BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ireland Japan Association - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ija.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ireland Japan Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20150329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20151025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20160327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20161030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211027T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20211001T113046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T131237Z UID:2667-1635332400-1635336000@ija.ie SUMMARY:Placing Employee Wellbeing at the Heart of Your Organisational Culture DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have teamed up with Cpl Resources and Cpl’s Future of Work Institute\, and would like to invite you to an online talk ‘Placing Employee Wellbeing at the Heart of Your Organisational Culture’ taking place on Wednesday\, 27th October. \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, 27th October 2021\nTime: 11 AM\nRegistration: This webinar is free of charge and open to the IJA members and non members. Prior registration is required by Monday\, 25th October via email: info@ija.ie. Login details will be sent to all registered participants before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe pandemic has changed the wellbeing conversation at work places and during this online talk we will look at:\n\n\n\nFuture trends and insights for wellbeing at work\nThe new Global ISO Psychological Safety Standards and what they mean for your organisation\nThe importance of measuring the impact of your wellness programme\nPreventing stress and burnout in the workplace\nHow leaders can drive a culture of wellbeing\n\n\n\nFollowed by Q&A \n\nGuest Speaker: \n\nElysia Hegarty is the Associate Director and Wellness Lead for Cpl’s Future of Work Institute. With over 15 years’ experience in Human Resource Management and the Wellness Industry Elysia has combined her expertise to partner with businesses to help develop strategies to attract\, engage and retain employees. Elysia currently leads Future of Wellness services for Cpl Group providing enterprise level health\, safety and wellness solutions to their clients. URL:https://ija.ie/event/placing-employee-wellbeing-at-the-heart-of-your-organisational-culture/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210408T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210408T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20210315T110053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T100445Z UID:2361-1617886800-1617890400@ija.ie SUMMARY:Japan in the Age of Fraying International Order | Online Webinar DESCRIPTION:Together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies we are delighted to invite you to an online webinar ‘Japan in the Age of Fraying International Order’. \nDate: Thursday\, 8 April 2021\nTime: 1 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/japan-in-the-age-of-fraying-international-order-tickets-143762498503 \n  \n \nThis presentation is intended to explore Japan’s role in the age of fraying international order. It first analyses the dominant trends and issues in the contemporary world: in particular\, the dismaying performance of the advanced democracies\, the rise of the authoritarian regimes\, as well as the Sino-American hegemonic rivalries. Then it moves on to review the current state of Japan and consider the implications for Japan’s expected international role\, before concluding on the potential for Japan-US-Europe cooperation. \nGuest Speaker \nKen Endo (遠藤 乾) is Professor of International Politics\, School of Law & Dean of the Graduate School of Public Policy\, Hokkaido University\, Sapporo. He is also Part-time Professor Global Governance Programme\, EU-ASIA Project\, European University Institute (EUI). \nAfter obtaining MA (cum laude) in European Studies at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven\, Belgium\, he obtained a D.Phil in Politics at St Antony’s College\, University of Oxford\, in 1996. The subsequent appointments include: Visiting Professor\, University of Tokyo (2003-16)\, Visiting Professor\, National Chengchi University (2008\, 18)\, Fernand Braudel Senior Fellow\, European University Institute (2009-10)\, Visiting Professor & Japan Chair\, Sciences po\, Paris (2005 & 2010)\, Visiting Professor\, University of International Business and Economics\, Beijing (2015)\, Visiting Fellow\, Ifri\, Paris (2017)\, Taiwan MOFA fellow (2018). \nHis main publications are: The Presidency of the European Commission under Jacques Delors: The Politics of Shared Leadership (Macmillan/St. Martin’s\, 1999) and The End of Integration – The realities and implications of the European Union (Iwanami\, 2013\, in Japanese)\, for which he was awarded the Yomiuri-Chuo Koron Yoshino Sakuzo prize in 2014. \nHis recent book focused on the European Complex Crisis (Chuo-koron\, 2016\, in Japanese). He edited two tomes in Japanese: A History of European Integration (Nagoya UP\, 2008)\, A Documentary History of European Integration: Documents and Commentaries (Nagoya UP\, 2008). \nHis recent publications also include: The Frontiers of Global Governance (Toshindo\, 2008); History and Thought of Global Governance (Yuhikaku\, 2010); Sovereignty at the Present Times (Chikuma\, 2019). \nProfessor Endo served as one of the two commissioning editors of Iwanami’s 8 vols (c100 articles)\, on Japanese Security (2014-15). \nHis recent articles (in Japanese) can be found here: \n\n「再定義される欧州－2020年代のEU像」『外交』Vol.60、2020年3‐4月号\n「支援を渋る豊かな国、募るイタリアの恨み　EUの機能不全を避ける道は」『Asahi Globe』2020.05.11\n「コロナで高まる「EU不要論」の誤解と正解」『Newspicks』2020/5/17\n「切り下げの帝国が世界を劣化させる」『Voice』2020年10月号\n「EU・イギリスから見る米中関係」川島真・森聡編『アフター・コロナ時代の世界秩序』東京大学出版会、2020年11月\n\nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/japan-in-the-age-of-fraying-international-order-tickets-143762498503 \n  \n\nOrganised by: \n \n  \n  \n  \nSupported by: URL:https://ija.ie/event/japan-in-the-age-of-fraying-international-order-online-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210216T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210216T100000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20210111T110932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T111456Z UID:2286-1613466000-1613469600@ija.ie SUMMARY:Why Women Leaders? Fostering Tomorrow's Leaders in Japan | Online Webinar DESCRIPTION:Together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies we are delighted to invite you to an online webinar ‘Why Women Leaders? Fostering Tomorrow’s Leaders in Japan.’ \nDate: Tuesday\, 16 February 2021\nTime: 9-10 AM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/launch-webinar-why-women-leaders-fostering-tomorrows-leaders-in-japan-tickets-134527187439 \n \nThis event is partly pre-recorded with live Q&A Session. \nGUEST SPEAKERS: \n\n\n\nChancellor Prof. Mariko Bando\, Chancellor\, Showa Women’s University\,\nProf. Gerardine Doyle\, Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School\,\nProf. Christina Davis\, Director of the Program on U.S.-Japan Relations & Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study\, Harvard University – External Academic Advisor for the UCD Centre for Japanese Studies\n\n\n\nA pioneering role-model and leading advocate for the empowerment of women and gender equality in Japan\, Prof. Mariko Bando (Chancellor of Showa Women’s University) will speak about why fostering women leaders is so important for Japan and the world. \nProf. Mariko Bando is a prolific author of more than 40 books\, including Toward a Gender-Equal Society and The Dignity of a Woman\, which has sold more than 3 million copies and was Japan’s #1 best seller in 2007. \nAfter graduating from the University of Tokyo in 1969\, she embarked on a path-breaking career that began as the first woman to be employed at the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office as a career bureaucrat. She chose to continue working even after marriage and children and served the Japanese government in various capacities for 34 years. In 1998 she became the first woman to serve as Japanese Consul General in Brisbane\, Australia. From 2001-03\, she was Director-General of the Bureau for Gender Equality under Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. \nShe was director of the Japan National Committee of UNIFEM (the United Nations Development Fund for Women). \nShe was a visiting research fellow at Harvard University’s Bunting Institute and the Kennedy School of Government\, where she conducted a comparative study of women executives in the US and Japan. She joined Showa Women’s University in 2004\, became president in 2007 and Chancellor in 2014. She is a proud mother of two daughters. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/launch-webinar-why-women-leaders-fostering-tomorrows-leaders-in-japan-tickets-134527187439 URL:https://ija.ie/event/why-women-leaders-fostering-tomorrows-leaders-in-japan-online-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210212T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20210111T105751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T105751Z UID:2282-1613134800-1613138400@ija.ie SUMMARY:Why Japan Matters? | Online Webinar DESCRIPTION:Together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies we are delighted to invite you to an online webinar ‘Why Japan matters?’ with H.E. Mr. Mitsuru Kitano\, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland. \nDate: Friday\, 12 February 2021\nTime: 1-2 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/launch-webinar-why-japan-matters-tickets-135845687107 \n \n  \nHis Excellency Mr. Mitsuru Kitano\, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland\, will talk about the relationship between Ireland and Japan\, particularly why Ireland and Irish people should engage with Japan. What are the commonalities between the two countries and peoples? What is the significance and benefit of focusing on Japan? What can Ireland and Irish people offer to Japan and Japanese people? \nAmbassador Kitano was posted to Dublin in August 2019. He has over 40 years experience in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy at both Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Headquarters as well as Embassies and Permanent Missions abroad. \nHe has authored and co-edited four books in Japanese on such areas as public diplomacy and disarmament/non-proliferation. He has also contributed articles and research papers to English academic journals. His most recent article is ‘Ireland’s Neutrality Policy and Japan’s Alliance Policy’\, Irish Studies in International Affairs\, 2020\, (2020). This article is based on his lecture for Dr Declan Downey’s final year History Module\, Rise\, Fall\, Rise of Modern Japan at University College Dublin in April 2020. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/launch-webinar-why-japan-matters-tickets-135845687107 URL:https://ija.ie/event/why-japan-matters-online-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201204T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20201016T111514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T115240Z UID:2176-1607083200-1607086800@ija.ie SUMMARY:Post-Abe Japan & Political Leadership | Online Webinar DESCRIPTION:*LIVE FROM SHEFFIELD* \nWe are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2020 this year and together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies would like to invite you to an online webinar ‘Post-Abe Japan & Political Leadership’. \nThis session  will look at the Post-Abe political environment and the major issues facing Japan. \nDate: Friday\, 4th December 2020\nTime: 12 – 1 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/post-abe-japan-political-leadership-tickets-125552521973?aff=erelpanelorg \n \n  \nWhat happens next for Japanese politics after Abe? \nProf. Hugo Dobson (Professor of Japan’s International Relations in the National Institute of Japanese Studies at the University of Sheffield\, UK) will talk about post-Abe leadership and Japan’s role in the world. \nProf. Dobson’s research interests include multilateral organisations and global governance\, especially the G7 and G20 and Japan’s role therein. His research also explores the role of images in shaping our understanding of international relations and Japan’s role in the world\, from postage stamps and logos to TV programmes such as The Simpsons. \nHe has been invited to teach and research at various institutions around the world including the University of Tokyo\, Kobe University\, Hosei University\, Zurich University and Charles University in Prague. \nHe has received a number of teaching awards related to his work with the “Global Learning Opportunities in the Social Sciences” initiative at the University of Sheffield. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. \nThe respondent\, Mr Bill Emmott is the Chairperson of the Japan Society in the UK and was previously Editor-in-Chief of The Economist (1993-2006). Bill is a Fellow of Tokyo College\, University of Tokyo’s new interdisciplinary research institute. He also chairs the board of Trinity College Dublin’s Long Room Hub for the Arts & Humanities and is chairman of The Wake Up Foundation\, a charity dedicated to education and communication about the decline of western societies using film\, which he co-founded in 2013 with an Italian film-maker\, Annalisa Piras. \nHe has written eight books on Japan\, the first of which was The Sun Also Sets: Why Japan Will Not Be Number One (1989). His most recent book is Japan’s Far More Female Future (Oxford University Press / Nikkei Shimbun Publishing). \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/post-abe-japan-political-leadership-tickets-125552521973?aff=erelpanelorg URL:https://ija.ie/event/post-abe-japan-political-leadership-online-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201118T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20201106T122508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T122853Z UID:2196-1605697200-1605700800@ija.ie SUMMARY:New business opportunities with Japan and Ireland | Online Business Briefing DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have teamed up with JETRO and Bank of Ireland\, and would like to invite you to an online business briefing ‘New business opportunities with Japan and Ireland’ which will take place on Wednesday\, 18th November at 11 a.m. \nJoin our panel of experts as they discuss the current situation of economy and business environment\, political agenda\, and the business opportunities between Ireland and Japan. \nDate: Wednesday\, 18th November 2020\nTime: 11 AM\nRegistration: This webinar is free of charge and open to the IJA members and non members. Prior registration is required by Monday\, 16th November via email: info@ija.ie. Login details will be sent to all registered participants before the event. \n \nGUEST SPEAKERS: \n\nLoretta O’Sullivan\, Group Chief Economist\, Bank of Ireland\n\n‘Update on the Irish economy’ – Dr O’Sullivan will discuss recent economic developments in Ireland and share some insights from the Bank of Ireland sentiment tracker on the business environment. \n\nNaritaka Nakaishi\, Director General\, JETRO London\n\n‘The current situation and political agenda of Japanese economy’ –  Mr. Nakaishi will give the updates on current situation of Japanese economy and political agenda\, improvements of business environment\, business opportunities with Japan\, and JETRO support for Irish companies. \nMODERATOR: \n\n\nRaymond Hegarty\, IJA Chairperson URL:https://ija.ie/event/new-business-opportunities-with-japan-and-ireland-online-business-briefing/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Business,Corporate ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201106T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20201016T110005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T115148Z UID:2169-1604667600-1604671200@ija.ie SUMMARY:Career opportunities in Japan | Online Webinar DESCRIPTION:*LIVE FROM DUBLIN & LONDON* \nWe are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2020 this year and together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies would like to invite you to an online webinar ‘Career opportunities in Japan’. \nThis session will look at career options for new graduates and\, in addition\, research opportunities for postgraduate and academic staff. \nDate: Friday\, 6th November 2020\nTime: 1-2 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/career-opportunities-in-japan-tickets-125541705621?aff=erelpanelorg \n  \n \n  \nWhat is the JET Programme? \nThe Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (外国語青年招致事業\, Gaikokugo Seinen Shōchi Jigyō)\, or JET Programme\, is a Japanese government initiative that brings college (university) graduates – mostly native speakers of English – to Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and Sports Education Advisors (SEAs) in Japanese kindergartens\, elementary\, junior high and high schools\, or as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) in local governments and boards of education. JET Programme participants are collectively called JETs. Ireland became a participating country in the JET Programme in 1987. Since then over 1\,200 Irish people have contributed to and enjoyed the programme\, including the 43 Irish JETs who departed for Japan in 2019. Irish JETs act as ambassadors for Ireland\, introducing all aspects of Irish culture to the Japanese people. \nWho is the JSPS\, and what does it do? \nThe Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) also known as Gakushin\, is an independent administrative institution. It provides various fellowships for researchers to conduct\, under the guidance of their Japanese hosts\, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions. As Japan’s premier research funding agency\, JSPS carries out a diverse program that includes funding scientific research\, fostering young researchers\, promoting international scientific exchange\, and supporting the reform and globalization of universities. Its annual budget in 2011 fiscal year was ¥334.7 billion. The JSPS is equivalent to both Science Foundation Ireland and the Ireland Research Council for Japan\, covering all disciplinary areas. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/career-opportunities-in-japan-tickets-125541705621?aff=erelpanelorg URL:https://ija.ie/event/career-opportunities-in-japan-online-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200929T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200929T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20200914T090054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T094152Z UID:2119-1601391600-1601395200@ija.ie SUMMARY:Managing business recovery through Covid-19 | Online Webinar DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have teamed up with Dillon Eustace and SMBC Bank EU AG\, and would like to invite you to an online webinar ‘Managing business recovery through Covid-19’ which will take place on 29th September via Zoom.\n\n\n\nThe impact of Covid-19 on business and economy has been severe in Ireland and across the world. As we start to recover after one of the biggest global crisis of recent times\, it is important to talk about what exactly businesses are facing right now\, what are the strategies for the recovery and growth of economy on national and global level\, and how the corporate world is adapting to the ‘new normal’ during these challenging times.\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 29th September 2020\nTime: 3-4 PM\nRegistration: This webinar is free of charge and open to the IJA members and non members. Prior registration is required by Monday\, 28th September via e-mail: info@ija.ie. Login details will be sent to all registered participants before the event.