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Suntory Hall in Tokyo is highly regarded for the quality of its acoustics (Picture: Koichi Kamoshida)

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George Turner has been capped 45 times by Scotland.

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Professor Sir Peter Mathieson of Edinburgh University and Mr Okawa Masaru, executive director of the Ainu Association of Hokkaido, during the ceremony as the skulls of three indigenous Ainu people were returned to their community

University returns ancestral skulls to Ainu people of Japan

Vice Admiral Sir Tom Baird, 100, the former head of Scotland's Navy: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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Friends travel through Europe in a Corsa.

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Scottish firm Linn Products has been at the cutting edge of digital streaming technology with its Klimax DSM system.

Iconic hi-fi firm Linn Products invests £3.1m as vinyl revival keeps spinning

Celtic's Reo Hatate was named amongst the substitutes for Japan's win over Bahrain. Cr: Getty Images.

Celtic duo locked out of huge win as Hibs men dazzle in 5-star showing

Scotland women arrive for training at Peffermill before flying to South America

Duncan looks to the future with Scotland women

Bronwyn Shields jousts for the ball in Santiago with a Japanese player

Scotland finish fifth in FIH Nations Cup in Chile

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Mac-Talla unveils limited edition virgin oak whisky

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Trying sea urchin

I had a taste of sea urchin at Scotland's best Japanese restaurant Gaby Soutar

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The Scottish farm that’s supplying local superfood to top London hotel

New research from Frubes has revealed UK children's travel wishlist for 2025

British kids dream of global adventures in 2025

Project: Claire Burns.

Edinburgh businesswoman writes new chapter with debut novel success

Plymouth Gin is among the big name brands where shoppers can save

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Emma Niblett with husband Dan and their two sons Noah, 8, and Isaac, 5.

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Police officers work near a vehicle, center, which was stuck against a barricade near the prime minister's office, background, in Tokyo (Pic: Kyodo News via AP)

Firebombs thrown at Japan’s ruling party HQ, incident at PM’s residence

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Ad Feature Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo reveal the top travel trends for 2025

Sake is becoming popular in cocktails

The ancient Japanese spirit that's made a comeback in cocktails

WW2 bomb explodes on airport taxiway.

Watch: Buried WW2 bomb explodes on airport taxiway

Gregor Hiddleston during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Glasgow Warriors 22 y/o hooker with ‘huge future’ revels in backing of coach

Adult swaddling, is very similar to swaddling a baby.

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Evie Gallagher (left), Alex Stewart (centre) and Emma Wassell are part of the Scotland squad which will travel to South Africa to defend the WXV 2 title. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Fraser Brown: Winning WXV 2 last year puts a target on Scotland's backs

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Experts are encouraging investors to stay calm and not act rashly (file image). Picture: Fotolia.

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Rev Ian Gilmour travelled to Hiroshima where Private David Gilmour was held in a work camp for more than three years. (Pics: Family Handout/PA Wire)

Edinburgh minister’s emotional pilgrimage to Japan to honour PoW father

Celtic's Reo Hatate gets a handshake from Brendan Rodgers following his late substitution in the 4-0 win over Kilmarnock. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

How Rodgers solved Hatate riddle - and the missed Celtic penalty

The 19 best-rated sushi restaurants in the UK - according to DesignMyNight (Photo: Google)

19 places to visit in the UK for your sushi fix

Scotland players lift the World Rugby U20 Trophy after beating the USA in the final at Hive Stadium, on July 17, 2024, in Edinburgh. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group / World Rugby)

How Scotland U20 got back in the big time with eight-try final win

Scotland's Geordie Gwynn was on target in the victory over Japan.

Scotland shine as Under-20s keep vital World Trophy hopes alive

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Scotland's Ewen Ferguson poses with the trophy after winning the BMW International Open Golf tournament in Munich/Eichenried, Germany, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (Christian Kolbert/kolbert-press/dpa via AP)

Ewen Ferguson lifts lid on illness struggles ahead of Genesis Scottish Open

An injury to Jonny Morris took the shine off Scotland's 101-0 win over Hong Kong China.

Scotland Under 20s rack up 101-0 victory with only one negative
Monster victory at The Hive sets up group decider against Japan

Robots get a 'living skin' makeover thanks to researchers in Japan. Photo by 2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-ND /

Robots get ‘skin’ and ‘smiles’ in horrifying makeover

Scotland's Finlay Doyle scores a try during a World Rugby U20 Trophy match against Samoa at Hive Stadium, on July 02, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group for World Rugby)

Scotland U20 smash records with century haul which includes two hat-tricks

Scotland's George Turner is moving to Japan to play his club rugby for Kobelco Kobe Steelers. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

‘A wonderful adventure’ - George Turner on Kobe Steelers move

Bobby Watson PIC: Shannon Finney/Getty Images

Glasgow Jazz Festival survives funding scare to offer eclectic line-up

Australian Wayne Perske, centre, flanked by the other category winners in the inaugural Scottish Open for Golfers at Cardrona Cardrona Golf Hotel and Spa. Picture: Scottish Golf

Australian Wayne Perske wins Scottish Open for Golfers with a Disability

James Blyth developed the first turbine capable of producing electricity from wind power at his cottage in Marykirk

Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions are at a crossroads - Jeremy Grant

Glasgow Warriors' George Turner is Scotland's first-choice hooker. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

George Turner in talks with Glasgow Warriors amid Japan link

Celtic's Daizen Maeda looks set to return from injury earlier than expected. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Daizen Maeda set for Celtic comeback - 'you would think he has never been away'

The Glenlivet is one of the group's top brands and one of Scotland's best-selling whiskies.

Owner of whisky giant Chivas Brothers toasts robust sales as markets improve

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Celtic's Daizen Maeda in action during the 3-3 draw with Rangers at Ibrox last Sunday. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic suffer major Daizen Maeda injury setback with defender also ruled out

Stade Rochelais have been European champions in each of the last two seasons but how would they fare in a Club World Cup against the best of the southern hemisphere? (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Fraser Brown: I love Club World Cup concept but demands on players unsustainable

Exeter Chiefs, with Sam Skinner in the team, celebrate their Champions Cup final win over Racing 92 in 2020. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Club World Cup: Concern over scheduling, enthusiasm for north v south ties

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