Japan In Scotland

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A reminder that our final film screening is on Thursday!

Japan's national men's football team "Samurai Blue" will visit the UK to play two international friendly matches this month. With several national team players currently active in both the English Premier League and Scottish Premiership, the friendlies will surely gather much interest from UK and Japan fans alike! ⚽Scotland v Japan, Saturday 28 March 17:00 at Barclays Hampden, Glasgow ⚽England v Japan, Tuesday 31 March 19:45 at Wembley Stadium, London The following players from the English Premier League and Scottish Premiership have been announced for Japan's national squad for the upcoming friendlies: 👟Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) 👟Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) 👟Daizen Maeda (Celtic FC) 👟Ao Tanaka (Leeds United) For more details about the Japanese national teams, follow @JFA.

Only 1 year until @expo2027_japan in Yokohama! Follow the lead of official mascot character Tunku Tunku & theme of “Scenery of the Future for Happiness” to see how nature can power a greener future & help solve global challenges 🌏. #GREENEXPO2027 #SDGs

The Consulate will be closed on Friday 20th March for Vernal Equinox Day (Shunbun no Hi). We will reopen as usual on Monday 23rd March.

📰 On Tuesday 10th March, Consul General Katsutoshi Takeda attended a private viewing of the McVean Collection at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. Read the full article on our website or other SNS channels!

Are you interested in Japanese pottery? Then HIGHLIGHTING Japan's March edition is for you! From history and culture to daily use, this month's online magazine is sure to sate your hunger for pottery related info! gov-online.go.jp/hlj/en/march_2…

This screening will now have sushi made by our official chef! Book your tickets to see a kendo demonstration, learn about the sport, watch a movie, and try Japanese food and drink for free!

Today marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. My deepest gratitude to 🇬🇧 for standing alongside 🇯🇵 in times of dire hardship. Thank you for your solidarity, generous assistance, and enduring friendship.

UK’s assistance and friendship is long remembered!!⇩⇩⇩

Kawara soba is a dish originating from Yamaguchi Prefecture. It contains stir fried chasoba (buckwheat noodles infused with green tea), meat, eggs, and vegetables served on a hot tile with lemon slices on top. #FoodieFriday

📰 On Tuesday, 10th March, the Japanese Film Festival 2026 was held in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, and the Japan Foundation. Read the full article on our website or other SNS channels!

FM MOTEGI issued a statement on the Collective Release of Oil Stocks by International Energy Agency (#IEA) Member Countries. #FMStatement mofa.go.jp/press/statemen…

Reminder that our last film will be showing in Aberdeen towards the end of this month!

Tsunaga Ryuu Nu (つなが竜ヌゥ) is a mascot from Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. They are a green dragon that is a descendant of Minuma’s dragon god. They were born in Minuma rice fields, and like watching sports, railroads, and eating sweets to compare them. #MascotMonday

Delighted to share that Nihongo Zone, the interactive archive for #Japanese language education, is now live on the @ALL4language website 📚🇯🇵✨ Check it out to find free #teaching and #study resources, event info, and more: all-languages.org.uk/research-pract… #langtwt #日本語 #Japan

Surprise! We will also be heading to Aberdeen for our annual Japanese Film Festival. 📽️: Bushido Sixteen 🌍: MacRobert Lecture Theatre, University of Aberdeen 📆: Thursday March 26th @ 4:00PM - 7:30PM Get your ticket: universe.com/events/japanes…

We will have now have chankonabe (sumo stew) made by our official chef at this event! It also comes with a cultural lecture, sumo demonstration, as well as Japanese snacks and drinks. Come along if you love sumo or want to learn about it!

📰 On Thursday 26th February, Consul General Katsutoshi Takeda visited Teikyo University of Japan in Durham. Read the full article on our website or other SNS channels!

📰 On Thursday 26th February, Consul General Katsutoshi Takeda paid a courtesy call on Cllr Robbie Rodiss, Chair of Durham County Council and Cllr Gary Hutchinson, Mayor of Durham at Durham County Hall. Read the full article on our website or other SNS channels!

📰 On Wednesday 25th February, Consul General Katsutoshi Takeda visited the Oriental Museum of Durham university. Read the full article on our website or other SNS channels!