanding contribution to UK-Japan relations. He is a true friend of the UK, and has played a vital role in strengthening the bonds between our two countries.
On receiving the honour, Mr Tachi said:
“I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive this knighthood from His Majesty The King. It is a privilege to have been able to contribute to the UK-Japan relationship, and I am grateful to all those who have supported me over the years.”
The Chevening Scholarship programme is the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The programme offers fully-funded master’s degrees at UK universities to outstanding international students from over 160 countries and territories.
The Japan Chevening Alumni Network is a network of Chevening Scholars and alumni from Japan. The network provides a platform for alumni to connect with each other, share knowledge and experiences, and promote the UK-Japan relationship.
His Majesty The King honours Mr Itsushi Tachi, Former President of the Japan Chevening Alumni Network
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