\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speakers:\n\nSatoshi Okagawa\, Senior global markets analyst\, SMBC | ‘Economic recovery path under Covid-19’\nPhilip Lea\, Partner\, Corporate and M&A\, Dillon Eustace | ‘Corporate transactions and activity in the COVID era’\n\nModerator:  \n\nRaymond Hegarty\, IJA Chairperson URL:https://ija.ie/event/managing-business-recovery-through-covid-19-online-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Business,Corporate ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200502 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20200312T143014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T094143Z UID:1984-1588291200-1588377599@ija.ie SUMMARY:**COVID-19** | IJA Announcement DESCRIPTION:The IJA is carefully monitoring the situation regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 and would like to inform that at the moment all IJA  events will take place virtually/online/via conference call. Please follow announcements on our website and social media. [updated on 01.07.2020] \nWe would like to ask that the public continue to follow hse.ie and gov.ie for accurate information regarding COVID-19\, its symptoms and the steps the public can take to protect themselves. \nIJA Council URL:https://ija.ie/event/covid-19-ija-announcement/ CATEGORIES:Business,Corporate,Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200319T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20200113T112350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T141157Z UID:1837-1584635400-1584640800@ija.ie SUMMARY:AGM 2020 DESCRIPTION:**UPDATE** We would like to inform you that due to the recent developments in the country and following the advice from the authorities\, the IJA Annual General Meeting 2020 will take place via conference call on Thursday\, 19th March at 4.30 p.m. We have contacted all participants directly with the details. [updated on 18.03.2020] \n\n \nThe 30th Annual General Meeting for the Ireland Japan Association will take place on Thursday\, 19th March 2020 at 4.30 p.m. The meeting will be held via conference call only. \n\nPlease find the AGM Agenda 2020 here. \n\nCouncil Nominations for 2020 are now closed. \n\n\n\nNote: You need to be a fully paid-up member to vote and attend the AGM. URL:https://ija.ie/event/agm-2020/ LOCATION:AIB Corporate Headquarters\, 10 Molesworth Street\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190529T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190529T173000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20190430T111914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T094751Z UID:1430-1559142000-1559151000@ija.ie SUMMARY:Business and Economic Briefing DESCRIPTION:It is our pleasure to invite you to attend Business and Economic Briefing organized by SMBC Bank EU AG and JETRO London on 29th May. \n \nDate: Wednesday\, 29th May 2019\nTime: Registration at 3 p.m. | Presentations start at 3.30 p.m.\nVenue: SMBC Bank EU AG\, Dublin Branch\, IFSC House\, IFSC\, Dublin 1\, D01 R2P9 \nPresentations: \n\n‘Japan-EU Relationship\, Economic Outlook & Business Opportunities’ presented by Takumi Fujino\, Director General\, JETRO London\n‘European Crisis Again?’ presented by Satoshi Okagawa\, SMBC Senior Global Markets Analyst\, and Sujin Lim\, Vice President\, SMBC Bank EU AG\, Treasury Department\n\nPresentations will be followed by networking reception. \nTo register for this event\, please RSVP by Wednesday\, 22nd May by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. \nEvent is organized by SMBC Bank EU AG and JETRO London.\nEvent is supported by Ireland Japan Association. \n \n  \n  \n  \nImage: Freepik.com URL:https://ija.ie/event/business-and-economic-briefing/ LOCATION:SMBC Bank EU AG\, Dublin Branch\, IFSC House\, IFSC\, Dublin 1\, D01 R2P9\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business,Corporate END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190320T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20180426T110416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T134050Z UID:959-1553095800-1553101200@ija.ie SUMMARY:AGM 2019 DESCRIPTION:The 29th Annual General Meeting for the Ireland Japan Association will take place on Wednesday\, 20th March 2019 at 3.30pm at the AIB Bankcentre\, Ballsbridge\, Dublin 4. All members are asked to come to the Serpentine Reception on Serpentine Avenue (at the Hare) and they will be collected from there. \n\n\n\nPlease find the AGM Agenda here.\n\n\n\nCouncil Nominations for 2019 are now closed.\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: You need to be a fully paid-up member to vote and attend the AGM.\nIf you wish to attend AGM on 20th March\, please RSVP by Friday 15th March by email: info@ija.ie or call 01-6787008. URL:https://ija.ie/event/agm-2019/ CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190219T151500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190219T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20190206T104052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T104052Z UID:1262-1550589300-1550599200@ija.ie SUMMARY:Business Briefing: Brexit Updates DESCRIPTION:It is our pleasure to invite you to attend Business Briefing: Brexit Updates organized by JETRO London and PwC Ireland. With Brexit deadline just around the corner\, this will be a great opportunity to hear the latest economic updates and how Brexit could impact businesses in Ireland. \nFor Japanese speaking audiences\, this is a rare chance to hear Brexit topics briefed in Japanese by expert research team based in UK. \n \nDate: Tuesday\, 19th February\nTime: 3.15 p.m. (Japanese session) | 4.15 p.m. (English session)\nVenue: PwC Ireland\, One Spencer Dock\, North Wall Quay\, Dublin 1 \nPresentations: \n\n3.30 p.m. | ‘Brexit Updates from UK and Impacts on Business’ presented by JETRO London (in Japanese only)\n4.45 p.m. | ‘Brexit and the Future of Ireland and Japan Trade’ presented by PwC (in English)\n\nPresentations will be followed by networking – canapes and drinks. \nTo register for this event\, please RSVP by Wednesday\, 13th February by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. \nPlease download your Invitation Card HERE! \nEvent is organized by JETRO London and PwC Ireland.\nEvent is supported by Ireland Japan Association. URL:https://ija.ie/event/business-briefing-brexit-updates/ LOCATION:PwC Ireland\, One Spencer Dock\, North Wall Quay\, Dublin 1\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business,Corporate END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190215T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190215T213000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20180426T103208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T145139Z UID:949-1550255400-1550266200@ija.ie SUMMARY:IJA Annual Dinner 2019 DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the IJA Council\, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 2019 IJA ANNUAL DINNER at The Westbury Hotel\, Dublin on Friday\, 15th February 2019.