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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220306T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220304T143000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T203000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T140000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220210T140000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211202T220000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211111T140000
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SUMMARY:Imagining Globality: Japan & China’s approach to liberal internationalism
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2021 this year and invite you to an online webinar ‘Imagining Globality: Japan & China’s approach to liberal internationalism‘. \nIn this talk\, Kiri Paramore\, Professor of Asian Studies at UCC\, will comparatively analyse the significance of ‘liberal internationalism’ as a political concept in modern Japan and China. \nDate: Thursday\, 11th November 2021\nTime: 1 PM \nVenue: This talk will take place face to face at Theatre C004\, UCD Health Sciences Building\, Belfield Campus\, Dublin 4 and via Zoom platform (please see registration link below).\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/imagining-globality-japan-chinas-approach-to-liberal-internationalism-tickets-179208566647?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n \n  \nFor most nations\, and certainly for postcolonial states\, comparison forms an important basis of political thought. In Japan and China\, comparative frameworks influence not only approaches to individual political issues and decisions\, but also the structure of political thought itself. Comparison is also central to how other countries\, particularly so-called “Western” countries\, imagine the politics of Japan and China. Moreover\, Western countries regularly imagine themselves in relation to “the East”\, “Asia” and sometimes simply “China”\, and imagine these places themselves similarly through comparisons to an imagined norm called “the West” and sometimes “the international community” – the imagination of which is reliant on comparison with an image of Asia. In other words\, comparison forms the basis of a symbiotic creation of national\, civilizational and global identities. \nThis talk takes liberalism\, as the basis ideology of the current international order\, as an exemplary focus of comparison. Beginning with a reflection on the divergent way WWII and the first Cold War’s history are perceived between China and Japan\, the talk moves onto consider the impact of this on images of internationalism and liberalism over the past 70 years. Contrasting these divergences\, and the current international tensions they feed\, with the current convergences in ideas of culture and nation apparent both in China and Japan as well as many other countries around the world\, the talk concludes by reflecting upon the continued influence and impact of liberal internationalism on politics today. \nGuest Speaker: Prof. Kiri Paramore\, Professor of Asian Studies\, University College Cork \nKiri Paramore is Professor of Asian Studies in the National University of Ireland\, University College Cork. His last book\, Japanese Confucianism: A Cultural History (Cambridge University Press\, 2016)\, was a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award winner. Other books include Ideology and Christianity in Japan (Routledge\, 2009)\, and Religion and Orientalism in Asian Studies (Bloomsbury\, 2016). His articles have appeared in Modern Intellectual History\, the Journal of Asian Studies\, the Journal of Early Modern History\, Comparative Studies in Society and History\, the Journal of Japanese Studies\, and the Proceedings of the British Academy\, etc. He currently serves as chief editor of the Cambridge History of Confucianism\, and as one of the authors of the new Cambridge History of Japan. \nParamore was born and grew up in Sydney and studied Asian Studies and Asian History at the Australian National University\, Canberra (B.A.S. (1997) Hons. (1999)). While completing his studies he worked for the Australian Department of Defence\, and after graduation the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Under the auspices of a Japanese Ministry of Education and Science research scholarship he completed two postgraduate degrees in intellectual history at the University of Tokyo (M.A. 2003\, Ph.D. 2006). Between 2007 and 2019 he taught history and Asian Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands. He has been awarded grants and fellowships from the Institute of Chinese Literature and Philosophy\, Academia Sinica\, Taipei\, the Institute of East Asian Studies\, University of California\, Berkeley\, and a number of institutes and universities in Japan. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/imagining-globality-japan-chinas-approach-to-liberal-internationalism-tickets-179208566647?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n*** \nThis event is jointly organised by UCD Centre for Japanese Studies\, UCC Irish Institute of Japanese Studies and UCD School of Social Policy\, Social Work & Social Justice\, and supported by UCD Japan\, Ireland Japan Association\, Experience Japan\, SMBC Aviation Capital and UCD Japanese Society.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/imagining-globality-japan-chinas-approach-to-liberal-internationalism/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
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SUMMARY:Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2021 this year and invite you to an online webinar ‘Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme‘. \nJoin Gavin Munnelly\, JET Programme Coordinator\, to find out more about The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme\, or JET Programme\, which offers a career option for new graduates in Japan. \nDate: Thursday\, 28th October 2021\nTime: 1 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/japan-exchange-teaching-programme-tickets-186960402597?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \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. \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. \nGuest Speaker: Gavin Munnelly\, JET Programme Coordinator\, Embassy of Japan \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/japan-exchange-teaching-programme-tickets-186960402597?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n*** \nThis event is jointly organised by UCD Centre for Japanese Studies & UCD Japan and supported by Embassy of Japan in Ireland\, Ireland Japan Association\, Experience Japan\, SMBC Aviation Capital and UCD Japanese Society.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japan-exchange-teaching-programme/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211027T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
CREATED:20211001T113046Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
CREATED:20210929T141236Z
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SUMMARY:Katori Shinto Ryu: Swordsmanship in an Age of Battle
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2021 this year and invite you to an online webinar ‘Katori Shinto Ryu: Swordsmanship in an Age of Battle‘. \nJoin Aidan O’Reilly as he talks about Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu – the oldest martial art in Japan that speaks of an older\, more pragmatic and frequently violent period in Japanese history. \nDate: Thursday\, 21st October 2021\nTime: 1 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/katori-shinto-ryu-swordsmanship-in-an-age-of-battle-tickets-179192669097?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n \n  \nTenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu is the oldest extent martial art in Japan and speaks of an older\, more pragmatic and frequently violent period in Japanese history. Through examining some of the techniques and being mindful of the period in which it developed\, we can formulate a unique insight into the Sengoku Jidai\, the period of the warring states in Japan. This period\, where power was so frequently expressed at the point of a sword\, is often one of contradictions and surprises\, which can be seen through the study of koryu and the history of the great lords and their machinations. \nTenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu is a sogobujutsu\, a martial art intended to provide all the techniques required for a bushi to survive in this confrontational period. Armoured combat\, with a variety of weapons\, as well as iaijutsu\, the art of drawing the sword to defend against a sudden attack\, are indicative of the period\, as well as having their individual points that can reveal much about the time\, provided there is a proper understanding of their context. \nGuest Speaker: Aidan O’Reilly\, member of the Koryu Budo Seifukai \nAidan has been studying martial arts in various forms for over twenty years. He completed a master’s degree in Military History and Strategic studies in 2009 and has given numerous talks and presentations on an eclectic range of topics at a wide range of events. \nIn 2012 he was introduced to one of the few legitimate examples of koryu in Ireland\, literally\, old school martial arts from Japan. His interest and understanding of this subject matter has continued to expand since this fortuitous first introduction. He continues to train and learn to this day\, and frequently travels to Europe to train as well build better connections to the wider European koryu community. \nAidan is a member of the Koryu Budo Seifukai\, based in Switzerland\, under whose tutelage he studies Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu. He is also a member of the Shuto Ku Kai\, through the Belgian Branch\, of Jikishinkage Ryu Naginatajutsu with whom he trains as diligently as possible also. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/katori-shinto-ryu-swordsmanship-in-an-age-of-battle-tickets-179192669097?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n*** \nThis event is jointly organised by UCD Centre for Japanese Studies & UCD Japan and supported by Ireland Japan Association\, Experience Japan\, SMBC Aviation Capital and UCD Japanese Society.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/katori-shinto-ryu-swordsmanship-in-an-age-of-battle/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
CREATED:20210929T135557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T135914Z
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SUMMARY:Journeys to Japan: from Culture to Technology
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2021 this year and invite you to an online webinar ‘Journeys to Japan: from Culture to Technology’. \nJoin Dr. Denisa Butnaru\, Universität Konstanz\, as she talks about the novel of James Clavell\, Shogun (1975) which introduced her to a landscape of Japanese culture and concrete exploration of Japanese society shaped by a variety of tensions and contradictions. \nDate: Thursday\, 14th October 2021\nTime: 1 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/journeys-to-japan-from-culture-to-technology-tickets-179188316077?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n \n  \nMany years ago\, the novel of James Clavell\, Shogun (1975) introduced me to a first landscape of Japanese culture. Wanting to understand how history confronts present\, I started to engage in a concrete exploration of Japanese society\, which brought me to conceive a landscape shaped by a variety of tensions and contradictions. The figure of the “bricoleur” which opposes that of the engineer discussed by Claude Lévi-Strauss (Lévi-Strauss 1962) offers me a productive approach to consider the active and rich nuances that I could experience regarding Japan\, and explain how the current development of technological artefacts embeds older forms of social models while inventing further novel ones. – Dr. Denisa Butnaru \nGuest speaker: Dr. Denisa Butnaru was born in Romania. She studied English and Japanese\, sociology and philosophy (having specialized in phenomenological philosophy). She holds a doctor title from the University of Strasbourg\, France (2009) and she finished her habilitation thesis in sociology in 2021\, at the University of Constance\, Germany. Her areas of research are: sociology of the body\, disability\, rehabilitation and augmentation technologies\, phenomenological theories of the body and embodiment\, and qualitative methodology in social sciences. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/journeys-to-japan-from-culture-to-technology-tickets-179188316077?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n*** \nThis event is jointly organised by UCD Centre for Japanese Studies & UCD Japan and supported by Ireland Japan Association\, Experience Japan and UCD Japanese Society.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/journeys-to-japan-from-culture-to-technology/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211007T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
CREATED:20210929T133144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T133538Z
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SUMMARY:Digital disruption\, political pressure and new opportunities: the future of mass media and its impact on Japan
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2021 this year and invite you to an online webinar ‘Digital disruption\, political pressure and new opportunities: the future of mass media and its impact on Japan’. \nThis lecture will explore what international experience tells us about how mass media has evolved amid this contest between opportunities and threats\, how the Japanese media experience compares\, and what this might mean for the future. \nDate: Thursday\, 7th October 2021\nTime: 1 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/digital-disruption-political-pressure-and-new-opportunities-tickets-179171335287?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n  \n \n  \nThere may never have been a better time to be in the media\, whether as a journalist or a publisher. Barriers to entry into the industry have fallen\, costs of distribution have plummeted\, new markets and new audiences are reachable\, and access to information is easier than ever before. Yet this state of affairs has come through a technological and business hurricane which has destroyed many old business models even while creating new ones\, it has brought new competition for attention from social media which also challenge perceptions of fact and falsehood\, and it has made the mass media a target for political pressure and even assault even as the digital revolution has made some traditional media businesses weaker. These trends are worldwide in nature\, but are happening in different ways and different speeds in different markets. \nSome prominent Japanese media groups have exploited the new opportunities by expanding their international English-language versions at lower cost and\, most notably in Nikkei’s case\, by acquiring the global English language brand the Financial Times and developing joint products with it for the Asian market. Others\, however\, are feeling a long\, slow squeeze from declining circulations and advertising revenues\, while facing new competition from digital-only start-ups and struggling to convert their own output for the digital age. Into this mix has come politics\, just like in Europe and America\, with nationalist politicians and governments seeking to influence and manipulate media while it is in this weaker state. \nGuest Speaker: Bill Emmott\, Former Editor in Chief of The Economist & Chair of the Japan Society of the UK \nBill Emmott is a writer best known for his time as editor in chief of The Economist in 1993-2006 but also for his many books on Japan\, which began with the bestselling “The Sun Also Sets: Why Japan will not be Number One” (1989). He is now chair of the Japan Society of the UK\, of the International Institute for Strategic Studies\, and of Trinity College Dublin’s Long Room Hub for Arts & Humanities\, and is co-director of the Global Commission for Post-Pandemic Policy. In 2017-18 he was a Visiting Fellow at All Souls College\, Oxford\, is an Honorary Fellow of Magdalen College\, Oxford\, and is an Ushioda Fellow of Tokyo College at the University of Tokyo. He is also a member of the University of Tokyo’s Global Advisory Board. Bill was presenter and co-author of a documentary film about Italy\, “Girlfriend in a Coma” (2013) and executive producer of “The Great European Disaster Movie” (2015)\, both shown on the BBC\, among other broadcasters. He is the author of 14 books on Japan\, Asia\, the 20th century and Italy\, the latest of which was “Japan’s Far More Female Future: Increasing Gender Equality and Reducing Workplace Insecurity Will Make Japan Stronger” (OUP\, 2020). In 2016 Japan awarded him the Order of the Rising Sun\, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon\, for services to UK-Japan relations. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/digital-disruption-political-pressure-and-new-opportunities-tickets-179171335287?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \n*** \nThis event is jointly organised by UCD Centre for Japanese Studies & PSU Centre for Japanese Studies and supported by Ireland Japan Association\, Experience Japan and UCD Japanese Society.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/digital-disruption-political-pressure-and-new-opportunities-the-future-of-mass-media-and-its-impact-on-japan/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210913T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
CREATED:20210625T160434Z
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SUMMARY:IJA Annual Golf Outing 2021
DESCRIPTION:Ireland Japan Association would like to invite you to our Annual Golf Outing 2021 tournament that will take place on Monday\, 13th September at the stunning Foxrock Golf Club\, Dublin – one of the longest established golf clubs in Ireland designed by world renowned course architect Harry Colt.\n\n\n\nSave the date and get your teams ready for an amazing day of golf\, networking\, great food and atmosphere!\n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, 13th September\nTime: 12.30 p.m.\nVenue: Foxrock Golf Club\, Torquay Road\, Foxrock\, Dublin 18\n\n\n\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\nTickets:\n\nPrice per team of 4 (including dinner): €500 members | €560 non-members\nIndividual price (including dinner): €130 members | €150 non-members\nDinner only: €50\n\n\nPlan of the day: \n\nArrival from 12 p.m. Light lunch & refreshments available before the game.\nFirst tee time at 12.30 p.m. (slots after that will be allocated on first come basis).\nDinner and Prize Giving at 6.30 p.m.\n\n\nTo reserve a place and book your tickets\, please RSVP by Monday\, 6th September by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008.\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-annual-golf-outing-2021/
LOCATION:Foxrock Golf Club\, Torquay Road\, Foxrock\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Golf
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
CREATED:20210621T110106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T093923Z
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Olympics: The Countdown | Online Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate #TeamIreland\, our amazing athletes and this year’s Olympic Games in Japan at the pre-departure online talk ‘Tokyo Olympics: The Countdown’ on 30th June at 11 a.m. \nDate: Wednesday\, 30th June 2021\nTime: 11 a.m.\nOnline Talk: Event will take place on Zoom\nRegistration: Please RSVP by email: info@ija.ie by Monday\, 28th June. Login details will be sent to all registered participants via email. \n \nSpecial Guests:  \n\nH.E. Mr. Mitsuru Kitano\, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland\nPeter Sherrard\, Olympic Federation of Ireland\nSally Corscadden\, Horse Sport Ireland\nNicci Daly\, Hockey Ireland\nColm Conyngham\, Bridgestone Ireland\nPeter Collins\, RTÉ Sport\nOther exciting panelists TBC\n\nModerator: Raymond Hegarty\, IJA Chairperson \nThe Tokyo Olympic Games will take place from 23rd July to 8th August 2021. Team Ireland secured 52 athlete spots at the Tokyo Olympics to date\, with one official athlete selection made. 205 nations and approx. 10k athletes will participate in Olympic Games this year. In total\, the Tokyo Games will feature 339 events across 33 sports. \n***\nThis event is organised in association with Bridgestone\, Worldwide Olympic Partner.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/tokyo-olympics-the-countdown-online-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
CREATED:20210611T102452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T111159Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-summer Japanese Outdoor Event
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a while… now let’s dine! \nTogether with our friends at Yamamori\, we would like to invite you to their outdoor garden for an evening to catch up and enjoy great Japanese food. \nOpen to the IJA members only. \nDate: Wednesday\, 23rd June 2021\nTime: From 6.30 PM\nVenue: Yamamori Sushi\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lower\, Dublin 1 \nTickets: €40 per person. Drinks are not included.\nBookings: RSVP by 20th June by email: info@ija.ie\n*Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended.\n*Please note that cancellations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\nOpened in 1995\, the award-winning\, family-run restaurant group has three restaurants and three bars in Dublin city centre each offering their own unique style of Japanese dining. Yamamori sources the best quality food ingredients in Ireland and directly from Japan\, including variety of Japanese craft sake\, craft beer and whiskey.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/mid-summer-japanese-outdoor-event/
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:20210530T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T141159
CREATED:20210517T115435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T105028Z
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SUMMARY:Origami workshop for families | Online
DESCRIPTION:**SOLD OUT** \nYou are very welcome to join our Origami Workshop online and learn origami folding and paper sculpture making skills together with Akiko Kidokoro. \nOrigami is the Japanese art form of paper folding that uses many techniques to create beautiful paper decorations and objects\, such as animals\, birds\, fish\, flowers and other shapes. \n \n  \n\nAkiko Kidokoro was born in Japan\, and has a BA in Japanese language and literature from Sophia university in Tokyo. She is happy to spread her love for Japanese culture such as origami and kimono. \nDate: Sunday\, 30 May 2021\nTime: 11 a.m. \n\nZoom: Event will take place on Zoom. Login details will be sent to all participants via e-mail before the event.\nAge: Workshop is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by adults during this online event.\n\nTickets: Spaces are limited and on a first-come\, first-served basis. Ticket includes an Origami Kit (max. 3 per family) delivered to your address in Ireland only. \n\n€10 – IJA members\n€15 – Non-members\n\n\nBookings: Please RSVP by Monday\, 24th May (5 p.m.) by email: info@ija.ie to reserve your place. Please specify how many kits you would like to receive and include your full postal address with Eircode.\n\nOrigami kits: Origami Kit (max. 3 per family) will contain origami paper sheets for the workshop and will be delivered by post to your home in Ireland only. In order to receive the kit in time for the event\, please book your ticket before Monday\, 24th May.\n\n\nOther useful details: Please make sure you have pens\, a tape and scissors handy for additional decorations.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/origami-workshop-for-families-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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