Ireland Japan Association

Ireland Japan Association The Ireland Japan Association was founded in 1990 to promote greater business and cultural ties between Ireland and Japan.

The Ireland Japan Association promotes and fosters mutual understanding between the peoples of both countries, and in particular to encourage and assist a knowledge of the culture of each country within the other.

Join us for a fun and creative family workshop and discover the magic of Japanese paper folding! 🇯🇵🌸✨ Led by Akiko Kidok...
29/05/2026

Join us for a fun and creative family workshop and discover the magic of Japanese paper folding! 🇯🇵🌸✨

Led by Akiko Kidokoro, originally from Japan and now based in Dublin, these engaging hands-on sessions will introduce children and parents to the beautiful art of origami, transforming simple sheets of paper into animals and imaginative paper creations together.

What to expect:
* Step-by-step origami guidance
* Create your own paper sculptures
* Relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere
* All materials provided

📅 Saturday, 4th July 2026
⏰ Sessions: 11 - 11.40am & 12 - 12.40pm
📍 Venue: Pearse Street Library, Dublin
🌸 Admission: Free of charge but registration is required!

Suitable for children aged 6–12. All children must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.

Places are limited and early booking is advised!
Book here:
https://ija.ie/event/family-origami-workshop-create-fold-imagine

This event is organised by the Ireland Japan Association and Pearse Street Library, Dublin.

In 2027, we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Ireland, and a series of comme...
28/05/2026

In 2027, we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Ireland, and a series of commemorative events is being planned to mark this special occasion and further strengthen the friendship between both countries. 🇯🇵🇮🇪

As part of the celebrations, the Embassy of Japan in Ireland is inviting submissions for a public logo design competition. The selected design will become the official logo representing all anniversary events throughout 2027.

Designs should reflect:
✨ 70 years of friendship and mutual appreciation between Japan and Ireland
✨ The spirit of ongoing partnership and future collaboration between both nations

The competition is open to all, and the submission deadline is Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

The winning design will be selected as the official anniversary logo and announced via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Irish Foreign Ministry, and both Embassies.

As a special prize, the winner will receive an economy-class return flight between Europe (Helsinki, Paris, London, or Frankfurt) and Tokyo, kindly provided by Japan Airlines (JAL).

Full details and submission guidelines:
https://www.mofa.go.jp/erp/we/ie/pagewe_000001_00370.html

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the IJA Conversation Groups Kick-Off Meetup last weekend in Dublin! It wa...
27/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the IJA Conversation Groups Kick-Off Meetup last weekend in Dublin! It was wonderful to see such strong support and to meet so many of you in person. 🇯🇵🇮🇪

We would also like to thank Richard Neville, JET Programme Ireland Coordinator at the Embassy of Japan in Ireland, and Raymond Hegarty, IJA Vice Chairperson, who joined us on the day.

We were impressed by the enthusiasm and interest in practising Japanese and English, and we very much look forward to continuing these conversations online with you all at our IJA Conversation Groups.

Special thanks go to our Council members, Azumi Uchitani Art and Yuka san, for organising this event, as well as to the wonderful hosts at the Chester Beatty Library and The Silk Road Cafe for their warm hospitality.

20/05/2026

A mix of Japanese culture and Irish crafts, the ambassador’s residence offers a home away from home for newly appointed Manabu Miyagawa and his wife Noriko

Applications Open: Gateway to Japan: Summer Programme 2026 ✨🇯🇵Calling all secondary school students with an interest in ...
19/05/2026

Applications Open: Gateway to Japan: Summer Programme 2026 ✨🇯🇵

Calling all secondary school students with an interest in Japan! The UCD Japan is delighted to launch Gateway to Japan: Summer Programme - a one-week immersive experience exploring Japanese language, culture, creativity, and everyday life.

📅 15-19 June 2026
⏰ Daily from 10am–3pm
📍 UCD Belfield Campus

From beginner Japanese and cultural workshops to manga, traditional games, food, music, sports, and creative group projects - this programme is designed to bring Japan to life beyond the classroom.

Students will also take part in a collaborative Japan Exploration Project and celebrate the week together at a lively Summer Festival finale.

