Orkney Japan Association

The #StateVisit 🇯🇵🇬🇧 of TM The Emperor and The Empress of Japan opened officially yesterday with a Horse Guards Parade. TM King Charles III and The Queen formally greeted the Imperial couple before making a State Carriage journey to Buckingham Palace for a ceremonial welcome.

#ChildrensDay (#KodomoNoHi) will be on 5 May this Sunday.🎏 A day to celebrate the health and happiness of children! Download our activity pack for a koinobori template & fun craft activities for the long weekend: bit.ly/3t2XsTf 🎨 #ChildrensDay #kodomonohi #koinobori

Today marks the beginning of Golden Week in Japan, a succession of public holidays falling at the end of April and running into May. It is a precious opportunity for workers in Japan to travel and rest. Learn more about Golden Week here: bit.ly/3WgYEF2

Sharing this moving video by a young Edinburgh-based Japanese artist & student. In 'Distant Wind' Rui Kudo explores loss & memories based on their own experience of the Great East Japan Earthquake & tsunami which happened on this day in 2011. vimeo.com/920539842/964b… #東日本大震災

It's one week until Hina-matsuri, a special day in Japan to celebrate the health and happiness of girls 🎎 🌸 Our activity pack is filled with information on the festival, as well as fun activities to try at home! Download here 👉 bit.ly/3r563os

Ceramicist, Takahiro Kondo, spent 2 years in Scotland gaining an MA Design, & taking inspiration from the Orkney landscapes. Join Kondo live from Kyoto on Feb 20 for a panel discussion on his work. Note, this event takes place ONLINE at 10.00pm UK time us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Saturday 25th November Concert eventbrite.co.uk/e/taiko-concer…..

We are delighted ⁦@TsuchigumoDaiko⁩ are returning to Orkney. 🥁 please see link to book for workshops and a concert 🎼 #orkney #japan

Saturdays Workshops eventbrite.co.uk/e/taiko-worksh…

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18th World Children’s Haiku Contest 2023-2024 orkneyjapan.com/18th-world-chi…

These stunning illustrations from @PublicDomainRev are from Japanese fireworks catalogues dating back to the 1800s! Happy Fireworks Night, everyone! 🎆 loom.ly/79a6dSs

Upcoming Event International Perspectives: Tensai Art Kyoto, exploring themes including Arts and disability, art for wellbeing and connection, reconnecting through culture after a crisis (2011 Tōhoku earthquake / Covid pandemic) etc. From 10am, 20/09/23. eventbrite.co.uk/e/internationa…