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SUMMARY:Business Seminar | Preparing for the next world EXPO in Osaka\, Japan
DESCRIPTION:**This event is currently open to IJA and IJCC members only via invitation**\n.\nIreland Japan Association in cooperation with Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC) are pleased to invite you to a business seminar ‘Preparing for the next world EXPO in Osaka\, Japan’.\n.\nWe will be joined by representatives of the Embassy of Japan in Ireland\, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition where we will learn about our Global Ireland strategy\, an introduction to Expo and our learnings from the Expo 2020 in Dubai.\n.\nPlease join us for this highly anticipated event with an esteemed panel of guest speakers at the beautiful PwC Ireland headquarters in Dublin. There will be networking opportunities with senior business leaders with connections to Ireland and Japan.\n.\nDate: Wednesday\, October 11\, 2023\nTime: 5.30 p.m.\nVenue: PwC Ireland\, 1 Spencer Dock\, Dublin 1\, D01 X9R7\n.\n\n GUEST SPEAKERS: \n\nMr. Norio Maruyama\, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland\nMr. Norio Maruyama was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary\, Embassy of Japan in Ireland\, in December 2022. Immediately prior to that he was the Ambassador to South Africa\, Eswatini and Lesotho. Earlier in his career he was Ambassador to the European Union. He joined Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1983 having graduated from the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Economics.\n\n\n\n\n.\nMr. Yushi Tanaka\, Executive Advisor to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo\nMr. Yushi Tanaka is the Managing Director of ORIX Aviation. He joined ORIX Corporation\, a Japan headquartered multinational financial group in 2002. He moved to Hong Kong to diversify the group’s funding base in 2010 before moving to Ireland in 2013 to specialize in aircraft leasing. He is also chairman of the Japanese Business Society in Ireland in addition to his advisory role in promoting World Expo 2025.\n\n\n\n.\n\nMr. John Concannon Director General\, Global Ireland\, Department of Foreign Affairs\nMr. John Concannon is the Director General of “Global Ireland”\, which is an initiative designed to double Ireland’s international footprint by 2025. Previously\, he held numerous leadership roles across both public and private sectors\, including with Unilever\, Dubarry\, Fáilte Ireland\, the Taoiseach’s Office and a number of other Government departments. He is a graduate of Galway University\, and holds a Masters Degree in Business Studies\, and a Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Marketing Practice.\n.\n.\nThis is an exclusive event with limited spaces available for the IJA and IJCC members only.\n.\nTo register\, please RSVP by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.\nPlease note that we will not be able to take walk-ins on the day due to building security.\n.\nThis event is organised by:\n\n.\nThis event is supported by:
URL:https://ija.ie/event/business-seminar-preparing-for-the-next-world-expo-in-osaka-japan/
LOCATION:PwC Ireland\, One Spencer Dock\, North Wall Quay\, Dublin 1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Business,Corporate
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SUMMARY:IJA Annual Golf Outing 2023
DESCRIPTION:Ireland Japan Association would like to invite you to our Annual Golf Outing 2023 tournament. It will take place on Monday\, 4th September\, and we will be returning to the stunning Foxrock Golf Club\, Dublin – one of the longest established golf clubs in Ireland designed by world renowned course architect Harry Colt.\n.\nGet your teams ready\, register early\, and join us for an amazing day of golf!\n.\nIJA members and non-members are very welcome to join!\n* Teams of 4\n* Individual players\n* Dinner Only Guests\n.\nDate: Monday\, 4th September 2023\nTime: 12.30 p.m.\nVenue: Foxrock Golf Club\, Torquay Road\, Foxrock\, Dublin 18\n.\nCompetition format: Four-person team scramble. Rules of play will be sent to all teams/participants closer to the event date.\n.\n..\n\n.\nTickets and bookings:\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\nTo book your ticket\, please RSVP by Monday\, 21st August by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.\n\n.\nPlan of the day:\n* Arrival from 12 p.m. Light lunch & refreshments available before the game.\n* First tee time at 12.30 p.m. (slots after that will be allocated on a first come basis).\n* Dinner and Prize Giving from 6.30 p.m.\n\n\n.\nPrize Sponsorship Opportunity:\nIf you or your company would like to sponsor a prize at the IJA Annual Golf Outing 2023\, please contact us by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.\n\n.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-annual-golf-outing-2023/
LOCATION:Foxrock Golf Club\, Torquay Road\, Foxrock\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Golf
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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SUMMARY:Ikebana Summer Workshop | With Tomoko Ozaki
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to our Ikebana Summer Workshop with Ikebana instructor Tomoko Ozaki on 26th August in Dublin.\n.\nLearn about Ikebana traditions and principles\, make your own Ikebana arrangement and change the way you think about floral displays.\n.\nDate: Saturday\, 26th August 2023\nTime: 2 – 4 PM (2 hours)\nVenue: Ireland Japan Association\, C/O Oomi Travel\, The Nutley Building\, First Floor\, Nutley Lane\, Dublin 4\, D04 EY42 (Google Maps)\n.\n\n.\nTickets: €60 IJA Members | €75 Non-members\n.\nBookings: If you would like to participate in this workshop\, please RSVP by Monday\, 21st August by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.\n* Flowers and Kenzan (metal holder for your arrangement) are included in the ticket price.\n* Tea/Coffee break is included in the ticket price.\n* Limited places available and early booking is advised.\n* Cancellations have to be made by Wednesday\, 23rd August. No refunds will be available after this date.\n.\nWith origins budding from the 16th century Ikebana is meant to express life’s perpetual change and renewal in a natural landscape. Using Rikka\, Shoka\, and Free styles as you consider the essence of the flowers\, and present them in a simple and beautiful way. Use your inventiveness with the materials provided to convey or effect a mood\, the possibilities are endless.\n.\nWhat you will need to bring with you:\n* Shallow container/dish/vase for the arrangement\n* Scissors\n* Paper/newspaper where to wrap flowers after the workshop\n.\nThis event is organised in cooperation with the IJA Corporate member Oomi Travel.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ikebana-summer-workshop-with-tomoko-ozaki/
LOCATION:Oomi Travel\, The Nutley Building\, First Floor\, Nutley Lane\, Dublin 4\, D04 EY42
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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SUMMARY:IJA Annual Dinner 2023
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the IJA Council\, it is our pleasure to invite you to the IJA Annual Dinner 2023 – our largest and most enjoyable event of the year which we hope you\, your friends and colleagues can attend.\n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us for celebrations\, fine dining and prize giving on Friday\, 12th May 2023 at one of Dublin’s most luxurious and beautiful venues – Conrad Dublin.\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, 12th May 2023\nTime: From 6.30 p.m.\nVenue: Conrad Dublin\, Earlsfort Terracе\, Saint Kevin’s\, Dublin 2\, D02 V562 – Google Maps\n\n\n\nGuest of Honour: H.E. Mr. Norio Maruyama\, Ambassador of Japan in Ireland\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDress Code: Suits/Dress/Business (not black-tie)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporate Sponsorship: We are offering sponsorship opportunities for our Corporate members at the event. To sponsor a prize\, please send details of prize to info@ija.ie by Friday\, 28th April 2023. Your company logo will be displayed on the night on large screens and inside printed guest programmes.\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets:\n* IJA Members: €130 (per person)\n* Non-Members: €150 (per person)\n* Corporate Members: €1\,300 (Table of 10)\nCancellations made after Friday\, 28th April are non-refundable.\n\n\n\n\n\nSeating Arrangements: Round Tables seating 8-10 people. Corporate Tables catered for. If you would like to be seated at a particular table and/or have any dietary requirements\, email special requests to us before Friday\, 28th April 2023.\n\n\n\n\nHOW TO BOOK: \n\n\n\nBook Direct: info@ija.ie | Tel: 01-6787008 (Persons in Charge: Darina or Carmel)\nTickets Online: **Bookings online for the IJA Annual Dinner 2023 are closed now.**\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP/Booking Deadline: Friday\, 28th April 2023\nPlease note that places are limited and early booking is advised.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-annual-dinner-2023/
