NEW ■ Gagaku (Imperial Court Music and Dance of Japan) in EIF
Gagaku
is the world’s oldest living orchestral tradition. This music of unforgettable
elegance and beauty dates back to 5th century Japan. Performed by a powerful
ensemble of wind instruments, plucked strings and deeply resonant percussion,
its slow-moving melodies and exquisite harmonies suggest a serene world of
ancient ritual and contemplation.
more information
Date: Wednesday 22 August 7.30pm
Venue: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Book: Click here(EIF website)
NEW ■ Call for applicants to the 6th International MANGA Award
■ Reception with the 12th Earl of Elgin's Family
On the 10th of December, Consul
General Tarahara invited the 12th Earl of Elgin, Countess of Elgin, Lord Charles
Bruce and his wife Lady Alice Bruce, his sister Lady Georgeana Bruce.
The 12th Earl of Elgin is a descendant of Scotland's National Hero the king
Robert The Bruce.
■ Emperor's Birthday Reception (Dec 6th 2011)
The Consulate General of Japan held
the Emperor's Birthday Reception at the Merchant Hall on 6th Dec, and about 250
guests attended.
The main guests were as follows;
-The Rt Hon. George Grubb, Lord Provost of Edinburgh
-Mr John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance
-Ms Elaine Smith MSP, Deputy Presiding Officer
-Lord Gill, Lord Justice Clerk
-Ms Dana Linnet, Dean of the Consular Corps
-Lord Charles Bruce, Honorary Patron of the Japan Society of Scotland
-Professor Stuart Picken, Chair of the Japan Society of Scotland
■ The Great East Japan Earthquake
■ Conferment ceremony of the decoration of Mr George Kerr, President of British Judo Association（Jan 14th 2011 ）
Following the announcement of by
the Japanese government on the 3rd of November, Consul General Tarahara held a
conferment ceremony at his residence to award Mr George Kerr, President of
British Judo Association, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.
The award is in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the promotion of
judo and exchange and understanding between Japan and the UK. Mr George Kerr
holds judo’s highest rank, the 10th Dan( only 7 other people in the world have
achieved this).
The ceremony was reported by newspapers in Scotland and Sky TV.
■ Emperor's Birthday Reception (Dec 8th 2010)
(from left)
- Mr Norman Irons, Dean of the diplomatic corps
- The Rt Hon. George Grubb,
Lord Provost of Edinburgh
- Mr Alex Fergusson, Presiding Officer
- Mr Masataka Tarahara, Consul General of Japan
- Ms Fiona Hyslop, Minister for Culture and External Affairs
- Mr Kenny MacAskill, Cabinet Secretary for Justice
■ Reception with the Presiding Officer, Mr Alex Fergusson (June 29th 2010)
■ Reception with Minister for Culture and External Affairs, Ms Fiona Hyslop
(June 2nd 2010)
(from left)
- Ms Francesca Osowska, Director, Culture Division
- Ms Wendy Wilkinson, Deputy Director, Culture Division
- Ms Fiona Hyslop
- Mr Masataka Tarahara, Consul General of Japan
- Ms Ayako Kanazawa, Pianist
- Mrs Naomi Tarahara
■ Reception with Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Mr John Swinney (May 11th 2010)
■ Commendation for Lord Provost, Councillor George Grubb (Mar 16th 2010)
■ Reception with Lord Charles Bruce (Feb 26th 2010)
■
Emperor's Birthday
Reception (Dec 9th 2009)
(from left)
- Mr John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance
- Mr Alex Fergusson, Presiding Officer
- The Rt Hon. George Grubb, Lord Provost of Edinburgh
- Mr Masataka Tarahara, Consul General of Japan
■ Courtesy Call on First Minister Alex Salmond (Dec 3rd 2009)
■ Reception with Composer and Pianist, Mr Ryuichi Sakamoto (Dec 1st 2009)