Open to Irish secondary school students (2nd–5th Year)
Complete beginners welcome
No previous Japanese language experience is needed
Limited to CEFR A2 level maximum

More info & applications:
https://www.ucd.ie/japan/newsevents/japaneselanguageandculturesummerprogrammes/

✨Photo Gallery: Part 2✨Celebrating the IJA and our shared achievements together with our members, friends, and supporter...
17/05/2026

✨Photo Gallery: Part 2✨

Celebrating the IJA and our shared achievements together with our members, friends, and supporters is always a very special occasion.

A huge thank you to each and every guest who joined us for the IJA Annual Dinner 2026 - for the wonderful company, lively conversations, laughter, and for making Friday evening such a memorable celebration of the Irish-Japanese community in Ireland.

✨Photo Gallery: Part 1✨A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday for the IJA Annual Dinner 2026 at the beauti...
17/05/2026

✨Photo Gallery: Part 1✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday for the IJA Annual Dinner 2026 at the beautiful College Green Hotel, Dublin.

It was a special evening celebrating friendship and the strong ties between Ireland and Japan, and we appreciate the friendship and support of our members, friends, corporate partners, and the wider community.

We were honoured to welcome H.E. Mr. Manabu Miyagawa, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland, and Mrs. Noriko Miyagawa to the celebrations, and we thank the Ambassador for sharing such warm and inspirational remarks with our guests.

A very special thank you goes to our Guest Speaker, Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, for addressing our guests and sharing his valuable insights and experiences.

We would also like to highlight and thank all of our generous prize sponsors for their support of the evening: SuMi TRUST Global Asset Services, Fitzwilliam Capital, Dillon Eustace LLP, GenZen, and Azumi Uchitani.

Finally, a huge thank you to the entire IJA Council team and volunteers whose hard work and support helped make the evening such a success!

Thank you all again for celebrating with us! ❤️

Tonight, the Irish-Japanese community comes together in Dublin for one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year ...
15/05/2026

Tonight, the Irish-Japanese community comes together in Dublin for one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year - the IJA Annual Dinner 2026 🇮🇪🇯🇵

We are looking forward to a memorable evening in the company of our distinguished guests, featuring inspiring speeches, a beautiful Japanese dance performance, exceptional cuisine, and elegant celebrations in the heart of Dublin.

A very special thank you to all our event supporters and prize sponsors for their generous support: SuMi Trust, Fitzwilliam Capital, Dillon Eustace, GenZen, and Azumi Uchitani Art.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone tonight and to celebrate the friendship and connection between Ireland and Japan.

The Ireland Japan Association is delighted to relaunch our Japanese and English Conversation Groups and warmly invites m...
14/05/2026

The Ireland Japan Association is delighted to relaunch our Japanese and English Conversation Groups and warmly invites members to join a relaxed, in-person Kick-Off Meetup this May! 🇯🇵✨🇮🇪

Come along to meet fellow members, connect with new people, and enjoy a friendly afternoon of conversation in a beautiful Dublin city centre location. Whether you are already part of the groups or just curious to join, this is a perfect opportunity to get involved.

📅 Saturday, 23rd May
🕑 2 - 4 PM
📍 Chester Beatty Library (Museum Café), Dublin Castle, D02 AD92

Enjoy tea, coffee, and cake while getting to know the community.
Open to all IJA members.

Registration required: please register for this event by Wednesday, 20th May by emailing: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you and building a vibrant community of language learners and cultural exchange!

The IJA Japanese Conversation Group is back! 🇯🇵🌸✨After a short pause, we are delighted to relaunch our online Japanese C...
11/05/2026

The IJA Japanese Conversation Group is back! 🇯🇵🌸✨

After a short pause, we are delighted to relaunch our online Japanese Conversation Group and welcome both familiar and new faces back to our friendly community!

Join us twice a month on Tuesday evenings via Zoom for relaxed and informal Japanese conversation practice in a supportive and friendly atmosphere led by native Japanese speakers. Every two months, we will also organise an in-person meeting to connect with others, socialise and practice your language skills.

Whether you are a beginner or a more confident speaker, everyone (18+) is welcome to join and enjoy chatting together! New members are always welcome!

More information about the group and how to join:
https://ija.ie/event/ija-japanese-conversation-group/

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Ireland Japan Association, C/O ATTS/Travel Representation Solutions, Unit 1 Argus House, Greenmount Office Park, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6W
Dublin
D6WYH67

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+35316787008

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