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January 2020
*NEW* Free Japanese lunchtime conversation group meetings
UPDATE **Japanese lunchtime conversation group meeting dates for 2020 have been announced.** We are delighted to have partnered with Trinity Centre for Asian Studies and bring you FREE Japanese lunchtime conversation group meetings to give you a chance to improve your Japanese conversational skills in casual environment. These weekly meetings will take place every Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the TCAS Seminar Room 2011 (Arts Building Annex) in TCD. First 2020 meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 30th January. Upcoming group…
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Noh Mask Making Workshop with Hideta Kitazawa | Kilkenny
We are very happy to let you know that in addition to the both noh ‘Takasago & Between the Stones’ performances in Kilkenny and Wexford, the production tour will include the Noh Mask Making Workshop of master mask maker, Hideta Kitazawa, who will give a lecture demonstration as part of the project’s extensive (2018-2020) ‘Getting to Noh’ programme of educational and outreach work. Date: Saturday, 1st February 2020 Time: 4.30 p.m. Venue: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny Tickets: €12 -…
Find out more »Takasago & Between the Stones | Kilkenny
We are delighted to invite you to a rare and unique programme of classical and contemporary noh 'Takasago & Between the Stones' to celebrate Japan Season of Culture in the year of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Noh is a highly aesthetic classical Japanese theatre style featuring dance, music and poetry. Acclaimed artists Teruhisa and Kinue Oshima, and Akira Matsui, collaborate with Jannette Cheong and Richard Emmert once again in celebration of the 2020 Japan Season of Culture. Date: Saturday, 1st…
Find out more »Noh Mask Making Workshop with Hideta Kitazawa | Wexford
We are very happy to let you know that in addition to the both noh ‘Takasago & Between the Stones’ performances in Kilkenny and Wexford, the production tour will include the Noh Mask Making Workshop of master mask maker, Hideta Kitazawa, who will give a lecture demonstration as part of the project’s extensive (2018-2020) ‘Getting to Noh’ programme of educational and outreach work. Date: Sunday, 2nd February 2020 Time: 4.30 p.m. Venue: The National Opera House, High Street, Wexford Tickets:…
Find out more »Takasago & Between the Stones | Wexford
We are delighted to invite you to a rare and unique programme of classical and contemporary noh 'Takasago & Between the Stones' to celebrate Japan Season of Culture in the year of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Noh is a highly aesthetic classical Japanese theatre style featuring dance, music and poetry. Acclaimed artists Teruhisa and Kinue Oshima, and Akira Matsui, collaborate with Jannette Cheong and Richard Emmert once again in celebration of the 2020 Japan Season of Culture. Date: Sunday, 2nd…
Find out more »IJA Annual Dinner 2020
**TICKETS ON SALE NOW** On behalf of the IJA Council, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 2020 IJA ANNUAL DINNER at one of the most beautiful and iconic venues - The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin on Friday, 14th February 2020. This evening is our largest and most enjoyable event of the year which we hope you, your friends and colleagues can attend. The IJA Annual Dinner is open to all IJA Members (as well as Non-Members who are interested…
Find out more »March 2020
AGM 2020
The 30th Annual General Meeting for the Ireland Japan Association will take place on Thursday, 19th March 2020 at 4.30pm at the AIB Corporate Headquarters, 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Please find the AGM Agenda 2020 here. More details coming soon! Note: You need to be a fully paid-up member to vote and attend the AGM. If you wish to attend AGM on 19th March, please RSVP by Friday 13th March by email: info@ija.ie or call 01-6787008.
Find out more »IJA Survival Japanese Language Course
Are you planning a trip to Japan this summer? Would you like to improve your Japanese language skills? Then why not sign up for our Survival Japanese Language Course which will provide you with essential language knowledge and useful tips that will allow you to enjoy your visit to Japan even more! Date: starting on Thursday, 26th March 2020 * 1st class - 26th March * 2nd class - 2nd April * 3rd class - 9th April * 4th class…
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