Official account of the Japan Society of Scotland. Founded in 1985, we aim to bring Scotland and Japan closer together with cross-cultural seminars and events.
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The 39th AGM of the Japan Society of Scotland
Date – Saturday 31st of January 2026 at 1pm
(doors open 12.30pm)
Venue – University of Edinburgh, 40 George Square, Room LG.11*
Click below for how to join:
japansocietyscotland.uk/2026…
NEXT EVENT: Monday 19th May 9pm ZOOM ONLY
A Man of Resolve: Richard Henry Brunton
With guest speaker Dr Geoff Goolnik
Click the link for more info and how to sign up…
japansocietyscotland.uk/2025…
NEXT EVENT: The Scot Who Reopened Anglo-Japanese Relations: Admiral Sir James Stirling
With guest speaker Professor Ian Gow OBE ORS
Click the link for more info and how to sign up…
japansocietyscotland.uk/2025…
Only 3 days to go until our AGM! All are welcome, so come along to see what we've been up to in 2024, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a talk by our guest speaker.
If you wish to attend in-person or online, click the link below to learn more...
japansocietyscotland.uk/2025…
Our AGM will be held on the 1st of February, all welcome!
Following formal business we will be treated to a talk by @GoldieFurlong on Neil Gordon Munro and his legacy with the Ainu people of Hokkaido, Japan.
Click the link below for how to sign up:
japansocietyscotland.uk/2025…
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The first cherry blossom forecast of the year has been released! The Japan Meteorological Corporation predicts that the first cherry blossoms will bloom before March 25th in the Kyūshū region, and very southern parts of Shikoku, Kantō and Chūbu regions.
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📰 On November 22nd, the awards ceremony for the Foreign Minster’s Award was held for the Japan Society of Scotland/JSS (@JapanSocScot).
Read the full article on our website or other SNS channels!
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What an incredible opening weekend for #VADKimono 🤩
Come and explore the fascinating story of the significance, appeal and influence of this iconic garment 👘
Book now, kids and Members go free: va.scot/3w5B6Ym
NEXT EVENT:
The Captain and the Shogun: Finding William Adams - The Real Blue-eyed Samurai
Guest speaker - Prof. Richard Irving
7pm - 13th May 2024 (doors open 6.30pm)
In-person and online
FREE ADMISSION
Click below to sign up:
japansocietyscotland.uk/2024…
Recently, Prof. 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.
Read more through the link below...
japansocietyscotland.uk/2024…
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📰On February 27th, Deputy Consul General Minori Ishii and First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in the UK Yoshiko Matsunaga participated in the second Scotland-Japan Language Education networking meeting by BATJ.
Read the article at our website or other social media channels!
NEXT EVENT:
Communicating beyond the spoken word in Japan: with some reference to its arts and crafts
7pm - Tuesday 12th of March 2024 (doors open 6.30pm)
University of Edinburgh, Room G.02, 50 George Square
Free event click the link below for sign up:
japansocietyscotland.uk/2024…
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Our first film showing is tomorrow! 🤩
Reminder that our film screenings are happening this month! It's free to come along, and there will be sushi & sake as well!
Get your tickets: universe.com/events/japanese…
Can't remember when the next JSOS event will be and can't find the post in our social media feeds? Or do you just want a convenient place to find Japan-related events in Scotland?
Find all this in the upcoming events page on our website.
japansocietyscotland.uk/upco…
Our next event will feature a talk by Professor Joy Hendry ORS:
Communicating Beyond the spoken word in Japan: with some reference to its arts and crafts
7pm Tuesday 12th March 2024
Sign up & venue to follow
japansocietyscotland.uk/2024…
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Have you heard of the snow fairies of #Hokkaido? Shima Enaga is the Japanese name for a type of long-tailed tit; small, round, and fluffy birds, that look a little like a snowball! These birds are so beloved that Krispy Kreme Japan has made donuts that look like them!
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Delighted to host the lecture of Professor Ian Gow, chair of The Japan Society of Scotland @JapanSocScot, on the earliest connections between Scotland and Japan during the Tokugawa period. Monday 19 February at 6.45pm. More details and book here: loom.ly/gyZVAkQ
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📣 Tickets now on sale for Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk 📣
This exhibition presents the kimono as a dynamic, ever-evolving icon of fashion, tracing its influence from 17th century Japan to today’s cutting-edge couture from across the world.
Book: va.scot/3w5B6Ym
#VADKimono
