A MESSAGE FROM OUR SECRETARY It’s been a busy weekend for Japan-related activities. JSOS Council members were invited to attend the private viewing of The Photography of Joe Honda exhibition at the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum (JCMM) at Duns. Family and friends of The Jim Clark Trust alongside motorsport enthusiasts were there to see theContinue reading “Joe Honda Photography Exhibition”
Category Archives: Special Bulletins
State visit by the Emperor and Empress of Japan to the UK
The Royal Family have announced that His Majesty the King has invited the Emperor and Empress of Japan to pay a state visit to the UK. They will be staying at Buckingham Palace in late June of 2024. For more information, click here to see The Royal Family’s Facebook page.
DAVID RUSSELL 1934-2024
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”
JIM ROY 1941-2023
Dear Members and Friends It is with the greatest sadness that I have to inform Japan Society members that James (Jim) Roy passed away 22nd October. He was one of the founders of our society and was a key member of the group of academics and businessmen who came together in 1985, to propose and supportContinue reading “JIM ROY 1941-2023”
GATHERING HELD BY HIH PRINCESS TAKAMADO
Special Bulletin On Thursday 23rd June, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado during her visit to the area, took time to hold a gathering at the Consul General’s official residence Edinburgh. On the introduction of Consul General Mr Fujiwara, five distinguished persons who have contributed to the strengthening of Japan-UK relations and the promotion of mutualContinue reading “GATHERING HELD BY HIH PRINCESS TAKAMADO”