LOCATION:Conrad Dublin\, Earlsfort Terracе\, Dublin 2\, D02 V562\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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SUMMARY:Follow-Up Japanese Language and Culture Course | Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Continue to improve your Japanese language skills and learn useful and interesting culture\, travel and business tips at the IJA 4-week Follow-Up Japanese Language and Culture Course for beginners!\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting date: Monday\, 8th May 2023\nTime: 6.30 PM – 8 PM (each class – 90min)\n* 1st class – Monday\, 8th May\n* 2nd class – Monday\, 15th May\n* 3rd class – Monday\, 22nd May\n* 4th class – Monday\, 29th May\n\n\n\n\nVenue:  Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n€80 – IJA Members\n€120 – Non-members\nSpaces are limited and early booking is advised.\nAdvised age group: 18+\n\n\n\nBookings:\nTo book your place\, please RSVP by Tuesday\, 2nd May 2023 by email: info@ija.ie\, or call: 01-6787008.\nPlease note that cancellations should be made by Tuesday\, 2nd May. After this date refunds will not be available. \n\n\n\nWho this course is designed for?\n* Anyone with no or very little Japanese language experience.\n* Participants of our previous language courses for beginners.\n* Anyone who is thinking of visiting Japan as a tourist or on business.\n* Anyone who has been to Japan in the past and would like to know more about the country.\n* Anyone who would like a little ‘taste’ of Japanese before studying in college or doing Japanese language studies.\n\n\n\nThis course will focus on:\n\n* Essential Japanese language skills\n* Cultural insights\n* Travel tips\n* Business tips\n\n\n\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 with the teacher and fellow students.\n\n\n\nThis course is organized in cooperation with:
URL:https://ija.ie/event/follow-up-japanese-language-and-culture-course-beginners/
LOCATION:Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\,\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230430T120000
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SUMMARY:Experience Japan 2023
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend this year’s Experience Japan Hanami Festival on Sunday 30th April 2023\, from 12–4pm. The festival is a free\, family-friendly day out where you can enjoy and celebrate Japanese – Irish culture in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House\, and witness performances\, demonstrations\, seminars\, and traditions both old and in the making!\n\n\n\n\nThe festival takes its name from ‘Hanami’: the traditional Japanese custom of viewing flowers\, especially cherry blossoms\, to mark the arrival of Spring. Each year Experience Japan brings families and friends together in the beautiful setting of Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park\, to enjoy music and dance performances\, martial arts demonstrations\, seminars\, and a variety of traditional arts and crafts\, and to discover Japanese culture\, including lots of delicious Japanese food. Many festival-goers dress for the occasion: in traditional styles\, following Japanese fashion subcultures\, or in cosplay.\n\n\n\nFestival team also is looking for volunteers who could help at the festival. Volunteers are invited to complete the application form to register as a volunteer for the 2023 festival. Any questions can be emailed to volunteers.experiencejapan@gmail.com\n\n\n\nFor more information and latest updates\, please check Experience Japan website:\n\nhttp://experiencejapan.ie/ and follow online on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceJapanIE/
URL:https://ija.ie/event/experience-japan-2023/
LOCATION:Farmleight House & Estate\, Phoenix Park\, Dublin 15\, D15 TD50\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T190000
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SUMMARY:Ireland as a Strategic Investment Location | Business Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Ireland Japan Association in association with Dillon Eustace\, IDA Ireland and CPL would like to invite you to a business seminar discussing Ireland as a strategic investment location on Thursday\, 27 April\, 2023 at 5.00pm.\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, 27th April 2023\nTime: 5 PM\nVenue: Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2\n\n\n \n\nThe event will commence with a welcome address from H.E. Mr. Norio Maruyama\, Japanese Ambassador to Ireland and Catherine Grennell-Whyte\, IJA Chairperson followed by a panel discussion with representatives from Dillon Eustace\, IDA Ireland and CPL. Further details are below.\n \nIf you would like to attend please RSVP to events@dilloneustace.ie by Thursday 20th April. Please note that spaces are limited to 50 attendees and allocated on a first come first served basis\, and this event is open to IJA Members only.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ireland-as-a-strategic-investment-location-business-seminar/
LOCATION:Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\,\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:**This event is fully booked now.** [updated on 11.04.2023]\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to Japanese Calligraphy Workshop to learn the ancient wisdom and value of Japanese symbols together with artist\, educator and writer Azumi Uchitani.\n\n\n\nUnplug from every day’s hustles and bustles\, create a state of peace to express yourself\, and experience a ritual with a brush and ink on paper!\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, 22nd April 2023\nTime: 3 -5 PM (90min workshop followed by 30min tea/coffee break)\nVenue: 2 Cumberland Place\, 3rd Floor\, Fenian Street\, Dublin 2\, D02 H0V5 – Google Maps\n\n\n\nTickets: €20 IJA Members | €30 Non Members\n* Your ticket will include workshop materials: paper and ink. Calligraphy brush will be provided to all participants during the time of workshop.\n* Places are limited and early booking is advised. \n* Suitable for all age groups.\n\n\n\nBookings: To book your place\, please RSVP by Monday\, 17th April 2023 by email: info@ija.ie\, or call: 01-6787008.\nPlease note that cancellations should be made by Wednesday\, 19th April. After this date refunds will not be available.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect during this workshop:\n* You will learn basic principles and techniques of calligraphy\, including different brush strokes.\n* You will have the opportunity to practice body movements and mindful meditation.\n* You will be able to express yourself and practice calligraphy on paper with brush and ink. \n\nAbout Azumi Uchitani\n\nAzumi is a leading Japanese management consultant\, educator\, public speaker\, communication expert\, writer and professional artist. Currently located in Dublin\, Ireland\, she is providing services internationally through business partners in London and New York\, fulfilling her life mission to build an essential bridge between Japan and the west in business\, culture\, art and spirituality. Azumi offers corporate training\, lectures & talks\, business advisory\, art works & writing and inner peace lifestyle coaching. Her art works & poems are exhibited at two locations in New York at Nomadworks. Her artworks are appreciated in both corporate & private collection in New York\, London\, Amsterdam\, and Dublin.\n\nFor over 25 years\, Azumi has been passionately helping CEOs\, management teams and Investors to build cultural competence to succeed in M&A\, joint ventures and developing new business with Japan. She is known as a corporate “marriage” expert\, helping both Japanese and European sides who have “lost in translation” to re-connect and build a more solid bridge as a team to communicate and move forward. She is an experienced professional lifestyle coach\, speaker & presenter\, two-times TEDx speaker\, appearing on Dutch TV and media and online platforms\, her talks are appreciated internationally. Azumi works on a global scale. Her clients include fortune 500 companies in IT\, finance\, tax & legal sectors\, consulting firms\, media production\, leading museums and educators as well as public sectors and non-profit organisations.\n\nWhat makes her work so unique and popular is her holistic approach to build emotional intelligence and bring harmony to life\, interconnecting business\, culture\, art and spirituality. Azumi decodes the complexity and mysticism of Japanese culture and philosophy in a simple practical way with the truth and authenticity\, in a way no other would explain. She gently guides every client to uncover the essence of Japanese ancient wisdom and how to incorporate that into our everyday business & life.\n\n\n\nThis workshop is organized in cooperation with ElectroRoute:
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanese-calligraphy-workshop/
