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February 2020
Japan Travel Seminar
We are excited to have teamed up with Unique Japan Tours, and would like to invite you to an exclusive Japan Travel Seminar with Sushi & Sake Reception on 29th February 2020. Date: Saturday, 29th February Time: 1 - 3.30 p.m. For your FREE Admission Ticket please REGISTER HERE! RSVP: by Friday, 21st February *Full details including venue will be disclosed upon RSVP. Unique Japan Tours (UJT) is an Irish owned, fully bonded global Japan travel specialist company, with offices in…
Find out more »March 2020
Free Japanese lunchtime conversation group meetings
**COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT** - Trinity College has decided to introduced more precautious measures due to the Covid-19 in Ireland, and as a result, Japanese lunchtime conversation group meetings have been canceled until further notice. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We are delighted to have partnered with Trinity Centre for Asian Studies and bring you FREE Japanese lunchtime conversation group meetings to give you a chance to improve your Japanese conversational skills in casual environment. These weekly meetings will take place every…
Find out more »AGM 2020
**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. The 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…
Find out more »IJA Survival Japanese Language Course
**COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT** – Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and current situation in the country, and after careful consideration and consulting all involved parties, the IJA would like to inform that decision has been made to cancel the IJA Survival Japanese Course. We are very sorry and apologize for any inconvenience that this decision might have caused. Everybody, who already signed up for this course, will be contacted directly. We will be rescheduling the course to a later date once it will…
Find out more »May 2020
**COVID-19** | IJA Announcement
The IJA is carefully monitoring the situation regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 and would like to inform that at the moment all IJA upcoming events in March are cancelled or will take place virtually/online/via conference call. It is essential that any decisions regarding responses to COVID-19 are proportionate, necessary and based on specific public health advice. We will be following public health advice guidelines, will consult our event hosts/venues, and will make the decision about each upcoming event separately. Please follow announcements…
Find out more »JAPANORAMIC | IJA Photo Competition
The Ireland Japan Association is running a photo competition 'JAPANORAMIC' and would like to welcome amateur photo entries of your best moments during your travels in Japan. Share with us your photos and be in with a chance of winning one of the 3 prizes! Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, 30th June, 2020. We look forward to seeing your submissions. Good luck everyone! Competition Rules: 1. Competition is open to residents of the island of Ireland. 2. All photos must be original work, taken by…
Find out more »Hokkaido and the Coronavirus: Coping with the second wave | Online Webinar
We hope you and your loved ones are all doing well and keeping safe. While the lockdown restrictions are slowly being lifted in the country, it will take time while we all can go back to the lives we used to have. In the meanwhile, here at the IJA, we have thought of the ways to keep in touch with you during this crisis. We are delighted to invite you all to online webinar 'Hokkaido and the Coronavirus: Coping with…
Find out more »June 2020
Japanese Kimono: Dressing Demonstration | Online Webinar
The Ireland Japan Association is delighted to invite you to an online webinar 'Japanese Kimono: Dressing Demonstration' together with Akiko Kidokoro and Emily Waszak from Dublin Kitsuke Society. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Saturday, 27th June at 11 a.m. The Kimono (着物) has become established as one of the most recognisable elements of Japanese culture. This traditional Japanese dress can embrace many different styles and remains in use in modern Japan. This webinar will give you an opportunity to experience Kimono dressing…
Find out more »July 2020
Ikebana Demonstration | Online Webinar
The Ireland Japan Association is delighted to invite you to join our online webinar 'Ikebana Demonstration' together with Tomoko Sempo Yanagi, Professor of Ikenobo Ikebana Society and Chairperson of Ikenobo UK and Ireland Group. This demonstration will include philosophy and history of Ikebana, how it relates to Japanese culture and even business ethics, followed by live Ikebana demonstration with tips on how to make small Ikebana arrangements at home. Date: Saturday, 4th July 2020 Time: 10 a.m. Registration: Webinar will take place…
Find out more »Wellness Talk: Happy Gut Happy Brain | Online Webinar
The Ireland Japan Association is delighted to invite you to our online webinar and wellness talk 'Happy Gut Happy Brain' together with Mayumi Nakabayashi, Nutrition and Diet Adviser, and Holistic Massage & Alternative Health Therapist. Webinar moderator - Maha Kikugawa, CMO of Treeful Treehouse EcoResort and CEO of Maha Inc. Join us and learn about gut-brain connection, the fundamental role of microbiota, and how it can affect your overall health and wellness. Date: Saturday, 11 July 2020 Time: 12 p.m. Registration: Webinar will take place online, and is open to the IJA…
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