British-Japanese woman draws tourists to UK Potteries region through museum tours

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Yuri Kawakami-Shotton has been recognised for her efforts in promoting the Potteries region of the United Kingdom to Japanese visitors. She has been conducting tours at the Spode Museum, a notable heritage site in the area. Her work has helped bridge cultural connections between Japan and the UK's historic ceramics industry. Her contributions have earned her praise for boosting tourism and cultural exchange in the region.

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