\n\n\nThis evening is our largest and most enjoyable event of the year which we hope you and your colleagues can attend. The IJA Annual Dinner is open to all IJA Members (as well as Non-Members who are interested in meeting our members and/or becoming a member – Contact IJA to become a member)\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, 15th February 2019\nTime: From 6.30pm\nVenue: The Westbury Hotel\, Balfe Street\, Dublin 2\n\n\n\nGuests of Honour:\n* H.E. Mrs Mari Miyoshi\, Ambassador of Japan in Ireland\n* Mr. Mark Egan\, Head of Competitions and Performance\, World Rugby\n\nIJA Patron Member: AIB\nEvent Sponsor: Finnair\n\n\n\nEvening Programme:\n* Sake Reception from 6.30pm sharp\n* Guest Speakers\n* 3 Course evening meal including 1/2 bottle of wine per person\n* Grand Prize – 2 return flights to Japan sponsored by Finnair\n* Special Prize Giving (sponsored by IJA Corporate Members)\n* Post Dinner Drinks\n\n\nCharity Raffle: A Charity Raffle at the Annual Dinner and would like to ask dinner guests to make a discreet donation on the night. All proceeds will be sent to a chosen charity (announced on the night). \n\n\nDress Code: Suits/Dress/Business (not black-tie)\n\n\n\nSeating Arrangements: Round Tables seating 8-10 people. Corporate Tables catered for.\n* If you would like to be seated at a particular table and/or have any dietary requirements\, email special requests before Monday\, 4th February 2019.\n\n\n\nSponsorship:\nIf your company would like to sponsor a prize for the Charity Prize Giving\, please send details in to info@ija.ie by Monday\, 4th February 2019 with prize details.\n\n\n\nTickets:\n* Individual Tickets: €100 (per person)\n* Corporate Table: €1\,100 (seats up to 10 guests)\n* Any cancellation should be done before 4th February 2019. Refunds will not be available after this date.\n\n\n\nHOW TO BOOK:\nIndividual tickets available to book online: please see the form below! (CLOSED NOW)\nFor table bookings\, please send an email to: info@ija.ie\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by Monday\, 4th February 2019 by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.\n***Early booking is recommended due to limited space***\n\n\n\n\nIJA Annual Dinner 2019 Official Invitation can be downloaded HERE!\n\n\n\nEvent is supported by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-annual-dinner-2019/ LOCATION:The Westbury Hotel\, Balfe Street\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190117T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20181205T121429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T122004Z UID:1192-1547748000-1547753400@ija.ie SUMMARY:Refresher Japanese Business Language Course DESCRIPTION:Ireland Japan Association is delighted to announce that a 4 week Refresher Japanese Business Language Course will take place at the beginning of 2019. Use this perfect opportunity to improve your Japanese for business and success in the new year!\n\n\n\nDate: starting on Thursday\, 17th January 2019\n* 1st class – 17th January\n* 2nd class – 24th January\n* 3rd class – 31st January\n* 4th class – 7th February\nTime: 6 – 7.30 p.m (90min)\nVenue: Unique Japan Tours\, 54 Dawson Street\, 3rd Floor\, Dublin 2\n\n\n\nCost:\n* First time attendees: €80 (IJA members) | €120 (Non-members)\n* Repeat students: €60 (IJA members) | €90 (Non-members)\n\n\n\nSpaces are limited and early booking is advised.\n\n\n\nThe Course will focus on:\n* Conversational Japanese\n* Japanese business manners\n* Cultural differences\n* Simple Japanese writing system\n\n\n\nTo participate in the course you can have very little or no previous knowledge of Japanese.\nAll materials and handouts will be provided and are included in the price.\n\n\n\nClass size is kept relatively small and participants will have the opportunity to interact a lot with the teacher and fellow students.\n\n\n\nTo book your place\, please RSVP by 10th January 2019 by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.\nPlease note that cancellations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. URL:https://ija.ie/event/refresher-japanese-business-language-course/ LOCATION:Unique Japan Tours\, 54 Dawson Street\, 3rd Floor\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180521T073000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180521T090000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20180205T103613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T095615Z UID:816-1526887800-1526893200@ija.ie SUMMARY:Economic Breakfast Briefing DESCRIPTION:The Ireland Japan Association\, JETRO London and Bank of Ireland would like to invite you to an Economic Breakfast Briefing taking place on 21st May. Theme of the briefing: Japanese & European/Irish Economy and Business Environment. \nDate: Monday\, 21st May\, 2018\nTime: 7.30 a.m (Registration: 7.30 a.m. | Breakfast 7.45 a.m. | Briefing 8.00 a.m.)\nVenue: Bank of Ireland – Corporate Banking\, 2 Burlington Plaza\, Burlington Road\, Dublin 4 \nGuest Speakers:\n* Mr. Toshihiko Sakaguchi\, Director General\, JETRO London\n* Dr. Loretta O’Sullivan\, Chief Economist\, Bank of Ireland \nIf you wish attend this event\, please RSVP by Thursday\, 17th May by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. \nEvent is open only to IJA members. \nEvent is organized by: JETRO London\, Bank of Ireland & Ireland Japan Association URL:https://ija.ie/event/economic-breakfast-briefing/ LOCATION:Bank of Ireland\, 2 Burlington Plaza\, Burlington Road\, Dublin 4\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180510T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20180412T103708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T130313Z UID:915-1525960800-1525968000@ija.ie SUMMARY:Smart Energy Management for Business DESCRIPTION:**NB! This event has been postponed and new event date/time will be announced as soon as possible!**\n\nThe Ireland Japan Association\, ESB and Mitsubishi Electric Ireland would like to invite you to the ‘Smart Energy Management for Business’ event taking place on 10th May. \nDate: Thursday\, 10th May\, 2018\nTime: 2-4 PM\nVenue: Dogpatch Labs\, The CHQ Building\, Custom House Quay\, Dublin 1 \nPresentations will be made by ESB and Mitsubishi Electric covering economic/cost saving benefits\, sustainability and latest industry case studies. \nIf you would like to attend this event\, please RSVP by Monday\, 7th May by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. \n\n\nEvent is organized by: ESB\, Mitsubishi Electric Ireland & Ireland Japan Association URL:https://ija.ie/event/smart-energy-management-for-business/ LOCATION:Dogpatch Labs\, The CHQ Building\, Custom House Quay\, Dublin 1\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180322T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20170421T094227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T110808Z UID:508-1521732600-1521738000@ija.ie SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2018 DESCRIPTION:The 28th Annual General Meeting for the Ireland Japan Association will take place on Thursday\, 22nd March 2018 at 3.30pm at the AIB Bankcentre\, Ballsbridge\, Dublin 4. All members are asked to come to the Serpentine Reception on Serpentine Avenue (at the Hare) and they will be collected from there.\n .\n\n\nPlease find the AGM Agenda here.\n .