LOCATION:ElectroRoute HQ\, 2 Cumberland Place\, 3rd Floor\, Fenian Street\, Dublin 2\, D02 H0V5\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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SUMMARY:When Manga Meets Science | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join an online webinar ‘When Manga Meets Science’ presented by Science Manga artist Hayanon on Saturday\, 25th March. \nDate: Saturday\, 25th March 2023\nTime: 1 -2.15 p.m.\nLocation: Online – previous registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ej-seminar-when-manga-meets-science-tickets-576332575247 \n  \n \n  \nHayanon is a mangaka – a master of Japanese manga – holding a BA in Physics and Masters in English Education. She writes and illustrates comic strips about science topics such as auroras\, global warming\, cosmic rays and many more. These comics are mainly aimed towards children and non-scientists\, though she has written for many audiences. \nOver the past twenty years\, Hayanon has produced science comics for magazines\, newspapers\, universities\, research institutes\, JAXA and NASA. \nDuring her talk she will look at the crossover between Science and Manga looking at how different approaches can be used to get scientific information across to different audiences. In addition Hayanon will look at her career\, her approach to different topics and the influences on her professional work. \nFor more information and to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ej-seminar-when-manga-meets-science-tickets-576332575247 \n*** \nScience Manga Artist Hayanon Blog: https://www.hayanon.jp/\nHayanon Science Manga Studio: https://www.sciencemanga.jp/
URL:https://ija.ie/event/when-manga-meets-science-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T123952
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SUMMARY:IJA AGM 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 33rd Annual General Meeting for the Ireland Japan Association will take place on Thursday\, 23rd March 2023 at 2.30 p.m. \n\nDate: Thursday\, 23rd March 2023\nTime: 2.30 p.m.\nIn person: Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2\nOnline: An option to join remotely via Zoom will be available. Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants closer to the event date.\n  \n \n  \nThis event is open to ALL IJA MEMBERS\, and we encourage you to attend.\nPlease note that you need to be a fully paid-up member to vote and attend the AGM. \nPlease find the IJA AGM 2023 Agenda here! \nPlease RSVP by Thursday\, 16th March 2023 by email: info@ija.ie if you would like to attend the AGM. Please add a note if you will be attending in person or wish to join the meeting remotely via Zoom. \n\n\nIJA GENERAL MEETING 2023\nThe IJA has received a proposal to amend the Paragraph 9 (Accounts) of the IJA Constitution regarding the wording and terms used in it. Proposed amendment: \n‘The accounting year end shall be 31 December. The audit exempt accounts (Financial Statements) of the Association shall be prepared annually in accordance with relevant financial reporting framework in Ireland by an external accountancy firm\, who is not a member of the Association and shall be submitted to the Members for approval at the General Meeting.  In any given year\, audited accounts can be prepared instead of the audit exempt accounts (Financial Statements)\, provided the decision to do this is made by a majority approval of the Council.  The Association shall not be responsible for expenditure incurred in its name by unauthorised persons.’  \nAs per Paragraph 13 of the IJA Constitution\, A General Meeting of the Association\, other than an Annual General Meeting\, may be convened by giving to the members fourteen days notice of such meeting and specifying the purpose\, time and venue during which a resolution will be put to the vote. \nThe IJA proposes that the IJA General Meeting takes place on Thursday\, 23rd March 2023 at 2.30 p.m. – before the start of the IJA AGM 2023. The AGM will start immediately after the General Meeting concludes. \n\n\n\nCOUNCIL NOMINATIONS\nUPDATE |  23.02.2023 – Thank you for sending your nominations for the IJA Council elections. Submissions of nominations for the IJA Council elections are closed now. \n\nUnder the Constitution\, we are required to have 3 Individual Council Members and 6 Corporate Member representatives. We encourage new nominations so please get in touch if you have anyone you would like to nominate or indeed\, if you wish to be nominated to sit on Council.\n\nPlease see 2023 Council Nomination form here!\nNomination forms should be received by email: info@ija.ie by the COB on Thursday\, 23rd February 2023.\n\nIJA COUNCIL ELECTIONS\nUPDATE | 27.02.2023 – We are pleased to announce that this year we have received enough nominations to satisfy the constitutional requirements for Chairperson\, Vice Chairperson and Ordinary Council members\, and all places can be filled without requiring a vote. Results and the names of the incoming Council will be announced at the AGM 2023 on 23rd March.\n 
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-agm-2023/
LOCATION:Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\,\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Business
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T200000
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SUMMARY:Japanese Language and Culture Course | For Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Improve your Japanese language skills and learn useful and interesting culture\, travel and business tips at the IJA 4-week Japanese language and culture course for beginners! \nStarting date: Monday\, 20th February 2023\n* 1st class – Monday\, 20th February\n* 2nd class – Monday \, 27th February\n* 3rd class – Monday\, 6th March\n* 4th class – Monday\, 13th March \nTime: 6.30 PM – 8 PM (each class – 90min)\nVenue:  Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2 \n \nCost:\n€80 – IJA Members\n€120 – Non-members\nSpaces are limited and early booking is advised.\nAdvised age group: 18+ \nBookings:\nTo book your place\, please RSVP by Monday\, 13th February 2023 by email: info@ija.ie\, or call: 01-6787008.\nPlease note that cancellations should be made by Wednesday\, 15th February. After this date refunds will not be available.\n \nWho this course is designed for?\n* Anyone with no or very little Japanese language experience.\n* Anyone who is thinking of visiting Japan as a tourist or on business.\n* Anyone who has been to Japan in the past and would like to know more about the country.\n* Anyone who would like a little ‘taste’ of Japanese before studying in college or doing Japanese language studies.\n \nThis course will focus on:\n* Essential Japanese language skills\n* Cultural insights\n* Travel tips\n* Business tips \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 with the teacher and fellow students.\n\nThis course is organized in cooperation with:
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanese-language-and-culture-course-for-beginners-2023/
LOCATION:Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\,\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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SUMMARY:Bounenkai 2022 | End of the Year Party
DESCRIPTION:Another year comes to an end and we would like to invite all our members\, friends and supporters to join us for the IJA Bounenkai End of the Year Party on 7th December at Yamamori North City\, Dublin. \nBounenkai is the way Japanese companies\, families and friends celebrate the end of the year together\, in a casual setting. We hope you can join us for a delicious Japanese 3-course dinner followed by live jazz music and cheerful celebrations! \nEvent is open to everyone! \nDate: Wednesday\, 7th December 2022\nTime: 6.30 p.m.\nVenue: Yamamori North City\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lwr.\, Dublin 1 \n  \n \nTickets:\n€70 – IJA Members | €80 – Non-Members \nBookings: If you would like to join Bounenkai celebrations\, please RSVP by Wednesday\, 30th November by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.\n* Places are limited and early booking is recommended.\n* Drinks are not included in the ticket price.\n* Cancellations: Please note that cancellations will be accepted by COB on Friday\, 2nd December. After this date refunds will not be available. \n \nEvent programme:\n* Arrivals from 6.30 p.m.\n* Welcome words and Kanpai by Tsugumi Yamamoto\, IJA Vice-Chairperson\n* 3-course Japanese dinner will be served at 7 p.m.\n* Live jazz music by Andrea Jones Quartet & Jio from 9 p.m. & celebrations until late! \nPlease feel free to share this invitation with your families\, friends and colleagues. \nCorporate members and teams are welcome! A great opportunity for corporate members and teams to join celebrations in Dublin city centre venue with delicious meal & live music! \n*** \nAbout Andrea Jones Quartet (jazz) & Jio \n\n \n  \nThe Andrea Jones Quartet is a collaborative group led by tenor saxophonist Andrea Jones that features the cream of the crop of emerging young talents in Irish jazz. Graduates of the DCU Centre for Jazz and Contemporary Music\, Andrea is joined by Patrick Keegan on electric guitar\, Aidan Gray on electric bass\, and Michael McCarthy on drums. As composers\, each member brings you into a different sound-world comprising group textures and improvisations\, expansive narrative themes\, and both short and long form compositions inspired by a wide range of jazz; from Monk to Mark Turner. \n  \n\n  \n  \n\n \n  \nA vinyl set of slow-mo selections from Jio will follow. Found regularly behind the counter at All City. Co-brains behind the label/party Pear with Fio Fa\, while also in (co)charge of labels Arís and P.U.P. A DJ when called upon in clubs\, festivals and other fine establishments such as Rinse FM\, NTS and DDR. A man of many styles\, most of them summed up with the neat term ‘dance’ – while also a small dose of ‘yacht rock’ for good measure.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/bounenkai-2022/
