"Brexit is extremely important for Japan" Shinichi Iida, minister of public diplomacy, Embassy of Japan, Jazz FM Business Breakfast

Jan 10, 2019, 11:40 AM

The Japanese prime minister is holding talks with Theresa May later.

Shinzo Abe is in the UK to discuss arrangements for the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo this year, but he’s also suggested he’ll be raising Brexit with the prime minister, and the importance of avoiding a No Deal outcome.

Ahead of the visit, Nick Howard speaks to Shinichi Eeda, minister of public diplomacy at the Embassy of Japan.

First broadcast 10th January 2019