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”
Category Archives: Past Events by Other Organisations
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”
Transcending the Traditional: Developments in Contemporary Kabuki
This is not a JSOS event. Date – 12 March 2025 Venue – Project Room 1.06, 50 George Square Speaker – Dr Helen Parker (University of Edinburgh) JSOS council member Dr Helen Parker will be giving a talk as part of the Asian Studies seminar series at the University of Edinburgh. This event is free to attend andContinue reading “Transcending the Traditional: Developments in Contemporary Kabuki”
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme
Please note that this is not a JSOS event. Dates: Between the 7th of February and the 31st of March 2025 Locations: Dundee, Edinburgh, Inverness, & Kirkwall The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme will be showing various films across the UK on the theme of “Am I right?: Justice, Justification and Judgement in Japanese Cinema”.Continue reading “The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme”
Reception with the Japanese Community & Friends of Japan, in the presence of HM the Emperor of Japan
On Monday the 24th of June during the state visit of HM the Emperor of Japan Chairman Ian Gow and Hon Secretary Katy Gow were honoured to be invited and represent JSOS at the Reception with the Japanese Community & Friends of Japan, in the presence of HM the Emperor of Japan. This reception wasContinue reading “Reception with the Japanese Community & Friends of Japan, in the presence of HM the Emperor of Japan”
Japan Sakura @ Lauriston Castle – message from our Secretary
Congratulations to Dr Yuriko Arima and everyone associated with the Japan Sakura @ Lauriston Castle, for a very successful event. I visited yesterday and JSOS Vice-Chair Helen on Saturday, and it was very busy with lots of different activities, origami, tea ceremony, hina matsuri dolls, talks on Japanese culture, kimono, and a chance to tryContinue reading “Japan Sakura @ Lauriston Castle – message from our Secretary”
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”