LOCATION:Yamamori North City\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lower\, North City\, Dublin 1\, D01 A593\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T123952
CREATED:20221027T134207Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Fine Dining Event | Ichigo Ichie\, Cork
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Please note that this event is fully booked now. [Updated on 07.11.2022] \nThe Ireland Japan Association is delighted to invite you to the unique Japanese fine dining event at the Michelin star Japanese restaurant Ichigo Ichie on Friday\, 18th November in Cork. \nJoin us for an unforgettable and timeless experience of exquisite Japanese haute-cuisine by Chef Takashi Miyazaki! \nDate: Friday\, 18th November 2022\nTime: 6 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.\nVenue: Ichigo Ichie\, 5 Fenns Quay\, Sheares Street\, Cork\, T12 RY7Y \n  \n \n  \nTickets: €105 – IJA Members | €120 – Non Members\n* Drinks are not included in the ticket price.\n* Preference will be given to the IJA and JBS members for reservations. \nBookings: Please RSVP by Monday\, 7th November by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.\n* Places are limited and early booking is advised.\n* Cancellations are accepted by Thursday\, 10th November strictly. After this date refunds will not be available. \nIchigo Ichie (meaning ‘once in a lifetime’) offers a rare kind of sanctuary dining and an unforgettable experience of Japanese haute-cuisine by its Chef Takashi Miyazaki. His kaiseki multi-course tasting menu with elaborately prepared dishes will bring you on an amazing taste journey through Japanese cuisine to enjoy a unique moment that flows and forever separates you from any other restaurant experience. \nPlease note that the ticket does not include travel to Cork and back. All travel arrangements as well as overnight accommodation\, if you decide to stay in Cork after the event\, must be organized by yourself. \n  \nPhoto: https://ichigoichie.ie/
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanese-fine-dining-event-ichigo-ichie-cork/
LOCATION:Ichigo Ichie\, 5 Fenns Quay\, Sheares Street\, Cork city\, T12 RY7Y\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T123952
CREATED:20221004T090059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T095920Z
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SUMMARY:Ikebana Workshop with Tomoko Sempo Yanagi
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT | Please note that the afternoon session at 1 p.m. is SOLD OUT now (you can be added to a waiting list)\, and a few tickets are available for morning session at 10.30 a.m. only.  – updated on 14.10.2022 \n  \nWe are delighted to invite you to join Tomoko Sempo Yanagi\, Professor of Ikenobo Ikebana Society and Chairperson of Ikenobo UK and Ireland Group\, at her Dublin ‘Ikebana workshop’ to discover art\, history and specific techniques of Ikebana\, and have hands-on experience creating beautiful Ikebana flower arrangement to take home with you! \nDate: Saturday\, 29th October 2022\nTime: 10.30 AM – 12 PM (A few places still available) | 1 PM – 2.30 PM (This session is SOLD OUT)\nVenue: Warrenmount Education Centre\, 15/17 Mill Street\, Dublin 8\, D08 V58X \nTickets:\n* €25 for one workshop | €45 for two workshops (workshop\, flowers\, materials)\n* €40 for one workshop | €60 for two workshops (workshop\, flowers\, materials + 1 Kenzan)\nVases can be purchased at the venue at the face value €10-20. \nBookings: To book your ticket\, please RSVP by Friday\, 21st October by email: info@ija.ie or call us: 01-6787008.\nCancellations: Cancellations have to be made by Tuesday\, 25th October. After this date refunds will not be available.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent plan:\n\n* History\, philosophy and traditions of Ikebana flower arranging art.\n* Demonstration of Ikebana flower arranging by Tomoko Sempo Yanagi.\n* for participants to create their own Ikebana arrangements with the guidance from Tomoko Sempo Yanagi and her assistants.\n* Photo option of the finished arrangements.\n* Participants will receive an informative leaflet about Ikebana.\n* Optional: For continuous learning\, participants will have the opportunity to enroll in Ikebana distance learning courses and attend in-person sessions (workshop and/or demonstration) which will be offered by Tomoko Sempo Yanagi in Dublin. More details will be available at the workshop. \n\n\n\n\nIkebana is an ancient and meditative Japanese art of flower arranging\, initially known as Ikenobo\, and cherished by emperors\, high-ranked warriors and lords. It dates back to over 550 years ago and and is still practiced as a highly respected cultural art form all over the world maintaining traditional methods and incorporating several new styles that developed over the history.\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\n\n\n‘Flowers are not only beautiful\, but they could reflect the passing of time\, and how we respond to an ever-changing future. There is beauty not only in an open flower\, but also a flower’s bud which holds the energy of life as it opens towards the future. Together with flowers\, humans are vital parts of nature and arranging Ikebana expresses this awareness.’ – Tomoko Sempo Yanagi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tomoko Sempo Yanagi\nTomoko Sempo Yanagi holds professor status with the Ikenobo School of Ikebana. Experienced in Ikebana since childhood. Her first public Ikebana demonstration was in California in 1989. After she moved to the UK in 1998\, she exhibited her Ikebana works and conducted workshops at various places and occasions including The Embassy of Japan\, Hammersmith and Fulham Flower Show\, Google European HQ (Dublin)\, Cisco Poland\, Flower Council of Holland\, and a range of secondary schools in London. She was awarded a bronze medal at the Royal Horticultural Society\, London Flower Show in 2001. Educated and lived in Japan\, the US and the UK\, she is also a mother of Irish/Japanese boys.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ikebana-workshop-with-tomoko-sempo-yanagi/
LOCATION:Warrenmount Education Centre\, 15/17 Mill Street\, Dublin 8\, Dublin\, D08 V58X
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221027T140000
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SUMMARY:Japanese scrolls and the art of storytelling
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2022 this year and invite you to an online webinar ‘Japanese scrolls and the art of storytelling’. \nDate: Thursday\, 27th October 2022\nTime: 1 PM\nVenue: Please note that this event will take place online only (updated on 10.10.2022)\nRegistration is required: https://bit.ly/Japanese_Scrolls \n \n  \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Mary Redfern \nDr. Mary Redfern is Curator for the East Asian Collections at the Chester Beatty\, Dublin. A specialist in Japanese art\, particularly prints and ceramics\, her wider research interests include the creation and consumption of art between cultures. Mary completed her PhD at the University of East Anglia\, examining Japanese imperial tableware and diplomatic dining. She worked with East Asian collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum\, the National Museum of Scotland and Bristol’s City Museum and Art Gallery. Her publications include The Art of Friendship: Japanese Surimono Prints (Chester Beatty\, 2017) and Tennō no dainingu hōru (The Emperor’s Dining Hall) written with Yamazaki Taisuke and Imaizumi Yoshiko (Shibunkaku\, 2017). \nFor more information and to register: https://bit.ly/Japanese_Scrolls \n*** \nThis event is jointly organised by UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies\, and supported by Ireland Japan Association\, Experience Japan and UCD Japanese Society.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanese-scrolls-and-the-art-of-storytelling/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221020T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221020T140000
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SUMMARY:Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Information Session
