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. Noh is a highly aesthetic classical Japanese theatre style featuring dance, music and poetry. Acclaimed artists Teruhisa and Kinue […]
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. This evening is our largest and most enjoyable event of the year which we hope you, your friends […]
We are excited to have teamed up with Unique Japan Tours, and would like to invite you to an exclusive Japan Travel Seminar with Sushi & Sake Reception on 29th February 2020. Date: Saturday, 29th February Time: 1 - 3.30 p.m. For your FREE Admission Ticket please REGISTER HERE! RSVP: by Friday, 21st February *Full […]
**COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT** - Trinity College has decided to introduced more precautious measures due to the Covid-19 in Ireland, and as a result, Japanese lunchtime conversation group meetings have been canceled until further notice. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We are delighted to have partnered with Trinity Centre for Asian Studies and bring you FREE Japanese […]
**UPDATE** We would like to inform you that due to the recent developments in the country and following the advice from the authorities, the IJA Annual General Meeting 2020 will take place via conference call on Thursday, 19th March at 4.30 p.m. We have contacted all participants directly with the details. The 30th Annual General […]
**COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT** – Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and current situation in the country, and after careful consideration and consulting all involved parties, the IJA would like to inform that decision has been made to cancel the IJA Survival Japanese Course. We are very sorry and apologize for any inconvenience that this decision might have caused. […]
The IJA is carefully monitoring the situation regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 and would like to inform that at the moment all IJA events will take place virtually/online/via conference call. Please follow announcements on our website and social media. We would like to ask that the public continue to follow hse.ie and gov.ie for accurate information regarding COVID-19, its symptoms and the […]
The Ireland Japan Association is running a photo competition 'JAPANORAMIC' and would like to welcome amateur photo entries of your best moments during your travels in Japan. Share with us your photos and be in with a chance of winning one of the 3 prizes! Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, 30th June, 2020. We look forward to seeing your submissions. […]
We hope you and your loved ones are all doing well and keeping safe. While the lockdown restrictions are slowly being lifted in the country, it will take time while we all can go back to the lives we used to have. In the meanwhile, here at the IJA, we have thought of the ways […]
The Ireland Japan Association is delighted to invite you to an online webinar 'Japanese Kimono: Dressing Demonstration' together with Akiko Kidokoro and Emily Waszak from Dublin Kitsuke Society. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Saturday, 27th June at 11 a.m. The Kimono (着物) has become established as one of the most recognisable elements of Japanese […]