The Ireland Japan Association has served our members for decades. In the last 2 years, most of our events have moved online. It is gratifying to see how you, our members, have participated and maintained the warm connection during these times.

The continuing restrictions have meant that we cannot plan yet for our Annual Dinner, which is one of the social highlights of our calendar of activities. We will keep the situation under review and let you know if anything changes.

I would like to thank our members as well as the various groups, organisations and the Japanese embassy for ongoing support. I hope you will all keep safe and well in 2022.

Raymond Hegarty
IJA Chairperson

January 2022