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SUMMARY:Japan's Top Gardens and Galleries
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Unique Japan Tours would like to invite you to an online travel talk ‘Japan’s Top Gardens and Galleries’. This webinar will give you an insight into where to visit to see Japan’s most spectacular gardens and award winning art galleries\, with a few secret spots along the way! \nWebinar is free of charge and open to everyone. \nDate: Friday\, 20th November 2020\nTime: 1o AM (Dublin/London time)\nPre-registration is essential: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WAszdq6DQ2i4Vrmm6qRWyw \n \n  \nJoin special guest speakers from Kamakura and Matsue in Japan as they discuss one of the most popular garden and art tours to Japan – Gardens & Galleries. Both speakers are local to the areas. \nGUEST SPEAKERS: \n\nSaori Imoto\, Japanese landscape designer\n\nSaori is a graduate of Japanese Landscape Gardening from Kamakura\, Japan. She spent some time in the UK and studied at a UK Horticultural College. While her career started as a gardener\, she has developed into garden design\, providing workshops including Bonsai workshops\, and preserving forests over the past 7 years. She has been commissioned as a Japanese landscape designer in both Japan and the UK with extensive knowledge and expertise in both English and Japanese garden styles. Saori will discuss the tour covering Kamakura\, Kanazawa & Kyoto areas. Her knowledge of hidden gems in these places will certainly be worth the listen! \n\nSachiyo Kusuda\, Shimane (Matsue Tour Guide)\n\nSachiyo is a professional English speaking tour guide based in Matsue\, Shimane Prefecture. Matsue is home to the Adachi Museum\, a beautiful samurai castle and a lot more hidden gems on this tour. She is a member of the Japanese Garden Club owned by Chisa Shigemori\, an expert in the history of Japanese gardens and also a grandchild of Mirei Shigemori\, another key figure in Japanese garden design. Sachiyo-san also has a certification in Sake Sommeliere so will be keen to show you the different sake samples while on tour. Sachiyo will invite us to Matsue\, a significant place in Japanese history especially for gardens\, and will explain what you can see and do while in Matsue\, with particular attention given to the Gardens and Galleries tour itinerary. \nFor more details and to register for this online talk: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WAszdq6DQ2i4Vrmm6qRWyw
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japans-top-gardens-and-galleries/
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CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201118T110000
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SUMMARY:New business opportunities with Japan and Ireland | Online Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have teamed up with JETRO and Bank of Ireland\, and would like to invite you to an online business briefing ‘New business opportunities with Japan and Ireland’ which will take place on Wednesday\, 18th November at 11 a.m. \nJoin our panel of experts as they discuss the current situation of economy and business environment\, political agenda\, and the business opportunities between Ireland and Japan. \nDate: Wednesday\, 18th November 2020\nTime: 11 AM\nRegistration: This webinar is free of charge and open to the IJA members and non members. Prior registration is required by Monday\, 16th November via email: info@ija.ie. Login details will be sent to all registered participants before the event. \n \nGUEST SPEAKERS: \n\nLoretta O’Sullivan\, Group Chief Economist\, Bank of Ireland\n\n‘Update on the Irish economy’ – Dr O’Sullivan will discuss recent economic developments in Ireland and share some insights from the Bank of Ireland sentiment tracker on the business environment. \n\nNaritaka Nakaishi\, Director General\, JETRO London\n\n‘The current situation and political agenda of Japanese economy’ –  Mr. Nakaishi will give the updates on current situation of Japanese economy and political agenda\, improvements of business environment\, business opportunities with Japan\, and JETRO support for Irish companies. \nMODERATOR: \n\n\nRaymond Hegarty\, IJA Chairperson
URL:https://ija.ie/event/new-business-opportunities-with-japan-and-ireland-online-business-briefing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Corporate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201111T140000
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SUMMARY:Spreading the Power of Music | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:*LIVE FROM LONDON* \nWe are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2020 this year and together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies would like to invite you to an online webinar ‘Spreading the Power of Music’ with Motoki Hirai. \nDuring this session\, Motoki Hirai will look at his activities in peace-making and connecting people across the world through music. \nDate: Wednesday\, 11th November 2020\nTime: 1-2 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/spreading-the-power-of-music-tickets-126446580125?aff=erelpanelorg \n \n\nMotoki Hirai (pianist\, composer and peace activist) will speak about some of his experiences\, with a particular focus on his past and present activities in peace-making and connecting people across the world through music. \nAcclaimed worldwide for his imagination and sensitivity\, Motoki (originally from Tokyo\, resident in London in the last 25 years) has been to over 70 countries as a concert pianist\, performing in prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall (London)\, Royal Concertgebouw (Amsterdam)\, Wiener Konzerthaus (Vienna) and Carnegie Hall (New York). \nAs a composer\, artistic director\, photographer and peace activist\, Motoki travelled in over 100 countries around the world. His music has also been used in films including ‘The Emperor’s Tram Girls’ (2005)\, which tells the story of how the girls drove Hiroshima’s streetcars during WWII. Over the years\, Motoki Hirai has worked for the promotion of world peace and for people in need worldwide in cooperation with organisations such as The Red Cross\, Royal Marsden Cancer Charity\, Tōhoku Earthquake Fukushima Orphans Fund and UNESCO. Since the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami\, Motoki has organized over 50 charity concerts across the UK\, Europe\, USA as well as the most affected areas in Japan. Motoki has been an artistic emissary of the Japanese Government since 1994. \nThrough music\, he has been actively engaged with charity work in the areas such as peace\, education\, healthcare\, food (e.g. Expo Milano 2015) and the environment. He is Artistic Director of the cultural exchange/education project “The Fascinating World of Folklore and Stories – Brought to Life through Reading and Music”\, and Goodwill Ambassador for the “Reviving Old Imari Project” at Loosdorf Castle\, Austria. \n\nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/spreading-the-power-of-music-tickets-126446580125?aff=erelpanelorg\n\n\n 
URL:https://ija.ie/event/spreading-the-power-of-music-with-motoki-hirai/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201106T140000
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SUMMARY:Career opportunities in Japan | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:*LIVE FROM DUBLIN & LONDON* \nWe are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2020 this year and together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies would like to invite you to an online webinar ‘Career opportunities in Japan’. \nThis session will look at career options for new graduates and\, in addition\, research opportunities for postgraduate and academic staff. \nDate: Friday\, 6th November 2020\nTime: 1-2 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/career-opportunities-in-japan-tickets-125541705621?aff=erelpanelorg \n  \n \n  \nWhat is the JET Programme? \nThe Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (外国語青年招致事業\, Gaikokugo Seinen Shōchi Jigyō)\, or JET Programme\, is a Japanese government initiative that brings college (university) graduates – mostly native speakers of English – to Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and Sports Education Advisors (SEAs) in Japanese kindergartens\, elementary\, junior high and high schools\, or as Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) in local governments and boards of education. JET Programme participants are collectively called JETs. Ireland became a participating country in the JET Programme in 1987. Since then over 1\,200 Irish people have contributed to and enjoyed the programme\, including the 43 Irish JETs who departed for Japan in 2019. Irish JETs act as ambassadors for Ireland\, introducing all aspects of Irish culture to the Japanese people. \nWho is the JSPS\, and what does it do? \nThe Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) also known as Gakushin\, is an independent administrative institution. It provides various fellowships for researchers to conduct\, under the guidance of their Japanese hosts\, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions. As Japan’s premier research funding agency\, JSPS carries out a diverse program that includes funding scientific research\, fostering young researchers\, promoting international scientific exchange\, and supporting the reform and globalization of universities. Its annual budget in 2011 fiscal year was ¥334.7 billion. The JSPS is equivalent to both Science Foundation Ireland and the Ireland Research Council for Japan\, covering all disciplinary areas. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/career-opportunities-in-japan-tickets-125541705621?aff=erelpanelorg
URL:https://ija.ie/event/career-opportunities-in-japan-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
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SUMMARY:Seeing Japan through the journey of Umami and 'Washoku' | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:*LIVE  FROM TOKYO* \nWe are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2020 this year and together with UCD Japan and UCD Centre for Japanese Studies would like to invite you to an online webinar ‘Seeing Japan through the journey of Umami and ‘Washoku”. \nThis session will share the secret of how dashi and umami were discovered and the role of Washoku in a healthy life. \nDate: Friday\, 23rd October 2020\nTime: 1-2 PM\nRegistration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/seeing-japan-through-the-journey-of-umami-and-washoku-tickets-124466495639 \n \n  \nWhy is Japanese food tasty and healthy? \nAna San Gabriel (Assoc. General Manager\, Ajinomoto Co.\, Inc.) will share the secret\, explaining how dashi and umami were discovered in Japan and the role of the Japanese Traditional diet (Washoku) in healthy and sustainable dietary patterns. \nUntil June 2010\, Ana San Gabriel was a senior researcher of the Physiology & Nutrition Group at the Institute of Life Science of Ajinomoto Co\, Inc.\, Kawasaki where she worked as a researcher since 1997. During this period\, she investigated the expression and function of amino acid receptors in the stomach. From 2010 she became manager at the Public Communications Department. A graduate of the Veterinary School of La Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona\, she received a Masters in Nutrition from the Pennsylvania State University. \nDr San Gabriel’s research interests include the study of the umami taste\, and the taste of other non-protein amino acids\, the molecular mechanisms involved in their sensing\, and their multiple functions of umami substances in food and the gastrointestinal tract (gut chemical sensing). \nShe is also a founding member of the Association of Spanish Scientist in Japan (ACE Japon) and Scientific Affairs Representative of the Non-profit organization Umami Information Center and the International Glutamate Information Service. \nShe has been invited as speaker to many international scientific conferences and special lectures about chemical sensing. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/seeing-japan-through-the-journey-of-umami-and-washoku-tickets-124466495639
URL:https://ija.ie/event/seeing-japan-through-the-journey-of-umami-and-washoku-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201022T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
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SUMMARY:Magical Winter Hokkaido | Travel Talk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Thursday\, 22nd October 2020\nTime: 11 AM (Dublin/London time)\nPre-registration is essential: https://www.uniquejapantours.com/magical-winter-hokkaido-japan-travel-talk/ \n \nPanel & Topics \n\nPaul Haggart\, Hokkaido Tourism Consultant\, Niseko Town Council Industry & Tourism Division.\n\nPaul will introduce and outline some of the things that make Niseko ski resort one of the most highly acclaimed in the world. Often nicknamed the “Aspen of the East” for its luxurious accommodation options and lively apres ski bar and restaurant scene. And yet unlike Apsen or any ski resort in Europe\, Niseko boasts so much more such as an abundance of natural volcanic hot springs to soothe the muscles after dinner at the end of a day’s skiing. Niseko has seen skyrocketing growth in overseas visitor numbers over the last 2 decades with over 200k overseas visitors traveling to Niseko in the 2018/2019 season. One of the key highlights is the abundance of deep\, light\, fluffy\, “powder snow” of which Niseko has become renowned since it receives an average snowfall of over 15m’s a year (compared with about 1.5-2m in many European ski resorts). Paul is a long term resident of Niseko who has a passion for promoting the food\, culture\, and amenities of the area to prospective visitors and will be able to answer any question you have on the area. \n\nAndrew Clarke\, Unique Japan Tours Hokkaido Tour Leader & Former Hokkaido Resident for many years.\n\nAndrew will introduce you to the sights and experiences that we have compiled into our most underrated and perhaps “off the beaten path” tour of Japan – Journey to the East. From the bright lights and overwhelming sights\, sounds\, and tastes of the Sapporo Snow Festival to the peaceful tranquility of observing the mystical and highly endangered Red-Crowned Crane bath in an icy cold flowing river at sunrise. He will outline some of the joys that are to be discovered along our adventurous route through the heartland of a frozen Hokkaido and showcase some of the photography he took along the way. A keen snowboarder and former Niseko resident\, Andrew will also outline some of the options for those seeking to try some winter sports in Hokkaido. \n\nDarina Slattery\, Managing Director Unique Japan Tours\n\nDarina has spent almost 25 years living\, working\, and breathing Japan! Born in Ireland but has spent half her life working with Japan. Her love for Japan started young at just 17 years old. Considered a unique choice back then\, she decided to continue her love of languages and study Business Studies with Japanese!! During this time she spent one year at Meiji Gakuin University in Yokohama/Tokyo which really was the start of her career/love affair with Japan. In 2005\, she began welcoming Japanese people into Ireland (Japan Ireland Travel). But soon realised that Japan was a far more interesting destination and the global audience was far greater than just the Japanese traveler so created Unique Japan Tours. Darina is the master mind behind all itineraries and routes developed with her loyal team in Unique Japan Tours. During her discussion\, she will give you an insight into Japan today; what Covid changes are in place; and where the future lies for travel to Japan post-covid. \n\nMizuki Kamakura\, Unique Japan Tours – Moderator\n\nFor more details and to register for this online talk: https://www.uniquejapantours.com/magical-winter-hokkaido-japan-travel-talk/
URL:https://ija.ie/event/magical-winter-hokkaido-travel-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201001T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201001T120000
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SUMMARY:Traditional and Tropical Japan | Travel Talk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Thursday\, 1st October 2020\nTime: 11 AM / 7 PM (Dublin/London time)\nPre-registration is essential: https://www.uniquejapantours.com/traditional-tropical-japan-travel-talk/ \n \nWith special guest speakers from Kyoto and Amami Ooshima in Kagoshima Prefecture (Ryukyu Islands)\, this webinar will give you a colourful insight into everyday life in Kyoto explained by a local tour guide – Mr Tetsuya Kawabata. Tetsuya-san will give you a summary of the history\, best places to see depending on the season\, and a taste of what you can expect while visiting this magnificent Unesco World Heritage city. \nMr Akio Sugioka\, a local guide in Amami Ooshima\, one of Ryukyu Islands located in the Pacific Ocean\, not too far from Okinawa\, will tell about Amami Ooshima – a tropical paradise famous for its unspoilt nature\, tropical rain forests\, magnificent clear blue seas/skies/beaches\, and sumptuous fresh food. Being just a 2.5 hour flight from the mainland (Tokyo or Osaka)\, it is the perfect way to add peace and tranquility to your trip of a lifetime in Japan. Especially suitable for families and honeymooners alike. \nPanel & Topics:\n* Mr Tetsuya Kawabata\, Official Tour Guide in the Ancient capital and center for all things cultural\, Kyoto\n* Mr Akio Sugioka\, Official Nature Guide in the tropical island of Amami Ooshima\n* Mr Hokuto Horikawa\, Senior Travel Consultant at Unique Japan Tours explaining two relevant tours: \n\nTraditional & Tropical Japan – 15-Day Small Group Tour featuring many of Japan’s higlights\, finishing off on Amami Ooshima.\nA Tropical Treat – 4-night tropical stay on Ishigaki and Taketomi Islands or Amami Ooshima – the perfect way to add a tropical extension to any of your travel plans to Japan.\n\nModerator:\n* Ms Mizuki Kamakura\, Unique Japan Tours \nQuestions & Answers \nFor more information and registration: https://www.uniquejapantours.com/traditional-tropical-japan-travel-talk/
URL:https://ija.ie/event/traditional-and-tropical-japan-travel-talk/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200929T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
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SUMMARY:Managing business recovery through Covid-19 | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have teamed up with Dillon Eustace and SMBC Bank EU AG\, and would like to invite you to an online webinar ‘Managing business recovery through Covid-19’ which will take place on 29th September via Zoom.\n\n\n\nThe impact of Covid-19 on business and economy has been severe in Ireland and across the world. As we start to recover after one of the biggest global crisis of recent times\, it is important to talk about what exactly businesses are facing right now\, what are the strategies for the recovery and growth of economy on national and global level\, and how the corporate world is adapting to the ‘new normal’ during these challenging times.\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 29th September 2020\nTime: 3-4 PM\nRegistration: This webinar is free of charge and open to the IJA members and non members. Prior registration is required by Monday\, 28th September via e-mail: info@ija.ie. Login details will be sent to all registered participants before the event.\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speakers:\n\nSatoshi Okagawa\, Senior global markets analyst\, SMBC | ‘Economic recovery path under Covid-19’\nPhilip Lea\, Partner\, Corporate and M&A\, Dillon Eustace | ‘Corporate transactions and activity in the COVID era’\n\nModerator:  \n\nRaymond Hegarty\, IJA Chairperson
URL:https://ija.ie/event/managing-business-recovery-through-covid-19-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Corporate
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
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SUMMARY:Wellness Talk: Happy Gut Happy Brain | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nJoin us and learn about gut-brain connection\, the fundamental role of microbiota\, and how it can affect your overall health and wellness.\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, 11 July 2020\nTime: 12 p.m.\nRegistration: Webinar will take place online\, and is open to the IJA members and non-members. Details will be sent to all registered participants via e-mail. Webinar is free of charge but registration is required by e-mail: info@ija.ie\n\n\n\nIn recent years\, our gut has been nicknamed as ‘the second brain’ and there are good reasons for it. We each host about 2kg worth of microbiota in our gut and they produce chemicals\, such as neurotransmitters which influence our mood\, our behaviour and even our cravings. So\, how exactly do they send you the ‘pizza order’ from down there? We’ll find out the ways they communicate to us and how we could become better friends.\n\n\n\nMayumi Nakabayashi was born in Japan and has been living in Ireland for over 20 years. She is a qualified nutrition and diet adviser and holistic massage therapist\, and has been working in the alternative health field for over 14 years. Her company\, My Self Care Journey\, offers a uniquely tailored therapy sessions and workshops around the country and abroad. She is also a flower mandala maker and a voice teacher.\n\n\n\nMaha Kikugawa was born in Tokyo\, educated in the US\, and has been living in Dublin for over 2 years. She is building Treeful Treehouse EcoResort\, in Okinawa\, Japan. She also has her social media marketing company Maha Inc. and Instagram platform.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/wellness-talk-happy-gut-happy-brain-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200704T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
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SUMMARY:Ikebana Demonstration | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nThis 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. \nDate: Saturday\, 4th July 2020\nTime: 10 a.m.\nRegistration: Webinar will take place online\, and is open to the IJA members and non-members. Details will be sent to all registered participants via e-mail. Webinar is free of charge but registration is required by e-mail: info@ija.ie \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‘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 \nTomoko Sempo Yanagi holds professor status with the Ikenobo School of Ikenaba. 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 \nPhotos: Tomoko Sempo Yanagi / www.ikenoboukandireland.com
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ikebana-demonstration-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200627T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200627T120000
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SUMMARY:Japanese Kimono: Dressing Demonstration | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nThe 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 demonstration with full explanations from our guest speakers Akiko and Emily.\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, 27 June 2020\nTime: 11 a.m.\nBooking details: Webinar will take place on Zoom and login details will be sent to all registered participants via e-mail.  Webinar is free of charge but registration is required by e-mail: info@ija.ie\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\nAkiko Kidokoro was born and raised in Japan. She 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 Kimono\, the Japanese tea ceremony and origami.\nEmily Waszak is a textile designer living in Dublin. She was born in America to a Japanese father and she herself lived in Japan for many years\, learning about Kimono and Japanese textiles. Emily has a Master of Textiles degree from North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanese-kimono-dressing-demonstration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200519T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200519T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
CREATED:20200511T091517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T091517Z
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SUMMARY:Hokkaido and the Coronavirus: Coping with the second wave | Online Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe are delighted to invite you all to online webinar ‘Hokkaido and the Coronavirus: Coping with the second wave’ with Brian Gaynor\, Associate Professor at Muroran Institute of Technology\, and Takahashi Sanae – an elementary school teacher in Noboribetsu. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 19th May 2020\nTime: 11 a.m.\nBooking details: Webinar will take place on Zoom and login details will be sent to all registered participants via e-mail.  Webinar is free of charge but registration is required by e-mail: info@ija.ie\n\n  \nThe webinar will cover general situation in Hokkaido with special focus on education in public and at home\, followed by Q&A session. The webinar will be moderated by Raymond Hegarty\, IJA Chairperson\, and will be in English. \nIf you have questions that you would like to ask to our speakers\, please send them to: info@ija.ie before the online event\, alternatively\, you will have the opportunity to ask it at the end of the webinar on 19th May. \nWe are looking forward to meet you on Zoom and hope this will be a nice way for us all to come together and stay in touch during these times.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/hokkaido-and-the-coronavirus-coping-with-the-second-wave-online-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
CREATED:20200522T092031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200522T092327Z
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SUMMARY:JAPANORAMIC | IJA Photo Competition
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nShare with us your photos and be in with a chance of winning one of the 3 prizes!\n\n\nDeadline for submissions: Tuesday\, 30th June\, 2020.\n\nWe look forward to seeing your submissions. Good luck everyone!\n\n\n\nCompetition Rules: \n\n1. Competition is open to residents of the island of Ireland.\n\n2. All photos must be original work\, taken by the entrants. No third party may own or control any materials the photo contains\, and the photo must not infringe upon the trademark\, copyright\, moral rights\, intellectual rights\, or rights of privacy of any entity or person.\n\n3. Each participant can submit a max of 2 photos. Each photo has to be dated and come with the photo title and a short description (max 50 words). The photo must be in its original state\, high quality (e.g.\, 800 KB minimum file size in the case of a JPG) and cannot be altered in any way\, including but not limited to removing\, adding\, reversing\, or distorting subjects within the frame.\n\n4. Entries should be sent by email to: info@ija.ie by Tuesday\, 30th June\, 2020. Entries will not be accepted unless submitted via the official contest channel. Submissions will not be accepted after the deadline. Entries not submitted through the proper channel or after the deadline\, will be deleted.\n\n5. Participants are responsible for providing the IJA with correct and up-to-date contact information: name and surname\, e-mail address and phone number\, and agree that contact details can be used by the IJA to contact them in relation to the competition.\n\n6. Entries will be judged by the IJA Council. All decisions are final. The IJA reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is deemed inappropriate or does not conform to stated contest rules.\n\n7. By entering the contest\, entrants agree that photos submitted can be used by the IJA and published on its website (www.ija.ie) and shared on the IJA social media platforms.\n\n8. The winners will be announced on Friday\, 17th July\, 2020. There will be 3 prizes for the 1st \, 2nd and 3rd place:\n* 1st prize – €300 Amazon Gift Voucher \n* 2nd prize – €200 Amazon Gift Voucher \n* 3rd prize – €100 Amazon Gift Voucher \n9. The prizes (Amazon Gift Vouchers) will be emailed to the winners to the email addresses provided\, and are non-transferable.\n\n10. The winner will be contacted via the email address or phone provided during entry\, and informed about the prize details. The prize is non-transferable. If no response is received after five business days\, a new winner will be selected and the previous winner will forfeit all rights to the prize.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanoramic-ija-photo-competition/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200502
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
CREATED:20200312T143014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T094143Z
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SUMMARY:**COVID-19** | IJA Announcement
DESCRIPTION:The IJA is carefully monitoring the situation regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 and would like to inform that at the moment all IJA  events will take place virtually/online/via conference call. Please follow announcements on our website and social media. [updated on 01.07.2020] \nWe would like to ask that the public continue to follow hse.ie and gov.ie for accurate information regarding COVID-19\, its symptoms and the steps the public can take to protect themselves. \nIJA Council
URL:https://ija.ie/event/covid-19-ija-announcement/
CATEGORIES:Business,Corporate,Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200326T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
CREATED:20200123T121832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T145618Z
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SUMMARY:IJA Survival Japanese Language Course
DESCRIPTION:**COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT** [updated on 16.03.2020] – 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. \nWe will be rescheduling the course to a later date once it will be safe to do so. Please follow announcements on our website and social media. \n\nAre you planning a trip to Japan this summer? Would you like to improve your Japanese language skills? Then why not sign up for our Survival Japanese Language Course which will provide you with essential language knowledge and useful tips that will allow you to enjoy your visit to Japan even more! \n \nDate: starting on Thursday\, 26th March 2020\n* 1st class – 26th March\n* 2nd class – 2nd April\n* 3rd class – 9th April\n* 4th class – 16th April\nTime: 6.30pm – 8pm (1.5h)\nVenue:  Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2 \nCost:\n€80 – IJA Members\n€120 – Non-members\nSpaces are limited and early booking is advised. \nThe Survival Japanese Language Course will focus on practical conversations and will cover these situations:\n* How to introduce yourself to a Japanese person\n* How to order at a restaurant and at a bar\n* How to ask for directions\n* How to express your interests\, preferences\, gratitude\, etc. \nParticipants with very little or no previous knowledge of Japanese are welcome. \nAll materials and handouts will be provided and are included in the price. Class size is kept relatively small and participants will have the opportunity to interact a lot with the teacher and fellow students. \nTo book your place\, please RSVP by Monday\, 16th March 2020 by email: info@ija.ie\, or call: 01-6787008.\nPlease note that cancellations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. \n\nThis course is organized in cooperation with:
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-survival-japanese-language-course/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200319T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
CREATED:20200113T112350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T141157Z
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SUMMARY:AGM 2020
DESCRIPTION:**UPDATE** We would like to inform you that due to the recent developments in the country and following the advice from the authorities\, the IJA Annual General Meeting 2020 will take place via conference call on Thursday\, 19th March at 4.30 p.m. We have contacted all participants directly with the details. [updated on 18.03.2020] \n\n \nThe 30th Annual General Meeting for the Ireland Japan Association will take place on Thursday\, 19th March 2020 at 4.30 p.m. The meeting will be held via conference call only. \n\nPlease find the AGM Agenda 2020 here. \n\nCouncil Nominations for 2020 are now closed. \n\n\n\nNote: You need to be a fully paid-up member to vote and attend the AGM.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/agm-2020/
LOCATION:AIB Corporate Headquarters\, 10 Molesworth Street\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Business
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200319T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222847
CREATED:20191024T112535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T145701Z
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SUMMARY:Free Japanese lunchtime conversation group meetings
DESCRIPTION:**COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT** [updated on 12.03.2020] – 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. \n\nWe 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. \nThese weekly meetings will take place every Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the TCAS Seminar Room 2011 (Arts Building Annex) in TCD. \nUpcoming group meeting dates for your diary: \n\nThursday\, 30th January\nThursday\, 6th February\nThursday\, 13th February\nThursday\, 20th February\nThursday\, 27th February\nThursday\, 5th March\nThursday\, 12th March\nThursday\, 19th March\nThursday\, 26th March\nThursday\, 2nd April\nThursday\, 9th April\n\nThis weekly group will allow Japanese learners of all levels to develop their conversation skills in a casual\, lunchtime environment. Feel free to bring your lunch and find some new conversation partners at the same time! No previous registration is needed and everybody is welcome. \nWe would like to thank Verity Swan\, IJA Council\, and everybody at Trinity Centre for Asian Studies for their support in organizing this group.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/free-japanese-lunchtime-conversation-group-meetings/
LOCATION:Trinity Centre for Asian Studies\, TCAS Seminar Room 2011 (Arts Building Annex)\, Trinity College Dublin\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200229T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200229T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20200210T092943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T122202Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Travel Seminar
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nDate: Saturday\, 29th February\nTime: 1 – 3.30 p.m. \nFor your FREE Admission Ticket please REGISTER HERE! \nRSVP: by Friday\, 21st February\n*Full details including venue will be disclosed upon RSVP. \nUnique Japan Tours (UJT) is an Irish owned\, fully bonded global Japan travel specialist company\, with offices in Dublin\, London and Tokyo. Travel plans range from The Golden Route itineraries to more tailor-made/bespoke trips covering every part of Japan. Whether you go the self-guided route or join a small group tour\, rest assured every step of your journey inside Japan will be well planned and fully coordinated with a team of local guides.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japan-travel-seminar-2/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200214T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20191202T120626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T102135Z
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SUMMARY:IJA Annual Dinner 2020
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the IJA Council\, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 2020 IJA ANNUAL DINNER at one of the most beautiful and iconic venues – The Shelbourne Hotel\, Dublin on Friday\, 14th February 2020. \n \nThis evening is our largest and most enjoyable event of the year which we hope you\, your friends and colleagues can attend. The IJA Annual Dinner is open to all IJA Members (as well as Non-Members who are interested in meeting our members and/or becoming a member – Contact IJA to become a member). \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, 14th February 2020\nTime: From 7.30 p.m.\nVenue: The Shelbourne Hotel\, 27 St. Stephens Green\, Dublin 2\n\n\n\nGuestS of Honour: \n\nH.E. Mr. Mitsuru Kitano\, Ambassador of Japan in Ireland\nMr. Peter Sherrard\, CEO of Olympic Council of Ireland\n\n\n\n\nGrand Prize: 2 Return Flights to Japan sponsored by Finnair\n\nEvening Programme:\n\n\nArrive to The Great Room of The Shelbourne Hotel by 7.30 p.m.\nSake Reception at 7.30 p.m. sharp\nDinner served in The Great Room from 8.15p.m.\nWelcome words by Master of Ceremonies Mr. Raymond Hegarty\nSpeeches:\n\nMs. Darina Slattery\, IJA Chairperson\nMr. Peter Sherrard\, CEO of Olympic Federation of Ireland\nH.E. Mr. Mitsuru Kitano\, Ambassador of Japan in Ireland\n\n\nPrize Giving\nAnnual Dinner closes\n\nPlease see the IJA Annual Dinner 2020 Programme HERE! \n\n\n\nDress Code: Suits/Dress/Business (not black-tie) \n\n\n\n\nSeating Arrangements:\nRound 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 Monday\, 3rd February 2020.\n\n\n\nCorporate Sponsorship:\nIf you are a Corporate member\, you have sponsorship opportunities available. To sponsor a prize\, please send details of prize to info@ija.ie by Friday\, 17th January 2020. Your company logo will be displayed on the night on large screens and inside guest programmes.\n\n\n\nTickets:\n* IJA Members: €100 (per person)\n* Non-Members: €130 (per person)\n* Corporate Members (Table of 10): €1\,200\nCancellations made after 3rd February 2020 are non-refundable.\n\n\n\n\nHOW TO BOOK: \nBook Direct: info@ija.ie | Tel: 01-6787008 (Persons in Charge: Darina or Carmel)\nOnline Tickets: *Closed Now*\nRSVP/Booking Deadline: Monday\, 3rd February 2020\n\n\n\n\n\nB&B Special Offer at The Shelbourne Hotel: \nSpecial rate:  €259.00 (single occupancy) | €274.00 (double occupancy)\nRates include all taxes and Full Irish Buffet Breakfast.\nBook by Friday\, 17th January to avail of this special offer directly with hotel. To receive the booking link\, please contact us: info@ija.ie\n\n\nOfficial IJA Annual Dinner 2020 invitation can be downloaded here!
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-annual-dinner-2020/
LOCATION:The Shelbourne Hotel\, 27 St Stephen's Green\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20191015T115605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T084543Z
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SUMMARY:Takasago & Between the Stones | Wexford
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to a rare and unique programme of classical and contemporary noh ‘Takasago & Between the Stones’ to celebrate Japan Season of Culture in the year of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. \nNoh is a highly aesthetic classical Japanese theatre style featuring dance\, music and poetry. Acclaimed artists Teruhisa and Kinue Oshima\, and Akira Matsui\, collaborate with Jannette Cheong and Richard Emmert once again in celebration of the 2020 Japan Season of Culture. \nDate: Sunday\, 2nd February 2020\nTime: 7.30 p.m.\nVenue: The National Opera House\, High Street\, Wexford\nTickets: €25 Book here! \n \nThe programme:  \nTakasago\, written by Zeami\, is one of the most important and well known plays in the classical noh repertoire. It deals with the legend of the twin pines of Sumiyoshi and Takasago. According to legend\, the spirit of the Sumiyoshi pine travels across Osaka Bay nightly to visit his wife\, the Takasago pine\, in a bond that transcends space and time. Takasago will be performed as han-noh\, literally a “half noh”\, featuring the very quick and strong second half of the play. \nBetween the Stones is the third collaboration between author Jannette Cheong and founder of Theatre Nohgaku\, Richard Emmert\, and the second co-production with Unanico. It explores how the burden of grief turns into a celebration of life\, friendship and love\, through the healing power of gardens. The lead role will be played by Kinue Oshima\, the only professional female noh actor in the Kita school. Kinue Oshima was also the lead actor in the first Cheong-Emmert collaboration\, Pagoda (2009) – the first time that the Oshima Theatre and Theatre Nohgaku worked together on a joint production. Pagoda had its world premiere at the Southbank Centre in 2009 and went on to tour Dublin\, Oxford and Paris and then opened at the National Noh Theatre in Tokyo in 2011 and toured to Kyoto\, Beijing (at the National Centre for the Performing Arts) and Hong Kong. Pagoda was the first time for a British artist to write a new contemporary noh using classical techniques. \nBOOK NOW! \nMore information: https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie/whats-on/show/takasago-between-the-stones \nPlease see official event leaflet HERE! \n\nThis collaboration is co-produced with Unanico in association with the Oshima Theatre and Theatre Nohgaku and supported by Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric and the Ireland-Japan Association. 
URL:https://ija.ie/event/takasago-between-the-stones-wexford/
LOCATION:The National Opera House\, High Street\, Wexford\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200202T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20191015T124332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T084503Z
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SUMMARY:Noh Mask Making Workshop with Hideta Kitazawa | Wexford
DESCRIPTION:We are very happy to let you know that in addition to the both noh ‘Takasago & Between the Stones’ performances in Kilkenny and Wexford\, the production tour will include the Noh Mask Making Workshop of master mask maker\, Hideta Kitazawa\, who will give a lecture demonstration as part of the project’s extensive (2018-2020) ‘Getting to Noh’ programme of educational and outreach work. \nDate: Sunday\, 2nd February 2020\nTime: 4.30 p.m.\nVenue: The National Opera House\, High Street\, Wexford\nTickets: €12 – Book here! \n \nMask Maker Kitazawa has been making masks for both classical and contemporary noh for more than two decades. He has had a special relationship with Richard Emmert and Theatre Nohgaku for much of this period\, and also for the last 10 years with Jannette Cheong. \n \n \n \n \nMask maker and Shinto Temple carver\, Hideta Kitazawa\, chose to follow in his father’s footsteps and became a second generation woodcarving artist. In 1991\, after graduating from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology with a major in Forestry Studies\, he went on to begin intensive woodcarving studies with his father Ikkyou Kitazawa. Since then\, he has been the recipient of a number of awards\, including the ‘Outstanding Young Artisan’ award. \nBOOK NOW! \nMore information: https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie/whats-on/show/takasago-between-the-stones \nPlease see official event leaflet HERE! \n\nThis collaboration is co-produced with Unanico in association with the Oshima Theatre and Theatre Nohgaku and supported by Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric and the Ireland-Japan Association. \nPhotos: Betweenthestones.com
URL:https://ija.ie/event/noh-mask-making-workshop-with-hideta-kitazawa-wexford/
LOCATION:The National Opera House\, High Street\, Wexford\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20191015T114918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T121227Z
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SUMMARY:Takasago & Between the Stones | Kilkenny
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to a rare and unique programme of classical and contemporary noh ‘Takasago & Between the Stones’ to celebrate Japan Season of Culture in the year of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. \nNoh is a highly aesthetic classical Japanese theatre style featuring dance\, music and poetry. Acclaimed artists Teruhisa and Kinue Oshima\, and Akira Matsui\, collaborate with Jannette Cheong and Richard Emmert once again in celebration of the 2020 Japan Season of Culture. \nDate: Saturday\, 1st February 2020\nTime: 7.30 p.m.\nVenue: Watergate Theatre\, Parliament Street\, Kilkenny\nTickets: €25 – Book here! \n \nThe programme:  \nTakasago\, written by Zeami\, is one of the most important and well known plays in the classical noh repertoire. It deals with the legend of the twin pines of Sumiyoshi and Takasago. According to legend\, the spirit of the Sumiyoshi pine travels across Osaka Bay nightly to visit his wife\, the Takasago pine\, in a bond that transcends space and time. Takasago will be performed as han-noh\, literally a “half noh”\, featuring the very quick and strong second half of the play. \nBetween the Stones is the third collaboration between author Jannette Cheong and founder of Theatre Nohgaku\, Richard Emmert\, and the second co-production with Unanico. It explores how the burden of grief turns into a celebration of life\, friendship and love\, through the healing power of gardens. The lead role will be played by Kinue Oshima\, the only professional female noh actor in the Kita school. Kinue Oshima was also the lead actor in the first Cheong-Emmert collaboration\, Pagoda (2009) – the first time that the Oshima Theatre and Theatre Nohgaku worked together on a joint production. Pagoda had its world premiere at the Southbank Centre in 2009 and went on to tour Dublin\, Oxford and Paris and then opened at the National Noh Theatre in Tokyo in 2011 and toured to Kyoto\, Beijing (at the National Centre for the Performing Arts) and Hong Kong. Pagoda was the first time for a British artist to write a new contemporary noh using classical techniques. \nBOOK NOW! \n\n**SPECIAL OFFER – Book Performance and Mask Making Workshop for €30** \nUse Promo Code: nohoffer2020 when booking your tickets! \nFor more information\, please contact Watergate Theatre directly: 056 7761674 \n \n\nMore information: https://watergatetheatre.ie/watergate_events/takasago-between-the-stones-2/ \nPlease see official event leaflet HERE! \n\nThis collaboration is co-produced with Unanico in association with Oshima Theatre and Theatre Nohgaku and supported by Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric and the Ireland-Japan Association.  
URL:https://ija.ie/event/takasago-between-the-stones-kilkenny/
LOCATION:Watergate Theatre\, Parliament Street\, Kilkenny\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200201T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20191015T122650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T121335Z
UID:1683-1580574600-1580578200@ija.ie
SUMMARY:Noh Mask Making Workshop with Hideta Kitazawa | Kilkenny
DESCRIPTION:We are very happy to let you know that in addition to the both noh ‘Takasago & Between the Stones’ performances in Kilkenny and Wexford\, the production tour will include the Noh Mask Making Workshop of master mask maker\, Hideta Kitazawa\, who will give a lecture demonstration as part of the project’s extensive (2018-2020) ‘Getting to Noh’ programme of educational and outreach work. \nDate: Saturday\, 1st February 2020\nTime: 4.30 p.m.\nVenue: Watergate Theatre\, Parliament Street\, Kilkenny\nTickets: €12 – Book here! \n \nMask Maker Kitazawa has been making masks for both classical and contemporary noh for more than two decades. He has had a special relationship with Richard Emmert and Theatre Nohgaku for much of this period\, and also for the last 10 years with Jannette Cheong. \n \n \n \n \nMask maker and Shinto Temple carver\, Hideta Kitazawa\, chose to follow in his father’s footsteps and became a second generation woodcarving artist. In 1991\, after graduating from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology with a major in Forestry Studies\, he went on to begin intensive woodcarving studies with his father Ikkyou Kitazawa. Since then\, he has been the recipient of a number of awards\, including the ‘Outstanding Young Artisan’ award. \nBOOK NOW! \n\n**SPECIAL OFFER – Book Performance and Mask Making Workshop for €30** \nUse Promo Code: nohoffer2020 when booking your tickets! \nFor more information\, please contact Watergate Theatre directly: 056 7761674 \n \n\nMore information: https://watergatetheatre.ie/watergate_events/noh-mask-making-workshop-with-hideta-kitazawa/ \nPlease see official event leaflet HERE! \n\nThis collaboration is co-produced with Unanico in association with the Oshima Theatre and Theatre Nohgaku and supported by Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric and the Ireland-Japan Association. \nPhotos: Betweenthestones.com
URL:https://ija.ie/event/noh-mask-making-workshop-with-hideta-kitazawa/
LOCATION:Watergate Theatre\, Parliament Street\, Kilkenny\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20190919T103421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T085240Z
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SUMMARY:Bounenkai: End of the Year Party
DESCRIPTION:**Ticket booking for this event has been closed now** \n\nWe are happy to announce that one of our most anticipated and exciting cultural events of the year – Bounenkai: End of the Year Party – will take place on Thursday\, 28th November at Yamamori Sushi\, Dublin. \n \nBounenkai is the way Japanese companies\, families and friends celebrate the end of year together\, in a casual setting. We hope you can join us for celebrations\, delicious dinner and amazing evening together in a Dublin city centre venue! \nDate: Thursday\, 28th November 2019\nTime: 7.30 p.m.\nVenue: Yamamori Sushi\, 38/39 Ormond Quay Lwr.\, Dublin 1\nTickets: €35 (IJA members) | €45 (non-members) \n*Drinks are not included. \nTo book your tickets\, please RSVP by COB on Wednesday\, 27th November by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. \nEverybody is welcome! \n 
URL:https://ija.ie/event/bounenkai-end-of-the-year-party/
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:20191108T211500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191108T234500
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20190828T113033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T105515Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Fine Dining Evening | Ichigo Ichie - Cork
DESCRIPTION:**SOLD OUT** \nThe Ireland Japan Association is delighted to invite you the unique Japanese fine dining evening at the Michelin star restaurant Ichigo Ichie\, Cork city on Friday\, 8th November. \n \nDate: Friday\, 8th November 2019\nTime: 9.15 PM\nVenue: Ichigo Ichie\, 5 Fenns Quay\, Sheares Street\, Cork\, T12 RY7Y \nTickets: €100 (IJA members) | €120 (non-members)\nDrinks are not included. \nIchigo Ichie (meaning ‘once in a lifetime’) will offer you an unforgettable experience of Japanese haute-cuisine by its Chef Takashi Miyazaki. His kaiseki multi-course tasting menu with elaborately prepared dishes that represent the seasons\, will bring you on an amazing taste journey through Japanese cuisine. \nPhoto: ichigoichie.ie \nSpecial deal for overnight stay at Clayton Cork City hotel available: \n\n€140 per single room\n€150 per twin/double room\nIncluded: Full Irish breakfast\, free WiFi and use of leisure club facilities in ClubVitae.\nThe rates provided will expire on the 8th of October 2019. Bookings have to be made directly with the hotel by phone: 353 21 4224949 or email: res.corkcity@claytonhotels.com. Special rates will not be available after this date\, so we advise early booking.\n\nRSVP by Monday\, 30th September by email: info@ija.ie or call: 01-6787008. Places are limited and we advise early booking. \n*Dinner cancellations accepted by 25th October strictly. After this date no refund will be available. \n*Ticket does not include return travel to Cork. All travel arrangements must be organized by yourself separately.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/japanese-fine-dining-evening-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:20190815T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20190321T124904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T102255Z
UID:1344-1565893800-1565899200@ija.ie
SUMMARY:Survival Japanese Language Course - August/September 2019
DESCRIPTION:**FULLY BOOKED**\nAre you planning a trip to Japan? Would you like to improve your Japanese language skills? Then why not sign up for our Survival Japanese Language Course which will provide you with essential language knowledge and useful tips that will allow you to enjoy your visit to Japan even more! \n \nDate: starting on Thursday\, 15th August 2019\n* 1st class – 15th August\n* 2nd class – 22nd August\n* 3rd class – 29th August\n* 4th class – 5th September\nTime: 6.30 – 8 p.m (1.5h)\nVenue: Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2 \nCost:\n* €80 (IJA members)\n* €120 (non-members) \nSpaces are limited and early booking is advised. \nThe Survival Japanese Course will focus on practical conversations and will cover these situations:\n* How to introduce yourself to a Japanese person\n* How to order at a restaurant and at a bar\n* How to ask for directions\n* How to express your interests\, preferences\, gratitude\, etc. \nParticipants with very little or no previous knowledge of Japanese are welcome.\nAll materials and handouts will be provided and are included in the price. Class size is kept relatively small and participants will have the opportunity to interact a lot with the teacher and fellow students. \nTo book your place\, please RSVP by Friday\, 8th August 2019 by email: info@ija.ie\, or call: 01-6787008.\nPlease note that cancellations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPoster image: Dlpng.com
URL:https://ija.ie/event/survival-japanese-language-course-august-september-2019/
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:20190725T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20190708T112137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T114013Z
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SUMMARY:Sushi & Sake Experience
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have teamed up with Yamamori to invite you to unique ‘Sushi & Sake Experience’ in the heart of Dublin this summer! \n \nDate: Thursday\, 25th July 2019\nTime: 6.30 PM\nVenue: Yamamori Tengu\, 37 Great Strand Street\, Dublin 1\nTickets: €35 per person – ON SALE NOW via Eventbrite.ie \nWe are very excited to welcome a guest speaker from Kiuchi brewery and Hitachino nest craft beer brewery (Japan) who will give an introduction about Japanese sake and craft beer history and traditions followed by sampling. \nTicket includes: \n* Introduction about the Kiuchi brewery & Japanese sake making followed by a sampling\n* Introduction about the Hitachino nest craft beer brewery followed by a sampling\n* Interactive sushi making demo\n* Japanese sake & sushi sampling\n* Networking\, drinks & food \nJoin us for an authentic Japanese sushi & sake experience\, bring your friends and celebrate summer together with us! \nTickets on sale now via Eventbrite.ie HERE! \nEvent is organized by: Ireland Japan Association and Yamamori \n 
URL:https://ija.ie/event/sushi-sake-experience/
LOCATION:Yamamori Tengu\, 37 Strand Street Great\, Dublin 1\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190627T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190627T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20190306T130551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T125346Z
UID:1333-1561644000-1561671000@ija.ie
SUMMARY:IJA Annual Golf Outing 2019
DESCRIPTION:  \nIreland Japan Association would like to invite you to our Annual Golf Outing that will be held on Thursday\, 27th June at the beautiful Castle Golf Club in Rathfarnham\, Dublin. \n \nGet your teams ready and clean your clubs for an amazing day of golf\, networking\, and great food & atmosphere at the stunning Castle Golf Course\, Dublin. \nDate: Thursday\, 27th June 2019\nTime: 2 p.m.\nVenue: Castle Golf Club\, Woodside Drive\, Rathfarnham\, Dublin 14 \nTickets:\n* Price per team of 4 (including dinner): €500 members | €560 non-members\n* Individual price (including dinner): €130 members | €150 non-members\n* Dinner only: €50 \nPlan of the day:\n* Arrival from 1.30 p.m.\n* First tee time at 2 p.m. (slots after that will be allocated on first come basis).\n* Dinner & Prize Giving from 7.30 p.m. \nTo book tickets\, please RSVP by Monday\, 17th June by email: info@ija.ie or call 01-6787008. \n\nEvent is organized by: \n 
URL:https://ija.ie/event/ija-golf-outing-2019/
LOCATION:Castle Golf Club\, Dublin\, Woodside Drive\, Rathfarnham Dublin 14\, Dublin 14\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Golf
ORGANIZER;CN="IJA":MAILTO:info@ija.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190622T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190622T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20190509T135312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T094455Z
UID:1449-1561201200-1561217400@ija.ie
SUMMARY:RWC Travel and Culture Day
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to have teamed up with Killester Travel and Unique Japan Tours\, and would like to invite you to Rugby World Cup Travel and Culture Day on Saturday\, 22nd June at the beautiful Irish National Stud & Gardens\, Co. Kildare. \n \nIf you are planning to travel to Japan for the Rugby World Cup this September and want to be ready to enjoy the tournament\, and at the same time experience the best of the vibrant and rich Japanese culture\, you should join our one-stop-shop event to find out all the necessary information about Japan. You will have a unique opportunity to meet a team of Japan experts for your upcoming Rugby World Cup trip. \nDate: Saturday\, 22 June 2019\nTime: 11 a.m.\nVenue: The Irish National Stud & Gardens\, Co. Kildare\nTickets: €15 \nEvent includes:\n11:00 – 12:00 Rugby World Cup Travel Update followed by Q&A\n12:00 – 12:30 Japanese Etiquette\, Language & Culture Talk\n12:30 – 13:15 Sushi Making Demonstration\n13:15 – 14:00 Japanese Box Lunch (Bento)\n14:15 – 15:15 Tour of Japanese Gardens \nTickets are on sale now and can be booked here: https://www.rugbytravel.ie/listings/japan-event-day/\n*Places are limited so please book your ticket as soon as possible! \nEvent is organized by Killester Travel and Unique Japan Tours.\nEvent is supported by Ireland Japan Association\, JNTO\, Yamamori\, Finnair and Cathay Pacific.
URL:https://ija.ie/event/rwc-travel-and-culture-day/
LOCATION:Irish National Stud & Gardens\, Tully\, Kildare\, Co. Kildare\, R51 KX25\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190606T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T222848
CREATED:20190321T124012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T083428Z
UID:1339-1559845800-1559851200@ija.ie
SUMMARY:Survival Japanese Language Course - June 2019
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\n**IJA will be organizing another Survival Japanese Language Course in August 2019 – places are still available! More information HERE!** \n\nAre you planning a trip to Japan? Would you like to improve your Japanese language skills? Then why not sign up for our Survival Japanese Language Course which will provide you with essential language knowledge and useful tips that will allow you to enjoy your visit to Japan even more! \n \nDate: starting on Thursday\, 6th June 2019\n* 1st class – 6th June\n* 2nd class – 13th June\n* 3rd class – 20th June\n* 4th class – 27th June\nTime: 6.30 – 8 p.m (1.5h)\nVenue: Dillon Eustace\, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay\, Dublin 2 \nCost:\n* €80 (IJA members)\n* €120 (non-members) \nSpaces are limited and early booking is advised. \nThe Survival Japanese Course will focus on practical conversations and will cover these situations: \n* How to introduce yourself to a Japanese person\n* How to order at a restaurant and at a bar\n* How to ask for directions\n* How to express your interests\, preferences\, gratitude\, etc. \nParticipants with very little or no previous knowledge of Japanese are welcome.\nAll materials and handouts will be provided and are included in the price. Class size is kept relatively small and participants will have the opportunity to interact a lot with the teacher and fellow students. \nTo book your place\, please RSVP by Friday\, 31st May 2019 by email: info@ija.ie\, or call: 01-6787008.\nPlease note that cancellations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. \n\n\n \n  \n  \nPoster image: Dlpng.com
URL:https://ija.ie/event/survival-japanese-language-course-june-2019/
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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