Yesterday (31st July) was a very special occasion for Japan/Scotland Relations. In recognition of his thirty plus years visiting Japan with the Scottish Scout Association, our good friend and JSoS Treasurer, Callum Farquhar, was recognized by the conferral of The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. The award was presented by the Consul General of JapanContinue reading “Conferral of the Order of the Rising Sun to Mr Callum Farquhar”
Category Archives: Special Bulletins
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”
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”
JSOS Receives Commendation from the Foreign Ministry of Japan
marvellous occasion on the afternoon of Friday the 22nd of November, at the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh’s residence, when The Japan Society of Scotland was humbled and honoured to receive a commendation from the Foreign Minister presented by Consul General Tadashi Fujiwara. JSoS Council members Ian Gow, Helen Parker, Callum Farquhar, Alex Donald,Continue reading “JSOS Receives Commendation from the Foreign Ministry of Japan”
The Henry Dyer Collection – Members Only Private Viewing – Sep 2024
On the 4th of September, a small group of ten members gathered for a private viewing of The Henry Dyer Collection at the Central Library Edinburgh. This was kindly suggested and organised by JSoS members and we were delighted that Deputy Consul General Ishii (Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh) was able to join us.Continue reading “The Henry Dyer Collection – Members Only Private Viewing – Sep 2024”
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”
Joe Honda Photography Exhibition
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”
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”