\n\n\nPlease note that you need to be a fully paid-up member to vote and attend the AGM.\n .\n\nIf you wish to attend AGM on 22nd March\, please RSVP by Monday 19th March by email: info@ija.ie or call 01-6787008. URL:https://ija.ie/event/annual-general-meeting-2018/ LOCATION:AIB Bank Centre\, AIB Bank Centre\, Ballsbridge\, Dublin 4 CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180216T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180216T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20171207T102245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180202T105717Z UID:506-1518807600-1518818400@ija.ie SUMMARY:IJA Annual Dinner 2018 DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the IJA Council\, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 2018 IJA ANNUAL DINNER at The Westbury Hotel\, Dublin on Friday\, 16th February 2018. \nThis evening is our largest and most enjoyable event of the year which we hope you and your colleagues can attend. The IJA Annual Dinner is open to all IJA Members (& Non-Members who are interested in meeting our members and/or becoming a member – Contact IJA to become a member) \nDate: Friday\, 16th February 2018\nTime: From 7pm\nVenue: The Westbury Hotel\, Balfe Street\, Dublin 2 \nTickets:\n* Individual Tickets: €100 (per person)\n* Corporate Table: €1\,100 (seats up to 10 guests)\n* Any cancellation should be done so before February 2nd. Refunds will not be available after this date. \nGuest of Honour: H.E. Mrs Mari Miyoshi\, Ambassador of Japan in Ireland\nIJA Patron Members: AIB and KPMG \nEvening Programme:\n* Sake Reception from 7pm sharp\n* Guest Speakers\n* 3 Course evening meal including 1/2 bottle of wine per person\n* Grand Prize – 2 Economy Return flights to Japan (sponsored by Finnair)\n* Special Prize Giving (sponsored by IJA Corporate Members)\n* Post Dinner Drinks \nDress Code: Suits/Dress/Business (not black-tie) \nSeating Arrangements: Round Tables seating 8-10 people. Corporate Tables catered for.\n* If you would like to be seated at a particular table and/or have any dietary requirements\, email special requests before Friday\, 2nd February 2018. \nSponsorship:\nIf your company would like to sponsor a prize for Prize Giving after the meal\, it would be greatly appreciated Please contact IJA with details:info@ija.ie \nHOW TO BOOK: \nIndividual tickets available to book online: please see the form below\nFor table bookings\, please send an email to: info@ija.ie \nPlease RSVP by Friday\, 2nd February 2018 by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. Early booking is recommended.\n \nIJA Annual Dinner is one of events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Ireland. URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-annual-dinner-2018/ CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180124T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20171207T101831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T133148Z UID:746-1516818600-1516824000@ija.ie SUMMARY:Japanese Business Language Course DESCRIPTION:Ireland Japan Association is organizing a 4 week Introductory Japanese Business Language Course. Use the perfect opportunity to improve your Japanese for business and success! \nDate: starting on Wednesday\, 24th January 2018\n* 1st class – 24th January\n* 2nd class – 31st January\n* 3rd class – 7th February\n* 4th class – 21st February\nTime: 6.30 – 8 p.m (1.5h)\nVenue: Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2 \nCost:\n* €80 (IJA members)\n* €120 (non-members) \nSpaces are limited and early booking is advised. \nThe Course will focus on:\n* Conversational Japanese\n* Japanese business manners\n* Cultural differences\n* Simple Japanese writing system \n\nTo participate in the course you can have very little or no previous knowledge of Japanese. \nAll materials and handouts will be provided and are included in the price. \nClass size is kept relatively small and participants will have the opportunity to interact a lot with the teacher and fellow students. \n\nTo book your place\, please RSVP by 19th January 2018 by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. \nPlease note that cancellations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanese-business-language-course/ LOCATION:Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\,\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171123T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20170421T094809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T104523Z UID:504-1511461800-1511469000@ija.ie SUMMARY:'Bounenkai' - End of the Year Party DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce one of our most anticipated and exciting cultural events of the year! As every year\,  we are going traditional Japanese and organizing a ‘Bounenkai’\, which is the way Japanese companies\, families and friends celebrate the end of year together\, in a casual setting. In fact\, they usually have more than one Bounenkai\, just like us Irish! \nDate: Thursday\, 23rd November 2017\nTime: 6.30pm – 8.30pm and beyond\nVenue: Yamamori Sushi\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lower\, Dublin 1\nPrice: €30 per person (for meal)\nEvent is open to members & non-members. \nIf you would like to join us for the dinner\, please RSVP by Monday\, 20th November by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. \nPlease note that cancellations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. URL:https://ija.ie/event/bonenkai-end-of-the-year-party/ LOCATION:Yamamori North City\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lower\, North City\, Dublin 1\, D01 A593\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171005T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171005T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20170421T094013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T100752Z UID:500-1507204800-1507237200@ija.ie SUMMARY:Annual Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:  \nIreland Japan Association would like to invite you to annual Golf Outing that will be held on Thursday\, 5th October at 12 p.m. at Milltown Golf Club\, Dublin. Swap your work desk for a day of golf and informal networking! \nDate: Thursday\, 5th October 2017\nTime: 12 p.m.\nVenue: Milltown Golf Club\, Lower Churchtown Road\, Milltown\, Dublin 14 \nTickets:\n* Price per team of 4 (including dinner): €500 (members) | €560 (non-members)\n* Individual price (including dinner): €130 (members) | €150 (non-members)\n* Dinner only: €50 \nTee-times from 12 p.m. (10 teams of 4 ball)\nDinner starts at 6.30 p.m.