**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. […]
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. We 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. The impact of Covid-19 on business and economy has been severe in Ireland and across the world. As we start to recover […]
Our friends at Unique Japan Tours would like to invite you to an online travel talk 'Traditional & Tropical Japan'. This webinar is free of charge and open to everyone. Date: Thursday, 1st October 2020 Time: 11 AM / 7 PM (Dublin/London time) Pre-registration is essential: https://www.uniquejapantours.com/traditional-tropical-japan-travel-talk/ With special guest speakers from Kyoto and Amami […]
Our friends at Unique Japan Tours would like to invite you to an online travel talk ‘Magical Winter Hokkaido’. This webinar will give you a real insight into the incredible beauty and magical winter wonderland that awaits you in Hokkaido, Japan. Webinar is free of charge and open to everyone. Date: Thursday, 22nd October 2020 Time: 11 […]