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2022 this year and invite you to an online webinar ‘Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Information Session’. \nThis session will look at a career options for new graduates. \nDate: Thursday\, 20th October 2022\nTime: 1 PM\nVenue: Online\nRegistration is required: http://bit.ly/JET-2022 \n \nGuest Speaker: Mr Seán Gillis\, JET Programme Coordinator\, Embassy of Japan in Ireland\, former JET \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. \nIreland 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. \nFor more information and to register: http://bit.ly/JET-2022 \n*** \nThis event is jointly organised by UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies\, and supported by the Embassy of Japan in Ireland\, Experience Japan and UCD Japanese Society.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japan-exchange-teaching-programme-information-session/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221013T190000
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SUMMARY:Mediatization of Japanese politics: the changing nature of political communication
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2022 this year and invite you to an online webinar ‘Mediatization of Japanese Politics: the changing nature of political communication’. \nThe book deals with the era of television penetration in Japan. Political communication shifted from being dominated by organisations\, such as political parties\, agricultural associations or trade unions\, to mass media\, with television playing a significant role. \nDate: Thursday\, 13th October 2022\nTime: 6 PM\nVenue: Hybrid event – Online and at O’Brien Centre for Science Room 1.37 – Lynch Th F\nRegistration is required: https://bit.ly/UCD_Mediatization \n \n  \nGuest speaker: Prof. Iwao Osaka \nProf. Osaka is Associate Professor in Japanese politics at the Department of Political Science\, Faculty of Law\, Komazawa University\, Tokyo and the Director of the Komazawa University Institute for Journalism and Policy Studies. [see] \nHe specialises in political communication\, and his research is concerned with how political parties and elected officials communicated with the general public in the post-World War II era after Japan became a democratic country with a parliamentary cabinet system enshrined in its new constitution. \nHe published a book on the changing nature of political communication in Japan from the 1950s to the 2000s\, entitled Japanese Politics and the Media (⽇本政治とメディア). It was published by prestigious Chūō Kōron\, Tokyo\, 2014. \nFor more information and to register: https://bit.ly/UCD_Mediatization \n*** \nThis event is jointly organised by UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies\, and supported by Ireland Japan Association\, Experience Japan and UCD Japanese Society.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/mediatization-of-japanese-politics/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T210000
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SUMMARY:IJA Golf Outing 2022
DESCRIPTION:**SAVE THE DATE!** \nIreland Japan Association would like to invite you to our Annual Golf Outing 2022 tournament that will take place on Monday\, 5th September. This year we will return to the stunning Foxrock Golf Club\, Dublin – one of the longest established golf clubs in Ireland designed by world renowned course architect Harry Colt. \nGet your teams ready\, register early\, and join us for an amazing day of golf!\n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, 5th September 2022\nTime: 12.30 p.m.\nVenue: Foxrock Golf Club\, Torquay Road\, Foxrock\, Dublin 18\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition format:\nFour-person team scramble.\nRules of play will be sent to all teams/participants closer to the event date.\n\n\n\nTickets:\n**Reduced ticket prices for the IJA members available this year!**\n* Price per team of 4 (including dinner): €450 members | €560 non-members\n* Individual price (including dinner): €100 members | €150 non-members\n* Dinner only: €50 \n\nPlan of the day:\n* Arrival from 12 p.m. Light lunch & refreshments available before the game.\n* First tee time at 12.30 p.m. (slots after that will be allocated on a first come basis).\n* Dinner and Prize Giving at 6.30 p.m. \n\nBookings/RSVP: To reserve a place and book your tickets\, please RSVP by Monday\, 29th August by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-golf-outing-2022/
LOCATION:Foxrock Golf Club\, Torquay Road\, Foxrock\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Golf
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T123952
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SUMMARY:Summer Ikebana Workshop with Tomoko Ozaki
DESCRIPTION:**FULLY BOOKED**\n[updated on 01.07.2022]\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to our Summer Ikebana Workshop with Tomoko Ozaki\, where you will have an opportunity to learn about Ikebana traditions and principles\, as well as make your own Ikebana flower arrangement.\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, 9th July 2022\nTime: 11am – 1pm (2h)\nVenue: Yamamori North City (Outdoor Garden)\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lower\, North City\, Dublin 1\, D01 A593\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: €25 (IJA Members) | €40 (Non-Members)\n* All materials – flowers\, kenzan and container-  are included in the ticket price. €10 off ticket price if you own and bring your own kenzan for the workshop!\n* Limited places available so early booking is advised.\n* Cancellations have to be made 48h before the event. No refunds will be available after that.\n\n\n\nDuring this workshop you will learn about Ikebana flower arranging art in Japan\, its history and rich traditions\, flower arranging principles\, concept of lines\, space and colours. Ikebana master Tomoko Ozaki will offer practical guidance\, and during the workshop you will make your very own Ikebana centerpiece to take home with you! No previous experience is needed.\n\n\n\nOptional: Turn this day into a full  Japanese culture experience and treat yourself to a delicious Japanese lunch after the workshop at the Yamamori Sushi Restaurant! (Lunch is not included in the ticket price.)\n\n\n\nBookings: [Updated on 01.07.2022 – This workshop is fully booked now!]\nIf you would like to participate in this workshop\, please RSVP by Monday 4th July 12pm by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/summer-ikebana-workshop/
LOCATION:Yamamori North City\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lower\, North City\, Dublin 1\, D01 A593\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220617T233000
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SUMMARY:IJA Annual Dinner 2022
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the IJA Council\, it is our pleasure to invite you to the IJA Annual Dinner 2022\, our largest and most enjoyable event of the year which we hope you\, your friends and colleagues can attend.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe will come together on Friday\, 17th June 2022 to celebrate the IJA and its members\, and the upcoming year ahead of us at one of Dublin’s most beautiful venues – Radisson Blu St\, Helen’s Hotel. \n\n\n \n\n\nDate: Friday\, 17th June 2022\nTime: From 6.30 p.m.\nVenue: Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel\, Stillorgan Road\, Dublin\n\nGuest of Honour: Mr. Martin Naughton\, Irish entrepreneur and philanthropist\, founder of Glen Dimplex\n\n\n\n \n\n\nSpecial Members Prize Draw: 2 Return tickets to Japan sponsored by Finnair\, IJA Travel Partner 2022\n\n\n \n\n\nDress Code: Suits/Dress/Business (not black-tie)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporate Sponsorship: We are offering sponsorship opportunities for our Corporate members at the event. To sponsor a prize\, please send details of prize to info@ija.ie by Friday\, 3rd June 2022. Your company logo will be displayed on the night on large screens and inside guest programmes.\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets:\n* IJA Members: €80 (per person)\n* Non-Members: €110 (per person)\n* Corporate Members: €1000 (Table of 10)\nCancellations made after Friday\, 3rd June are non-refundable.\n\n\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 to us before Friday\, 3rd June 2022.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP/Booking Deadline: Friday\, 3rd June 2022\n\nPlease note that places are limited and early booking is advised.\ninfo@ija.ie | Tel: 01-6787008\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS:\n\nBookings are closed now.\nFor more information\, please email: info@ija.ie
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-annual-dinner-2022/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel\, Stillorgan Road\, Dublin\, A94 V6W3
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T123952
CREATED:20220113T100015Z
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SUMMARY:IJA AGM 2022
