The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC ('the Company')

Legal Entity Identifier: 54930037AGTKN765Y741

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Change in Director's Responsibilities

The Company announces that Nick Bannerman has decided to step down as a member of the Audit Committee of the Company with immediate effect. He will continue to be a member of the Board.

Baillie Gifford & Co Limited

Managers and Secretaries

29 September 2017