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Katsutoshi Takeda - the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh - has visited East Dunbartonshire to learn about its links to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Mr Takeda visited Kirkintilloch to learn more about the remarkable true story of Rita Taketsuru – born Jessie Cowan in 1896 – who became known as the ‘Mother of Japanese Whisky’.
Rita met and fell in love with Masataka Taketsuru while he was in Scotland to learn the secrets of Scotland's national drink. Together they moved from Kirkintilloch to Japan and onwards into the history books - forging the Nikka Whisky empire.
ALT Depute Provost Colette McDiarmid, Provost Gillian Renwick and Katsutoshi Takeda - the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh.
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Did you know that the 'Mother of Japanese Whisky' was a daughter of Kirkintilloch?
Katsutoshi Takeda – the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh – visited East Dunbartonshire recently to learn more about the remarkable true story of Rita Taketsuru – born Jessie Cowan.
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ALT Provost Gillian Renwick and Depute Provost Colette McDiarmid are pictured with Katsutoshi Takeda - the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh – at the permanent display in Kirkintilloch Town Hall, which includes items such as Rita Taketsuru’s kimono.
Taste of Japan-Japanese School Annual Fundraiser
Date: Saturday 14th November, 13:00-15:00
Location: West Calder High School
*For more details, please check the poster.
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Doburoku Matsuri is held in Shirakawa-go around the 14th–19th of October. Mikoshi (portable shrine) are carried around, shishimai (lion dancing) is performed, and doburoku (unrefined sake) is drunk. The doburoku varies by shrine as each brews their own.
📷: Shirakawa village
On Tuesday, 13th October, Consul General Katsutoshi Takeda paid a courtesy call on Cllr Bert Thomson, Provost of South Lanarkshire.
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The Consulate will be closed on Monday 12th October for the Japanese holiday Sports Day. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 13th October.
Kokeshi dolls are a traditional Japanese craft. They are wooden dolls that originated from the Tohoku region as toys for children. There are different styles and shapes for the dolls, with each coming from an onsen town or area in the region.
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Last night we held the first of our 2027 JET Programme info sessions at the University of Glasgow.
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For anyone that is interested in learning more, we are holding another session at the University of Stirling tonight.
Taco rice is a modern Okinawan dish, with tacos being said to have been introduced to the area by US soldiers stationed there. Taco rice typically contains the main components of a taco: taco seasoned meat, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and of course, rice.
#FoodieFriday
🚨VENUE CHANGE ALERT 🚨
There has been a change of venue for the Glasgow info session: the new address is Room 587, Adam Smith Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G11 6EY
We'll see you there!
Are you interested in working in Japan?
This month we are holding several JET Programme info sessions where you can learn more about teaching English in Japan and application tips. Check the 2nd photo to find your nearest session!
On Thursday 24th September, Consul General Katsutoshi Takeda visited Kirkintilloch to pay a courtesy call to Cllr Gillian Renwick, Provost of East Dunbartonshire.
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On Wednesday 23rd September, Cultural Consul Masataka Abe and Consulate Chef Manabu Kida visited Ark Inazuma, a natural farm growing Japanese vegetables.
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On Saturday 19th September, Cultural Consul Masataka Abe attended 'Japan Fest' organised by the Edinburgh University Japan Society.
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Applying to JET or just want to learn more for a possible future application? Then come along to one of our info sessions! We have sessions in Glasgow, Stirling, Edinburgh, Durham and Newcastle. Dates, times and venues can be found in the pictures below!
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🌸 180 Days to Go Until GREEN×EXPO 2027 Opens! 🌸
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The countdown to a future surrounded by flowers and greenery has begun.
GREEN×EXPO 2027 will open on March 19, 2027, in Yokohama, Kanagawa.
More than 10 million flowers and plants will create a truly special landscape filled with color and nature.
Tunku Tunku is also getting ready and looking forward to meeting all of you soon✨
📅GREEN×EXPO 2027 is coming to Yokohama on March 19, 2027.
On Thursday 10th September, Consul General Katsutoshi Takeda attended the STUDY in JAPAN exhibition booth at the EAIE (European Association for International Education) 2026 conference in Glasgow.
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On Tuesday 18th August, Cultural Consul Masataka Abe attended the SOIL Japan Selection event at Dance Base, Edinburgh.
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Applications for the 2027 UK JET Programme are now open! The deadline for applications is in November, so get yours in before then if you're interested in taking part!
Information and application details can be found on the UK JET website.
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