DESCRIPTION:The 32nd Annual General Meeting for the Ireland Japan Association will take place on Thursday\, 24th March 2022 at 4.30 p.m. \nDate: Thursday\, 24th March 2022\nTime: 4.30 p.m.\nVenue: Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2\nOnline: An option to join the IJA AGM 2022 remotely will be provided. \n \nThis event is open to ALL IJA MEMBERS\, and we encourage you to attend.\nPlease note that you need to be a fully paid-up member to vote and attend the AGM. \n\nCOUNCIL NOMINATIONS\n\nUPDATE | 24.02.2022 – Thank you for sending your nominations for the IJA Council elections. Submissions of nominations for the IJA Council elections are closed now.\n\nUnder the Constitution\, we are required to have 3 Individual Council Members and 6 Corporate Member representatives. We encourage new nominations so please get in touch if you have anyone you would like to nominate or indeed\, if you wish to be nominated to sit on Council.\n\nPlease see 2022 Council Nomination form here!\nNomination forms should be received by email: info@ija.ie by the COB on Thursday\, 24th February 2022.\n\n\n\nIJA COUNCIL ELECTIONS \nWe are pleased to announce that this year we have received enough nominations to satisfy the constitutional requirements for Chairperson and Ordinary Council members\, and all places can be filled without requiring a vote.\n\nThis year we have received 2 nominations for the IJA Vice Chairperson seat and voting will be necessary to select one winner. Voting will take place on ElectionBuddy platform online from Thursday\, 10th March – Thursday\, 17th March 2022. \n\nEach member will receive an email with a unique access key which can only be used to vote once\, and your voting choices will remain anonymous. You will be able to cast your vote to elect your preferred nominee among candidates for the IJA Vice-Chairperson seat.\n\nYou can vote in the IJA Council 2022 election if you are a paid-up IJA Individual or Corporate member. Paragraph 10 of the IJA Constitution notes that every member shall have one vote:\n\n\nCorporate members shall vote by one representative\, therefore the voting link will be sent only to one person within the company (usually the company representative who made the membership application).\nFamily membership holders shall be restricted to one vote per family.\n\n\n\nPlease find the IJA AGM 2022 Agenda here! \nPlease RSVP by Friday\, 18th March by email: info@ija.ie if you would like to attend the AGM. Please add a note if you will be attending in person or wish to join the meeting remotely.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-agm-2022/
CATEGORIES:Corporate
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220307T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T123952
CREATED:20220201T130009Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese language and culture course for beginners
DESCRIPTION:[THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED NOW!] \nAre you interested in Japan and Japanese culture? Would you like to improve your Japanese language skills? \nWe are delighted to invite you to our 4-week Japanese language and culture course for beginners which will provide you with essential language knowledge\, cultural insights and useful tips that will allow you to learn more about this fascinating country. \n\n\n\n\nStarting date: Monday\, 7th March 2022 \n* 1st class – Monday\, 7th March\n* 2nd class – Monday \, 14th March\n* 3rd class – Monday\, 21st March\n* 4th class – Monday\, 28th March \nTime: 6.30 PM – 8 PM (each class – 90min)\nVenue:  Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2 \n\n\n\nCost:\n€80 – IJA Members\n€120 – Non-members\nSpaces are limited and early booking is advised.\n\n\n\nWho this course is designed for?\n\n* Anyone with no or very little Japanese language experience.\n* Anyone who is thinking of visiting Japan as a tourist or on business.\n* Anyone who has been to Japan in the past and would like to know more about the country.\n* Anyone who would like to know Japanese manners and etiquette\, and how to welcome guests from Japan.\n* Anyone who would like a little ‘taste’ of Japanese before studying in college or doing Japanese language studies.\n\n\n\nThis course will focus on:\n\n* Japanese greetings and gestures\n* Japanese writing system and pronunciation\n* Terms of respect\n* Numbers\n* Japanese food and how to order at a restaurant\n* Japanese religions and renowned religious sites\n* Self-introduction in Japanese\n* Ask and answer questions about your name and country \n\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 with the teacher and fellow students. \n\nCovid-19 health and safety measures:\nWe will work closely with our hosts at Dillon Eustace to provide safe environment for everyone during the course\, and would like to ask that all course participants comply with the internal Covid-19 safety rules of the venue: \n* On a weekly basis\, complete visitor Covid-19 Form and return it to the venue by email not later than the day before arriving (in this case\, the Friday before).\n* The wearing of a suitable face covering when entering or leaving the building is required.\n* The wearing of a face covering whilst in the meeting room is at the discretion of the course teacher.\n* Hand sanitizers will be available in the meeting room for use. \n\nBookings:\nTo book your place\, please RSVP by Monday\, 28th February 2022 by email: info@ija.ie\, or call: 01-6787008.\nPlease note that cancellations should be made at least 48h in advance. \n\nThis course is organized in cooperation with:
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanese-language-and-culture-course-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\,\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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SUMMARY:Ikebana Demonstration | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Ireland Japan Association is delighted to invite you to join an online webinar ‘Ikebana Demonstration’ presented by Ikebana master Tomoko Sempo Yanagi\, Professor of Ikenobo Ikebana Society\, and Chairperson of Ikenobo UK and Ireland Group. \nDiscover the art\, history and specific techniques of Japanese flower arranging and learn tips on how to make beautiful Ikebana flower arrangements at your home. \n \n\nThis demonstration will include:\n*Display of pre-arranged Ikebana works.\n*History of Ikebana flower arranging art\, and how it relates to Japanese culture and business ethics.\n*Live Ikebana demonstration using materials easily available in supermarkets and/or gardens.\n\n*Q&A time \nDate: Sunday\, 6th March 2022\nTime: 11 a.m.\nOnline: Webinar will take place on Zoom and login details will be sent to all registered participants via e-mail. \n\n\nTickets:\n* IJA Members: Webinar is free of charge for the IJA members but registration is required by e-mail: info@ija.ie\n* Non-members: €5 (please book your tickets below)\n\n\n\nIkebana is an ancient and meditative Japanese art of flower arranging\, initially known as Ikenobo\, and cherished by emperors\, high-ranked warriors and lords. It dates back to over 550 years ago and and is still practiced as a highly respected cultural art form all over the world maintaining traditional methods and incorporating several new styles that developed over the history.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘Flowers are not only beautiful\, but they could reflect the passing of time\, and how we respond to an ever-changing future. There is beauty not only in an open flower\, but also a flower’s bud which holds the energy of life as it opens towards the future. Together with flowers\, humans are vital parts of nature and arranging Ikebana expresses this awareness.’ – Tomoko Sempo Yanagi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest speaker & presenter:\nTomoko Sempo Yanagi holds professor status with the Ikenobo School of Ikebana. Experienced in Ikebana since childhood. Her first public Ikebana demonstration was in California in 1989. After she moved to the UK in 1998\, she exhibited her Ikebana works and conducted workshops at various places and occasions including The Embassy of Japan\, Hammersmith and Fulham Flower Show\, Ealing Central Library\, YWCA Central Club\, The Japan House and Friends of Bahamas. She was awarded a bronze medal at the Royal Horticultural Society\, London Flower Show in 2001. She has been educated and lived in Japan\, the US and the UK.\n\n\n\nTICKETS\nPlease book your ticket/s here!\nTicket price: €5 per person (non-members only)\n\nIf you are an IJA member\, please register for this event by email: info@ija.ie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n  \nPhotos: Tomoko Sempo Yanagi / www.ikenoboukandireland.com
