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I had no idea that this existed! Thanks Anna.

Painting of a stylised white woman in a pale green dress standing facing left in front of a full moon as five or more ravens fly past to the left against a dark sky

Girl in the East Wind with Ravens Passing the Moon, 1893 by Glasgow School artist Frances MacDonald #WomensArt

Scottish university opens UK’s first Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing display

An exhibition documenting the lasting effects of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has opened for the first time in the UK at a Scottish university

Very moved to be at the opening of Remembered: Hiroshima and Nagasaki exhibition @stir.ac.uk last night, and looking forward to hosting their planting for peace event next month to mark the 80th anniversary of the bombings and Scotland's friendship with Japan.

Birthplace of Danshaku potatoes Nanae’s good stories 04 Birthplace of Danshaku potatoes The first person who cultivated potatoes in Japan, which helped to overcome the post-war food shortage, was a baron who specialized in mechan…

Potatoes were popularised in Japan in the early 20th century by an engineer who developed a taste for them while studying in Glasgow. There's a monument to him in Hokkaido onumakouen.com/en/nanae_sto...

[17] George Henry (1858-1943) was a member of the Glasgow School. He even travelled to Japan. The Cabbage Girl (1887), Autumn (1889), An at Home in Japan (1894) & Felicity (1916)

I started the day with a tree, and I'm going to end today with one, too. This is a kaki or persimmon tree in the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow.

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#glasgow #glasgowbotanicgardens #glasgowhistory #peacetree #nagasaki #tree

Wow. These are so poignant yet hopefully shot. Thanks for sharing, Jeremy.

I'd love to see your images from Japan.

construis-moi la mer dit le petit prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry / Jumpei Mitsui, Katsushika Hokusai, Great Wave Of Kanagawa, 1830, LEGO
tags : frêles embarcations dans une mer déchaînée, #sea #lego #wave #painting

I have just stumbled upon this exciting news. I'm so deeply fascinated by the history between Glasgow and Japan in the 1800s that I'm researching a book about it.
Good luck with this fabulous project. I'll look forward to seeing it and hopefully hearing updates along the way.

‘It’s just great’: Japan ambassador tries Irn Bru on visit to whisky distillery “We’ve been using our time to cement links and connections between Scotland and Japan, and particularly yesterday, to engage with Japanese business people who are investing in Scotland and who recognise Scotland as an attractive destination for investment, particularly in renewable energy, but also in life sciences, and as we see from our visit here today, in the whisky industry as well.”

‘It’s just great’: Japan ambassador tries Irn Bru on visit to whisky distillery

https://www.alojapan.com/1286378/its-just-great-japan-ambassador-tries-irn-bru-on-visit-to-whisky-distillery-2/

“We’ve been using our time to cement links and connections between Scotland and Japan, and particularly …

Raku workshop with Paper Flowers Edinburgh at Honey Pot Ceramics, South Queensferry. Looking forward to sharing the tea with my creation.🍵

An interview with the Japanese garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara Kazuyuki Ishihara on Chelsea Flower Show nerves, and how coming from a city synonymous with war shaped his love of peaceful nature.

“Being born in Nagasaki has undoubtedly shaped me. I felt that it was my mission to become a gardener and to create gardens of peace around the world.”
A poignant Chelsea win for the 2nd-generation survivor in this 80th anniversary year of the atomic bomb.🌱
www.gardensillustrated.com/gardens/gard...

I'm currently staying in Mondello, Palermo. It's a lovely, seaside escape from the bustle of the main drag.

Ah, that must be where we are. Thanks for getting back to me. Fascinating by any Scotland/Japan links always.

Is there a Scottish Pavilion there? I heard that there would be. Thanks.

Hello. Are there any references to Japanese gardens in the show? Thanks.🌱

Survivors

Survivors

Survivors

Nagasaki

In this 80th anniversary year, such a privilege to hear Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors Chiyoko Motomura, who was six; Dr Masao Tomonaga, who was two and devoted his career to studying the medical effects; and Tomoko Ōtaki, a second-generation survivor.
Thanks to @daiwafoundation.bsky.social

Tagonoura, from Famous Scenic Spots of Japan, by Kobayashi Kiyochika, 1897

Tagonoura, from Famous Scenic Spots of Japan, by Kobayashi Kiyochika, 1897
#Japanese #Art #JapanseArt #Ukiyo-e

At the Onsen, A Journey Into Stillness had 40 new works on show for Saorsa Gallery.

Thanks to Soo Burnell for taking the time to talk me through her photographs of Japanese bathers.

Immersive morning with Joseph Sharples @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social, within touching distance of 1888 items.
Managed not to break the glass trying to see the Japanese prints on Mackintosh's fireplace.
#Glasgow850 #GlasgowJapan

Irises bloom within Heian Jingu's gardens.

An iced matcha within the small cafe in the gardens of Heian Jingu.

Heian Jingu's 'Reclining Dragon Bridge'.

A wooden bridge winds through clusters of irises at Heian Jingu.

Irises at Heian-jingū (平安神宮) herald the comfortable dying days of spring.

in the spring breeze
already casting shadows...
irises
春風やはや陰作るかきつばた
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1810.
Trans. David G. Lanoue.

#Kyoto #goldenweek #irises #Japan #京都 #ゴールデンウィーク #菖蒲 #haiku

A Photographic Deep Dive Into Japan’s Bathing Culture – The NEN – North Edinburgh News Soo Burnell builds on her acclaimed Scottish poolside collection New exhibition explores Japan’s love of warm healing waters Scottish fine art photographer Soo Burnell has turned her focus to Japanese culture for a new exhibition, building on her acclaimed poolside collections – which included historic Scottish swimming pools. At the Onsen, A Journey Into Stillness, takes place at Edinburgh’s Saorsa Gallery from 3-11 May, and is an opportunity to see 40 new pieces by an artist who is highly praised for her “striking images” (Stephanie Wade, Editor, IGNANT). Soo has long had a fascination with the atmosphere and beauty of

A Photographic Deep Dive Into Japan’s Bathing Culture – The NEN – North Edinburgh News

https://www.alojapan.com/1258939/a-photographic-deep-dive-into-japans-bathing-culture-the-nen-north-edinburgh-news/

Soo Burnell builds on her acclaimed Scottish poolside collection New exhibition explores …