Henry Dyer kept in touch with Japanese affairs after his return to Glasgow. He befriended the many Japanese students who came to study in Glasgow and was instrumental in introducing Japanese as a foreign language for the purpose of entry in to Glasgow University. In many ways he served as a link between the local community and the nation of Japan and was a kind of unofficial ambassador for Japan.

Henry Dyer, the Japanese Consul and visitors from Japan

On returning from Japan he brought with him a wide range of Japanese artefacts including a large selection of Japanese prints and water colours which were donated after his death to Edinburgh City Library.

One of the prints which Henry Dyer brought back from Japan

He also brought back a selection of musical instruments which were donated to the Glasgow Art Galleries and Museum.