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ikebana-demonstration-online-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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SUMMARY:Economic Statecraft of the EU and Japan: The case of sanctions against the Russian invasion of Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies we are delighted to invite you to an online webinar ‘European Integration and its Economic Statecraft’ with Prof Kazuto Suzuki\, Graduate School of Public Policy The University of Tokyo\, and hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Ireland. \nUPDATE: We wish to inform you that there has been a change to the topics to be covered to reflect recent international events. Given the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia\, Professor Kazuto Suzuki\, University of Tokyo will discuss this urgent global issue in terms of economic statecraft of the EU and Japan\, which is felt to be of great concern internationally. Revised topic: “Economic Statecraft of the EU and Japan: The case of sanctions against the Russian invasion of Ukraine” \nDate: Friday\, 4th March 2022\nTime: 1 – 2.30 PM\nOnline: Zoom – link will be shared with all registered on Eventbrite\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/european-integration-and-its-economic-statecraft-tickets-262415520887?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n \n  \nKazuto Suzuki is Professor of Science and Technology Policy at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo\, Japan\, and senior fellow of Asia Pacific Initiative (API)\, the independent policy think tank. He graduated Department of International Relations\, Ritsumeikan University\, and received PhD from Sussex European Institute\, University of Sussex\, England. \nHe has worked in the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique in Paris\, France as assistant researcher and the Associate Professor at the University of Tsukuba from 2000 to 2008 and served as Professor of International Politics at Hokkaido University until 2020. \nHe served as an expert in the Panel of Experts for the Iranian Sanction Committee under the United Nations Security Council from 2013 to July 2015. He currently serves as the President of the Japan Association of International Security and Trade. \nHis research focuses on the conjunction of science/technology and international relations; subjects including space policy\, non-proliferation\, export control and sanctions. \nHis recent work includes Space and International Politics (2011\, in Japanese\, awarded Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities)\, Policy Logics and Institutions of European Space Collaboration (2003) and many others. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/european-integration-and-its-economic-statecraft-tickets-262415520887?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n*** \nThis event is funded by the Embassy of Japan in Ireland.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/european-integration-and-its-economic-statecraft/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Visit Japan - Endless Discoveries | Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join ‘Visit Japan – Endless Discoveries’ webinar on Wednesday\, 2nd March at 7 PM. This event is organised on behalf of Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO).\n\n\n\nLearn about Japan and what this fascinating country has to offer\, get useful travel tips if you are planning a trip to Japan\, and be in with a chance to win FANTASTIC PRIZES!\n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 2nd March 2022\nTime: 7 PM\nOnline: Zoom – link will be sent to all registered participants\nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGUEST SPEAKERS:\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nDarina Slattery\nOwner and Managing Director Unique Japan Tours\nDarina is an Alumni of the University of Ulster and the Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business\, University College Dublin. She holds an MA in International Marketing and a BA in Business with Japanese. After studying in Japan\, Darina developed expertise in Japanese culture\, language and traditions. She has lived and traveled extensively throughout Japan. Darina has forged strong cultural relationships and has been the Chairperson of the Ireland Japan Association 2009-2011 & 2016-2020\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPaul Murphy\nRTE Journalist\nA fluent Japanese speaker\, his journalism career started in Tokyo in 1998\, where he worked as a writer\, copy editor for Mainichi Daily News. He worked for the International Herald Tribune/Asahi Shimbun in their Tokyo office. And he was also an English teacher at the Asia University in Musashi Sakai.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSiobhan O’Carroll\nTeacher and former JET participant\nSiobhan holds a BA in History and English Literature and a Postgraduate Masters in Education from DCU. Previous to this she obtained a degree in Environmental Management from DIT. She lived in Japan for a decade and a half where she passed level two Japanese proficiency from The Japan foundation. Whilst there she was employed as a travel consultant and taught English. On return to Ireland\, she instructed Transition year and Leaving Certificate Japanese in a variety of Irish schools. She became a Failte Ireland approved tour guide on return and since then she has enjoyed sharing the beauty of Ireland.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRonan McCarthy\nformer JET participant\nI grew up in Dublin and went to Trinity College\, where I studied Business\, Economics and Social Studies (BESS). After graduating I joined the JET program. I lived in Yamagata City. I was a JET in 5-chu for 2 years. I also worked for our local TV station\, presenting an intercultural communications show for 3 years. I worked full time at the TV station for my third year. Our show\, called Hello Yamagata interviewed foreigners who lived in rural Japan. The show started locally on Yamagata TV but was soon taken up by the Tohoku cable network and eventually went national on NHK. This meant I travelled to every prefecture in Japan learning about each regions food\, festivals\, dialect and history. It was an amazing three years in my life and I would be honored to tell other Irish people of the fun\, adventure\, tranquility and modernity that can be experienced in Japan.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nStephen Whelan\nformer JET participant\nI studied History and Politics in college\, but specialised in International Relations at MA level. I have worked in universities in Ireland supporting student organisations and community engagement programmes. I also worked as an Irish diplomat. I was lucky enough to spend two wonderful years at Sophia University. When I first went to Tokyo\, I did not speak any Japanese and life was difficult. I studied at Gaidai and settled in quickly before moving to Sophia formally. Living in Tokyo was a very new and exciting experience. I very much consider it a second home. I am a person that loves nature\, hiking and running. Taking one day trips was always good fun. I visited too many places to name (for example\, Kamakura\, running from Takao to Jinba etc.). I had always wanted to see a different part of Japan\, and JET gave me the chance to return and experience life outside of a big city. Tokushima has a fascinating history and is famous Aizome (traditional indigo dying) and the Awa Odori.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nEddie Hughes\nEddie lived in Japan for 6 years and revisited for multiple business trips. He met the Emperor Akihito twice in the Imperial Palace and the High Priest twice in ISE Jingu. He also enjoyed Kyoto and Nara and so many other places from Hokkaido to a Okinawa. He is a passionate lover of Japanese food sushi and sashima and is a keen festival goer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for this event\, please click below! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://ija.ie/event/visit-japan-endless-discoveries-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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SUMMARY:My Career in SMBC Aviation Capital: Tom Tanaka
DESCRIPTION:Together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies we are delighted to invite you to an online webinar ‘My Career in SMBC Aviation Capital: Tom Tanaka’ \nFireside Chat with Tom Tanaka\, Chairperson of SMBC Aviation Capital and graduate of University of Tokyo (BEng) & University of Pittsburgh (MBA)\, and Dr Thomas Conlon\, Academic Director for the MSc in Aviation Finance in the UCD School of Business. \nDate: Thursday\, 24 February 2022\nTime: 1 – 2.15 PM\nOnline: Zoom – link will be shared with all registered on Eventbrite\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-career-in-smbc-aviation-capital-tickets-256942811867?aff=odclrlmeitc \n \nGuest Speaker: \nTom Tanaka\, Chair of SMBC Aviation Capital  \nTom Tanaka assumed the position of Chairman of SMBC Aviation Capital in April 2020. Prior to this\, he held the position of Deputy Head of the Transportation Business Unit and Corporate officer of Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (SMFL) in Tokyo. During his career between 1989 and 2019\, he has held a variety of roles in Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) across many markets including General Manager\, Asia & Pacific/Planning of the Global Advisory Department in Tokyo\, General Manager & Country Head in Sydney and General Manager of the Aviation Capital Department in Tokyo. Tom was also a key member of the acquisition team who managed the takeover of SMBC Aviation Capital from RBS in 2012 while he worked as Joint General Manager of SMBC Europe Limited in London. Tom holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Tokyo and an MBA/MS from the University of Pittsburgh where he featured on the Dean’s List. \n\nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-career-in-smbc-aviation-capital-tickets-256942811867?aff=odclrlmeitc
