PAST EVENT 13th May 2025. The Japan Society of Scotland working with the Asia Scotland Institute. We recently collaborated with the Asia Scotland Institute (ASI), who organized a superb lecture by Haruko Fukuda OBE. She is a former Chair of the Japan Society and a major figure on finance in London and internationally, who hasContinue reading “(Past event) My Families and Other Samurai”
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JAMES ALBON: SOUTHERN BARBARIAN
This exhibition is not held by JSOS When: 28th & 29th of June 2025 Location: Coburg House Art Studios15 Coburg StreetEdinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6ETUnited Kingdom (map) JSOS members can join the private viewing on the 27th of June (6.30-9.00pm) James Albon is an award-winning artist, writer, and illustrator from Scotland. His artwork is inspired by storiesContinue reading “JAMES ALBON: SOUTHERN BARBARIAN”
Cross-party Group on Japan Meeting May 2025
On 28th May, a number of JSoS members attended the meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Japan, at the Scottish Parliament, chaired by Colin Smyth MSP, who welcomed special guests: the new Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki, and the new Consul General in Edinburgh Katsutoshi Takeda. Also attending was Ms Kayo Ono from the fiddle band BRUACH (five band members), whoContinue reading “Cross-party Group on Japan Meeting May 2025”
An Introduction to Japanese Metalwork
Event by JSOS. Guest Speaker – Prof. Emerita Sandra Wilson, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, part of the University of Dundee Date – Monday 9th of June 2025 NEW Venue – G43, Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh Also available online via Zoom Japanese artisans over the yearsContinue reading “An Introduction to Japanese Metalwork”
(Past Event) The Ayrshire Bonsai Open Exhibition
Event supported by JSOS THE AYRSHIRE BONSAI OPEN EXHIBITION and JAPANESE VILLAGE was staged in Troon on Sunday 11th May 2025 A gloriously sunny day attracted a large audience of families and bonsai enthusiasts, together with others keen on learning more about Japanese culture. HUGE THANKS to Jeff Banning and the host club for aContinue reading “(Past Event) The Ayrshire Bonsai Open Exhibition”
A Man of Resolve: Richard Henry Brunton
Event by JSOS. Guest Speaker – Dr Geoff Goolnik Date – Monday 19th of May 2025 at 7pm Venue – ONLINE ZOOM TALK ONLY Brunton was born in Muchalls, Aberdeenshire and initially worked on railway line development. He then came to prominence as Chief Engineer to the Japanese Government when the country was forced toContinue reading “A Man of Resolve: Richard Henry Brunton”
(PAST EVENT) A Winter Tour Through Southern Japan
Guest Speaker: Jackie Reid Held on: Monday 28th of April 2025 at 7pm APRIL TALK: we were treated to another wonderful cycle tour around southern Japan on Monday night (28th) when Jackie Reid concluded her talk from last year. We also welcomed the new Consul for Cultural Affairs, Mr Masataka Abe, who joined us forContinue reading “(PAST EVENT) A Winter Tour Through Southern Japan”
PAST EVENT – The Henry Dyer Collection: Members Only Private Viewing – Mar 2025
Fifteen members enjoyed a wonderful day out today (25th March 2025) at The Mitchell Library Glasgow, for a private viewing of The Henry Dyer collection. Most of us gathered for lunch in the Mitchell café and had the opportunity to chat, before heading upstairs to see the selection of artefacts, which the special collections teamContinue reading “PAST EVENT – The Henry Dyer Collection: Members Only Private Viewing – Mar 2025”
The Right of Publicity in Japan
This is not a JSOS event. The University of Aberdeen will be hosting a seminar on the legal implications of developments in AI for Japan. Click here for more info on the University of Aberdeen’s website… Below is information from the University of Aberdeen website: “The recent rapid development of AI technology has led toContinue reading “The Right of Publicity in Japan”
SAKURA @ Lauriston Castle & JET AA Scotland’s Hanami Picnic 2025
This is not a JSOS event When – Weekend 26th-27th April 11AM-4PMVenue – Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh EH4 6AD “Cherry blossoms and friendly faces will welcome you. Why not try something anew together?”“Have fun and enjoy sharing experience, learning something new and discovering something in common. making the most of what we have got!”Enjoy tea-time atContinue reading “SAKURA @ Lauriston Castle & JET AA Scotland’s Hanami Picnic 2025”