\nAll participants will receive goody bag as a little treat and thank you from the IJA. \nTo book tickets\, please RSVP by 25th September by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008 \n  URL:https://ija.ie/event/annual-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Milltown Golf Club\, Lower Churchtown Road\, Milltown\, Dublin\, 14\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170921 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20170421T094143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170818T115806Z UID:498-1505865600-1505951999@ija.ie SUMMARY:Japanese Language Course DESCRIPTION:Ireland Japan Association is organizing a 4 week Introductory Japanese Business Language Course. Use the perfect opportunity to improve your Japanese for business and success! \nDate: starting on Wednesday\, 20th September 2017 (every Wednesday for 4 weeks\, ending on 11th October)\nTime: 6.30 p.m.\nVenue: Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2 \n  \nCost: \n\n €80 (members)\n€120 (non-members)\n\nSpaces are limited and early booking is advised. \n  \nThe Course will focus on: \n\nConversational Japanese\nJapanese business manners\nCultural differences\nSimple Japanese writing system\n\n  \nTo participate in the course you can have very little or no previous knowledge of Japanese. \nAll materials and handouts will be provided and are included in the price. \n  \nTo book your place\, please RSVP by 15th September by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008 URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanese-language-course/ LOCATION:Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\,\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170727T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170727T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20170421T093910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170721T105331Z UID:495-1501174800-1501189200@ija.ie SUMMARY:A Day at the Races DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT (updated on 21.07.2017): Due to low interest\, the IJA event has been cancelled. We hope to see you at our upcoming events in the future! \n  \nThe Ireland Japan Association is delighted to invite you to a day of racing and summer celebration at our summer event ‘A Day At The Races’ taking place in Leopardstown Racecourse on 27th July at 5 p.m. \nThe Japan Racing Association (JRA) is sponsoring a race at Leopardstown on this day and the IJA have arranged a private suite room for its members\, friends and associates next to the JRA. \nDate: Thursday\, 27th July 2017\nTime: 5 p.m.\nTickets: €65/per person\nVenue: Leopardstown Racecourse\, Foxrock\, Dublin 18 \nThe ticket includes: \n\nAdmission\nFree parking\nEvening dinner (Buffet)\nBar facilities\nPrivate suite & balcony (next to JRA)\nRace programme & TV’s\nTote betting facilities & Hostess\nConcert by ‘The Stunning’ (optional)\n\nEvent is open to all members\, friends and associates of the IJA.\nCorporate tables can be arranged. \nRSVP by July 20th 2017 by email to: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. URL:https://ija.ie/event/a-day-at-the-races/ LOCATION:Leopardstown Racecourse\, Foxrock\, Dublin 18\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170601T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20170418T110230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T112358Z UID:490-1496327400-1496336400@ija.ie SUMMARY:Invest Japan Seminar DESCRIPTION:2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the Ireland-Japan diplomatic relationship and this is an important year to enhance further economic ties between the two countries. This seminar will be held as one of the events to commemorate this momentous occasion. \nYou have a unique opportunity to network with like-minded businesses and Japanese companies with whom you can share experiences and kick start your plans to start or expand your business in/to/from Japan. \nYou can also hear presentations from successful Irish companies in Japan and gain insight into Japanese business environment. \nPlease see event programme here! \nTo register yourself\, please RSVP by email: info@ija.ie \nOrganized by: JETRO \nSupported by: Ireland Japan Association\, Embassy of Japan in Ireland and Enterprise Ireland \n\n\n \n \n Event Registration\n Register your interest in attending this event \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Mobile*PhoneOptionalCompany name (if applicable)Number of Attendees*Please enter a number from 1 to 999.Are you an IJA member?*\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Are you interested in joining the IJA (if not already a member)?*\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Data Protection*\n \n I consent to you collecting my details above. *\n This form collects your details above so we can contact you back in relation to your booking. Please see our privacy policy for more information. URL:https://ija.ie/event/invest-japan-seminar/ LOCATION:The Marker Hotel Dublin\, Grand Canal Square\, Docklands\, Dublin 2\, D02 CK38\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170523T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170523T093000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20170411T122527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170512T123314Z UID:485-1495527300-1495531800@ija.ie SUMMARY:Brexit Seminar DESCRIPTION:The Ireland Japan Association and Dillon Eustace would like to invite you to a breakfast seminar to discuss the opportunities and challenges that Brexit presents for Ireland. \nDate: Tuesday\, 23rd May\, 2017\nTime: 8.15 a.m. – 9.30 a.m.\nVenue: Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2 \nSpeakers: \n\nKate Curneen\, Partner – Banking and Capital Markets\, Dillon Eustace\nKate joined Dillon Eustace in 2012 and became a partner in the banking and capital markets department in 2016. Her practice covers a wide range of debt finance work\, including structured finance\, corporate and asset based lending and debt capital markets.  Kate has advised a wide range of vendors\, purchasers and financiers of distressed and non-performing loan portfolios\, as well as in connection with the related restructuring\, workout and refinancing. She advises clients on regulatory matters\, including consumer and SME lending\, authorization and compliance issues\, passporting\, credit servicing and arrears resolution.\nPhilip O’Sullivan\, Chief Economist\, Investec\nPhilip O’Sullivan joined Investec Ireland as Chief Economist in September 2012 and took on a broader role as Head of Macro-Financial Research in June 2016. His current remit covers responsibility for the production of research on the economy (both domestic and global)\, property market and the financial services sector. Philip previously worked for Goodbody Stockbrokers and Business & Finance and was educated at UCC\, UCD and LSE.\n\nTo register yourself\, please RSVP by email: info@ija.ie \nPlease feel free to share this event with your colleagues/LinkedIn. \n\n \n \n Event Registration\n Register your interest in attending this event \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Mobile*PhoneOptionalCompany name (if applicable)Number of Attendees*Please enter a number from 1 to 999.Are you an IJA member?