URL:https://ija.ie/event/my-career-in-smbc-aviation-capital-tom-tanaka/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:My Career in Aviation Trading | Learning from Living & Working in Japan
DESCRIPTION:Together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies we are delighted to invite you to an online webinar ‘My Career in Aviation Trading – Learning from Living & Working in Japan.’ \nPanel Discussion on Learning from living and working in Japan / Ireland & intercultural communications in business with SMBC Aviation Capital. \nDate: Thursday\, 17 February 2022\nTime: 1 – 2.15 PM\nOnline: Zoom – link will be shared with all registered on Eventbrite\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-career-in-aviation-trading-learning-from-living-working-in-japan-tickets-256905620627?aff=odclrlmeitc \n \nGuest Speakers (All panel members are currently based in Japan): \nNiall Barrett\, VP Commercial Negotiation & Execution (UCD BA in Psychology) \nNiall is a Vice President in the Commercial Negotiation & Execution Team which oversees the negotiation\, co-ordination and project management of the company’s leasing\, trading\, restructuring\, financing and OEM transactions at contract stage through to delivery and closing. Niall is currently based in Tokyo\, Japan. Niall joined SMBC Aviation Capital in 2015 and prior to this role was a member of the Credit Risk team.  Niall graduated from University College Dublin in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology\, and also holds an MSc in Marketing from the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. \nBreifne Ryan\, VP Aircraft Trading (UCD BSc in Economics & Finance) \nBreifne joined SMBC Aviation Capital in 2014\, working initially with the Strategic and Market Analysis Team looking at industry trends and values. Breifne then joined the Commercial Analysis and Execution Team in 2016 where his responsibilities included commercial assessment and evaluation of all company transactions including asset acquisition\, placement and trading and ensuring that transactions were appropriately priced\, hedged and executed. Breifne then joined the Aircraft Trading Team in 2017 and is based in Tokyo. Breifne holds a BSc in Economics and Finance from University College Dublin and is a CFA charterholder. \nMina Takeshita\, Analyst Commercial Negotiation & Execution (Hitotsubashi University\, BA in Economics) \nMina is an analyst in the Commercial Negotiation & Execution Team which oversees the negotiation\, co-ordination and project management of the company’s leasing\, trading\, restructuring\, financing and OEM transactions at contract stage through to delivery and closing. Mina is also responsible for assisting with the insurance function within the team.  Mina joined SMBC Aviation Capital as a secondee from SMBC in January 2020 . Prior to joining SMBC Aviation Capital\, Mina worked at SMBC in the Corporate Business Office in Tokyo where she was in charge of providing financial solutions including lending\, cash management and transaction services to small and medium size enterprises. Mina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hitotsubashi University and she also studied at the University of Minnesota on an exchange programme. \n\nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-career-in-aviation-trading-learning-from-living-working-in-japan-tickets-256905620627?aff=odclrlmeitc
URL:https://ija.ie/event/my-career-in-aviation-trading-learning-from-living-working-in-japan/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:What we do in SMBC Aviation Capital | Communications\, and its Commitment to Environment and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies we are delighted to invite you to an online webinar ‘What we do in SMBC Aviation Capital – Communications\, and its Commitment to Environment and Sustainability.’ \nPanel Discussion on the Aircraft Trading industry and SMBC Aviation Capital. \nDate: Thursday\, 10 February 2022\nTime: 1 – 2.15 PM\nOnline: Zoom – link will be shared with all registered on Eventbrite\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/what-we-do-in-smbc-aviation-capital-tickets-256865310057?aff=odclrlmeitc \n \nGuest Speakers: \nOrla Benson\, SVP Communications and The Nest (UCD BA in English & French) \nOrla joined SMBC Aviation Capital in 2016 as SVP Communications.  She has recently been seconded to the Nest (the company’s innovation hub) to work on a number of sustainability projects and she also sits on the company’s EDI (Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion) committee.  Orla was previously a Director of a Dublin based public relations consultancy.  She holds a BA international degree in French and English from UCD and an MSc in Management and a higher diploma in Business Studies\, both from the Smurfit Business School in UCD. \nBrian McArdle\, SVP Aircraft Trading (UCD BEng in Electronic Engineering) \nBrian is based in Dublin and has shared responsibility aircraft trading in the Americas and Europe\, as well as responsibility for the GAEL fund within SMBC Aviation Capital.  Brian joined the company in 2004  and has been part of the SMBC Aviation Capital Aircraft Trading team since 2010\, including 6 years based in Asia with responsibility for growing the company’s Japanese and Asian trading business. \n\nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/what-we-do-in-smbc-aviation-capital-tickets-256865310057?aff=odclrlmeitc
URL:https://ija.ie/event/what-we-do-in-smbc-aviation-capital-communications-and-its-commitment-to-environment-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Bounenkai End of Year Party | Sake Reception & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to one of the most exciting cultural events and celebrations of the year – IJA Bounenkai End of Year Party with Sake reception and delicious Japanese dinner at Yamamori Sushi\, Dublin.\n\n\n\nBounenkai is the way Japanese companies\, families and friends celebrate the end of the year together\, in a casual setting. We hope you can join us for the celebrations! Event is open to everyone!\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, 2nd December 2021\nTime: 6.30 p.m.\nVenue: Yamamori Sushi\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lwr.\, Dublin 1\n\n\n\nTickets:\n* €45 – IJA Members\n* €55 – Non Members\n\n\n\nBookings: If you would like to attend\, please RSVP by Monday\, 29th November by email: info@ija.ie. Please add a note how many tickets you would like to book and we will send you a link where you can make the payment for your tickets by card (Stripe Payments).\n*Places are limited and early booking is recommended.\n*Drinks are not included.\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent programme:\n* Arrival of event guests from 6.30 – 6.45 p.m.\n* Welcome words and Kanpai by Raymond Hegarty\, IJA Chairperson\n* Sake reception at Tengu Bar. You will have a wonderful opportunity to taste Japanese Sake drinks accompanied by a short presentation on Sake history and culture by Colly Murray\, Retro Vino. Water and soft drinks also will be available.\n* Japanese dinner will be served from 7.30 p.m.\n\n\n\nPlease note: We will comply with the health and safety recommendations and restaurant policy during this event. A valid Covid-19 certificate will be required at the entrance.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/bounenkai-end-of-year-party-sake-reception-dinner/
LOCATION:Yamamori North City\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lower\, North City\, Dublin 1\, D01 A593\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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SUMMARY:Business Opportunities in Changing World
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have teamed up with JETRO London and SMBC\, and would like to invite you to an online business briefing ‘Business Opportunities in Changing World’ which will take place on Wednesday\, 17th November at 10 a.m. \nJoin our panel of experts as they discuss the current business environment in Japan and Europe\, international affairs and the potential of medical technology sector. \nDate: Wednesday\, 17th November 2021\nTime: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nRegistration: This webinar is free of charge and open to the IJA members and non-members. Prior registration is required by Monday\, 15th November by email: info@ija.ie. Login details will be sent to all registered participants before the event. \n \nEvent plan and guest speakers: \nSESSION 1\nUpdate on Business Circumstances and the Potential of Medical Technology in Ireland\nby Satoshi Okagawa\, Senior Global Markets Analyst\, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and\nAlex Shemie\, Corporate Research Department\, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation \nSESSION 2\nUpdates on business environment in Japan and open innovation for Japan and Europe\nby Masahide Sakishige\, Deputy Director General\, JETRO London \nModerator: Raymond Hegarty\, IJA Chairperson
URL:https://ija.ie/event/business-opportunities-in-changing-world/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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