Yesterday (31st July) was a very special occasion for Japan/Scotland Relations. In recognition of his thirty plus years visiting Japan with the Scottish Scout Association, our good friend and JSoS Treasurer, Callum Farquhar, was recognized by the conferral of The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. The award was presented by the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh, Mr Katsutoshi Takeda, and in his conferment speech, he outlined Callum’s work in leading several groups of Scouts to World and National Jamborees in Japan and beyond.
Many friendships have been forged over the years and remain strong to this day. With homestays organised in both countries, children and young adults have had the opportunity of experiencing home hospitality and all that it entails in learning about another culture and language.
We at JSoS are also very grateful for all the work that Callum does for our Society, including his visits to schools to promote and share aspects of Japanese culture and traditions. We (Ian, Helen and Katy) were honoured to join Callum and his Scouting friends at this lovely ceremony and thank the Consul General and Consulate staff for their kind hospitality, including the chef … as we enjoyed a truly wonderful feast of Japanese cuisine accompanied by several toasts of course.
We know that you will all want to join us in congratulating Callum on this wonderful achievement, and to thank him for his significant contribution to our Society.
おめでとうございます
