Annual General Meeting 2026

The 39th AGM of the Japan Society of Scotland

Date – Saturday 31st of January 2026 at 1pm
(doors open 12.30pm)

Venue – University of Edinburgh, 40 George Square, Room LG.11*

(*Please note that the location is different from previous years)

Join us at our AGM to hear what we have been up to for the last year, vote on the election of council members, and network with like-minded individuals interested in Japan-Scotland cultural connections. Formal business includes a summary of our accomplishments in 2025, approval of our minutes from the previous AGM, approval of the annual report, an update on our online presense, and more.

After the close of formal business, this year our guest speakers will be Bruach, a Scottish folk-rock band that were recently invited to perform at the Osaka Expo 2025.

They will talk about their experience of being at the Expo and their introduction to traditional Gagaku music.  So a lovely cultural exchange to kick off our 40th Anniversary year. 

Sushi and refreshments will be served at the end.  We expect this event to finish about 3-3:30pm.

There is no formal requirement to be a member of the society to join us, only an interest in Japan or the connections between Japan and Scotland. We would appreciate it greatly if you could sign-up through one of the eventbrite links below or by informing us via email of your attendance if possible, as this will give us an indication of numbers to expect.

Please sign up using the Eventbrite links below:

Click here to sign up through Eventbrite for the in-person event…

Click here to sign up through Eventbrite for the online Zoom event…

Alternatively, you can let us know of your attendance by contacting us…

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is an AGM?
  • An AGM, or Annual General Meeting, is a yearly event where members of the society meet with the trustees and other council members. It is a chance for the membership to review society finances, society activities, vote on matters relating to the society, and more.
• Do I need to be a member to attend the AGM?
  • No, membership is not required to attend the JSOS AGM. We welcome anyone with an interest in Japan or the connections between Japan and Scotland. However, if you are not a member you will not be able to participate in votes.
• Do I need a ticket to attend?
  • No, you do not need a ticket to attend. However, it is very helpful for us to have an idea of the number of people who will join us. So please do get a ticket if you can. There is no need to bring along the ticket, as we welcome anyone with an interest in the society.
• Do I need to attend in-person?
  • No, you can also attend online via Zoom. If you wish to attend online, please sign up through the online version of the event on Eventbrite or contact us directly.
• How long will the AGM last?
  • The length of the AGM has been omitted from publications as it varies from year to year. However, we aim to finish formal business well before the start of the talk.