*\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Are you interested in joining the IJA (if not already a member)?*\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Data Protection*\n \n I consent to you collecting my details above. *\n This form collects your details above so we can contact you back in relation to your booking. Please see our privacy policy for more information. URL:https://ija.ie/event/brexit-seminar/ LOCATION:Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\,\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170329T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170329T091500 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20170313T101336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T101336Z UID:452-1490774400-1490778900@ija.ie SUMMARY:Business Breakfast Briefing 2017 DESCRIPTION:Ireland Japan Association`s  inaugural Business Breakfast Briefing 2017 with a panel of speakers will be hosted by AIB on Wednesday 29th March. \nRegistration and breakfast will commence at 8am and the event will conclude by 9.15am. \nDate: 29th March  2017\nTime: 8.00am – registration and breakfast\nLocation: AIB Bankcentre\, Serpentine Avenue\, Ballsbridge\, Dublin 4 \nPanel of speakers will include: \n\nDara Turnbull\, Economist\, AIB\nSenan Ryan\, Growth Markets\, IDA Ireland\nPieter Burger\, Tax Partner\, Financial Services\, Deloitte\n\nPlease RSVP by 24th March\, sending e-mail to: info@ija.ie URL:https://ija.ie/event/business-breakfast-briefing-2017/ LOCATION:AIB Bank Centre\, AIB Bank Centre\, Ballsbridge\, Dublin 4 CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170323T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170323T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20161114T214314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T104648Z UID:331-1490283000-1490288400@ija.ie SUMMARY:AGM 2017 DESCRIPTION:The 27th Annual General Meeting for the Ireland Japan Association will take place on Thursday\, 23rd March 2017 at 3.30pm at the AIB Bankcentre\, Ballsbridge. IJA members are asked to come to the Serpentine Reception on Serpentine Avenue (at the Hare) and they will be collected from there. \nPlease find the AGM AGENDA should you wish attend. \nPlease find the COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM\, should you wish to make nominations regarding any Council vacancies. \nCOUNCIL NOMINATION UPDATE:  \n·        Darina Nakagawa has agreed to be nominated for another term as Chairperson\n·        Yasuyuki Ozeki has agreed to be nominated for another term as Vice-Chairperson \nUnder the Constitution\, all Ordinary Council Members may be re-elected but may not hold office for more than three consecutive years. Ms Kie Conlon (Deloitte) will stand down at AGM. Under the constitution\, we are required to have a minimum of 3 Individual Council Members and 6 Corporate Member representatives\, so we encourage new nominations. Confirmation of attendance to the AGM and nomination forms should be received by COB on Thursday 23rd February 2017. \nIf you wish to post the forms back\, please send to: Ireland Japan Association\, 7 Herbert Street\, Dublin 2. Alternatively\, they can be emailed back to: info@ija.ie \nPlease note that you need to be a fully paid-up member to vote and attend the AGM. Please email (info@ija.ie) or call 01-6787008 if you would like to attend the AGM on March 23rd. URL:https://ija.ie/event/agm-2017/ LOCATION:AIB Bank Centre\, AIB Bank Centre\, Ballsbridge\, Dublin 4 CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161201T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20161110T145543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T150234Z UID:304-1480615200-1480624200@ija.ie SUMMARY:Bounenkai 2016 - The Ramen Bar DESCRIPTION:Dear IJA Members and Friends\, \nWe are delighted to announce our final cultural event for 2016. As every year\,  we are going traditional Japanese and organising a ‘Bounenkai’\, which is the way Japanese companies\, families\, and friends celebrate the end of year together\, in a casual setting. In fact\, they usually have more than one bounenkai\, just like us Irish!!! \nDetails for this event are: \n\n\n\nDate:\nThursday\, 1st December 2016\n\n\nVenue:\nThe Ramen Bar (Basement)\, Kokoro\, 51 South William Street\, Dublin 2\n\n\nTime:\n6pm – 8.30pm and beyond\n\n\nMenu:\nSelection of dishes pre-ordered (please let us know if you are vegetarian in advance)\n\n\nPrice:\n€30.00 per person (for meal)\n\n\nInvitation:\nOpen to members & non-members\n\n\n\nIf you would like to join us for the dinner\, please R.S.V.P. by COB Monday 28th  of November 2016 to Alice via email at:info@ija.ie or by phone on: 01-2352842 or fill in the registration form below. \nPayment in advance is preferred but on the night is acceptable. Cancellations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. URL:https://ija.ie/event/bounenkai-2016-the-ramen-bar/ LOCATION:The Ramen Bar (Basement)\,\, Kokoro\, 51 South William Street\, Dublin 2\, 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://ija.ie/wp-content/uploads/bonenkai1.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160906T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160927T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111653 CREATED:20160726T160234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160726T160234Z UID:152-1473184800-1475004600@ija.ie SUMMARY:IJA Japanese Language Class Series DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Business Japanese \nLooking to impress a Japanese client a meeting? Upcoming business trip to Japan? Then the IJA is delighted to invite you to a series of business-centric Japanese Language Classes this September. The classes will be hosted on Tuesday evenings in the heart of Dublin’s CBD by native Japanese and long-term Irish resident Mr. Tetsuo Hirohama\, a fully qualified teacher at all levels and founding member of the Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Ireland. Medium of instruction to be English. Some knowledge of Japanese useful but not essential – this is an Introductory level class. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! \nTime & Date : Each Tuesday in September – 6th\, 13th \, 20th and 27th. Classes will be 90 mins in duration and will be held from 6pm to 7:30 pm. \nCost for Members : 60 Euro for 4 week course\nCost for Non-Members: 100 Euro for 4 week course URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-japanese-language-class-series/ LOCATION:Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\,\, Dublin 2\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ija.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/japanese.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR