It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you that our dear friend and member David Russell passed away peacefully on 29th January 2024. All members will have had communication with David, as he served on Council for many years and was our membership secretary up to the end. He will be a huge lossContinue reading “DAVID RUSSELL 1934-2024”
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JIM CLARK: Remembering Japan’s Temple of Speed
This event was supported by JSOS. Date – from Mar 1st to Nov 30th 2024 Location – Jim Clark Motorsport Museum Pricing – Included with admission to the museum The society is very pleased to announce our support for this special exhibition on Joe Honda’s photography of Japan’s first IndyCar style race. The photography ofContinue reading “JIM CLARK: Remembering Japan’s Temple of Speed”
JET AA Scotland Summer Japanese Festival
This event is supported by JSOS. Date – The weekend of the 24th and 25th of August 2024 Venue – Shambellie House, New Abbey near Dumfries in Southern Scotland We are pleased to announce this event and to help organise it alongside JET AA Scotland and Shambellie House. We are looking forward to two actionContinue reading “JET AA Scotland Summer Japanese Festival”
PAST EVENT: Communicating beyond the spoken word in Japan: with some reference to its arts and crafts
At our recent March meeting, Professor Joy Hendry gave a fascinating talk drawing on her four decades and extensive collection of personal photographs and extracts from her famous book on the subject of Japanese wrapping. The lecture was well attended by members and friends, both in-person and via zoom, as well as academic staff fromContinue reading “PAST EVENT: Communicating beyond the spoken word in Japan: with some reference to its arts and crafts”
Communicating beyond the spoken word in Japan: with some reference to its arts and crafts
Date – 12 March 2024 at 19:00 Venue – Room G.02, 50 George Square Guest Speaker – Professor Joy Hendry ORS (Oxford Brookes University) Indirect communication is important in Japan, where, as in other Pacific societies, it may be positively rude to speak too directly. This language is not easy to learn out of context, but various material meansContinue reading “Communicating beyond the spoken word in Japan: with some reference to its arts and crafts”
Communicating Beyond the spoken word in Japan: with some reference to its arts and crafts
Guest Speaker – Professor Joy Hendry ORS DateTuesday 12th March 2024 Time7pm VenueTBA Booking DetailsComing soon!
Birthday of The Emperor of Japan Reception
On the evening of the 6th of February 2024, members of JSOS were delighted to attend a reception in Edinburgh to celebrate the Birthday of The Emperor of Japan, hosted by the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh, Mr Tadashi Fujiwara. It was lovely to meet with others attending and enjoy exchanging interests and experiencesContinue reading “Birthday of The Emperor of Japan Reception”
Annual General Meeting 2024
Held on Saturday 3rd of February 2024 at 11am The 37th AGM of The Japan Society of Scotland Members in-person and on zoom joined us for our annual AGM on the morning of the 3rd. It was brisk and efficient with all necessary matters approved and ratified. We would like to thank all those whoContinue reading “Annual General Meeting 2024”
Found in Translation: Mackintosh, Muthesius and Japan
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR THE 2024 AGM THERE IS NO NEED TO REGISTER FOR THIS TALK This event is part of our AGM, but if the talk is the only part that interests you then please find the sign up details for it below. Click here to sign up for the in-personContinue reading “Found in Translation: Mackintosh, Muthesius and Japan”
Annual General Meeting 2024
Saturday 3rd of February 2024 at 11am Please note that the venue for our AGM has had a last minute change, fortunately it will be in the building next door! Room LG10, 40 George Square We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this unforeseen change. The 37th AGM of The Japan Society of Scotland JoinContinue reading “Annual General Meeting 2024”