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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 …

Today is Constitution Memorial Day #憲法記念日 in Japan, marking enactment of the 1947 constitution. But did you know the Meiji Constitution of 1889 was the subject of many ukiyo-e prints? 👀📜 Peek into visual history in this print held by Princeton Uni Art Museum: artmuseum.princeton.edu/collections/...

Japanese copy of the Convention of Kanagawa, ratified February 21, 1855

Matthew C. Perry, between 1854 and 1858.

On March 31, 1854, under the watchful eyes of samurai and American naval officers, Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy signed the Convention of Kanagawa with representatives of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

This ended over two centuries of Japan's self-imposed isolation. 🧵

"Generations of culture and refinement have made the Japanese the most aesthetic people in the world... Japanese have made a religion of nature as did the people of ancient Greece"
- Highways and Homes of Japan, Kate Lawson 1910

Not just Lafcadio Hearn comparing 19c Japan to glorious ancient Greece

Saw this last night in Edinburgh on the closing night of the display. Fantastic.

Thanks to Kozo and John from the Victor Murphy Trust for holding the door until closing so that I could see Hiroshige's The 53 Stations of the Tokaido at Central Library, Edinburgh on its last day.
What a treat.

Remains of Ainu people in Britain to be returned to Japan It marks the third time that Ainu remains that were taken abroad for research have been returned to Japan, following similar arrivals from Germany and Australia.

Three Ainu Indigenous people that were kept at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland will be returned to Japan.
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04...