Japanese ambassador enjoys a 'wee swally' of Tennent's and watches Celtic on Scotland trip

The ambassador previously visited Scotland last year when he made a trip to the capital city.

The Japanese ambassador to the United Kingdom has praised his first trip to Glasgow.

Hiroshi Suzuki is known for posting humorous videos from his travels around the UK.

And now, the diplomat has shared his experience of visiting Celtic Park for the first time on Wednesday night for the Celtic v Livingston match.

Accompanied by his toy Paddington Bear, he shared photos on social media of his visit.

In a post to X, the ambassador wrote: “Excited to be @CelticFC!

“Go Daizen! Go Reo! Truly ‘a club like no other’.”

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Although it was his first time in Glasgow, Mr Suzuki was quick to pick up some Scottish slang.

Ambassador has ‘swally’ of Tennent’s

Later in the night he shared a video of himself enjoying a pint of Tennent’s in the stadium sports bar.

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Speaking to the camera before taking a drink, Mr Suzuki said: “I’m having a wee swally!”

Mr Suzuki has been in his post since September 2024. The ambassador previously visited Scotland last year when he documented his trip to Edinburgh and tried some Irn Bru.

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