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When Manga Meets Science | Online Webinar

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You are invited to join an online webinar ‘When Manga Meets Science’ presented by Science Manga artist Hayanon on Saturday, 25th March.

Date: Saturday, 25th March 2023
Time: 1 -2.15 p.m.
Location: Online – previous registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ej-seminar-when-manga-meets-science-tickets-576332575247

 

 

Hayanon is a mangaka – a master of Japanese manga – holding a BA in Physics and Masters in English Education. She writes and illustrates comic strips about science topics such as auroras, global warming, cosmic rays and many more. These comics are mainly aimed towards children and non-scientists, though she has written for many audiences.

Over the past twenty years, Hayanon has produced science comics for magazines, newspapers, universities, research institutes, JAXA and NASA.

During her talk she will look at the crossover between Science and Manga looking at how different approaches can be used to get scientific information across to different audiences. In addition Hayanon will look at her career, her approach to different topics and the influences on her professional work.

For more information and to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ej-seminar-when-manga-meets-science-tickets-576332575247

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Science Manga Artist Hayanon Blog: https://www.hayanon.jp/
Hayanon Science Manga Studio: https://www.sciencemanga.jp/

Experience Japan 2023

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You are invited to attend this year’s Experience Japan Hanami Festival on Sunday 30th April 2023, from 12–4pm. The festival is a free, family-friendly day out where you can enjoy and celebrate Japanese – Irish culture in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House, and witness performances, demonstrations, seminars, and traditions both old and in the making!
The festival takes its name from ‘Hanami’: the traditional Japanese custom of viewing flowers, especially cherry blossoms, to mark the arrival of Spring. Each year Experience Japan brings families and friends together in the beautiful setting of Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park, to enjoy music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, seminars, and a variety of traditional arts and crafts, and to discover Japanese culture, including lots of delicious Japanese food. Many festival-goers dress for the occasion: in traditional styles, following Japanese fashion subcultures, or in cosplay.
Festival team also is looking for volunteers who could help at the festival. Volunteers are invited to complete the application form to register as a volunteer for the 2023 festival. Any questions can be emailed to volunteers.experiencejapan@gmail.com
For more information and latest updates, please check Experience Japan website:

Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Information Session

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We are delighted to support UCD Japan Fair 2022 this year and invite you to an online webinar ‘Japan Exchange & Teaching Programme Information Session’.

This session will look at a career options for new graduates.

Date: Thursday, 20th October 2022
Time: 1 PM
Venue: Online
Registration is required: http://bit.ly/JET-2022

Guest Speaker: Mr Seán Gillis, JET Programme Coordinator, Embassy of Japan in Ireland, former JET

What is the JET Programme?

The 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.

For more information and to register: http://bit.ly/JET-2022

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This 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.

Japanese scrolls and the art of storytelling

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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’.

Date: Thursday, 27th October 2022
Time: 1 PM
Venue: Please note that this event will take place online only (updated on 10.10.2022)
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/Japanese_Scrolls

 

Guest Speaker: Dr. Mary Redfern

Dr. 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).

For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/Japanese_Scrolls

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This 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.

Mediatization of Japanese politics: the changing nature of political communication

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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’.

The 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.

Date: Thursday, 13th October 2022
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Hybrid event – Online and at O’Brien Centre for Science Room 1.37 – Lynch Th F
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/UCD_Mediatization

 

Guest speaker: Prof. Iwao Osaka

Prof. 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]

He 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.

He 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.

For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/UCD_Mediatization

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This 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.

Experience Japan 2022 | Join the celebrations of Hanami Festival!

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Experience Japan festival will be returning to the wonderful Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday, 10th April to celebrate traditional Hanami or Cherry Blossom festival with lots of Japanese music and dance performances, martial arts, cosplay and kimono displays, delicious Japanese food, and demonstrations of Japanese culture and traditions.
All events are free and everybody is welcome!
The programme of Experience Japan festival has been published and it is packed with amazing events for everyone to enjoy! 
 
HOW TO GET THERE?

BUS

Dublin Bus Route 37 will drop you at Castleknock Gate (stop number 1669).

Enter Phoenix Park and take the narrow pedestrian path to your immediate right. Walk down this path until you reach the road, and turn right to see the gates of Farmleigh. This is about a 15 minute walk. On a rainy day, it may be muddy and a longer route along roads may be preferred.

CAR

Farmleigh is inside the Phoenix Park.  There are 300 free car spaces on site.

We encourage all festival goers to prioritise the parking needs of people with access or mobility issues, and take public transport wherever possible.

It will not be possible to park on White’s Road as Garda traffic restrictions will be in place. Please be wary of sat-nav! There is a 5-7 minute walk from Farmleigh car park to the House, Gallery and Gardens. Full driving directions are here.

BICYCLE

There are several Dublin Bike stations close to the shuttle bus stop on Parkgate Street.

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Follow Experience Japan for more updates and news!
 

Experience Japan festival returns to Phoenix Park on 10th April

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Long awaited and good news from our friends at Experience Japan – it has been confirmed that Experience Japan festival will be returning to the wonderful Farmleigh house and estate this spring.
The festival takes its name from ‘Hanami’: the traditional Japanese custom of viewing flowers, especially cherry blossoms, to mark the arrival of Spring. Each year Experience Japan brings families and friends together in the beautiful setting of Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park, to enjoy music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, seminars, and a variety of traditional arts and crafts, and to discover Japanese culture, including lots of delicious Japanese food. Many festival-goers dress for the occasion: in traditional styles, following Japanese fashion subcultures, or in cosplay.
Festival organisers will look forward to welcoming you at this year’s Hanami Festival on Sunday, 10th April.
Festival team also is looking for volunteers who could help at the festival. Volunteers are invited to complete the application form to register as a volunteer for the 2022 festival. Any questions can be emailed to volunteers.experiencejapan@gmail.com
For more information and letest updates, please check Experience Japan website:

My Career in SMBC Aviation Capital: Tom Tanaka

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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’

Fireside 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.

Date: Thursday, 24 February 2022
Time: 1 – 2.15 PM
Online: Zoom – link will be shared with all registered on Eventbrite
Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-career-in-smbc-aviation-capital-tickets-256942811867?aff=odclrlmeitc

Guest Speaker:

Tom Tanaka, Chair of SMBC Aviation Capital

Tom 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.

For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-career-in-smbc-aviation-capital-tickets-256942811867?aff=odclrlmeitc

My Career in Aviation Trading | Learning from Living & Working in Japan

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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.’

Panel Discussion on Learning from living and working in Japan / Ireland & intercultural communications in business with SMBC Aviation Capital.

Date: Thursday, 17 February 2022
Time: 1 – 2.15 PM
Online: Zoom – link will be shared with all registered on Eventbrite
Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/my-career-in-aviation-trading-learning-from-living-working-in-japan-tickets-256905620627?aff=odclrlmeitc

Guest Speakers (All panel members are currently based in Japan):

Niall Barrett, VP Commercial Negotiation & Execution (UCD BA in Psychology)

Niall 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.

Breifne Ryan, VP Aircraft Trading (UCD BSc in Economics & Finance)

Breifne 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.

Mina Takeshita, Analyst Commercial Negotiation & Execution (Hitotsubashi University, BA in Economics)

Mina 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.

For 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

What we do in SMBC Aviation Capital | Communications, and its Commitment to Environment and Sustainability

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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.’

Panel Discussion on the Aircraft Trading industry and SMBC Aviation Capital.

Date: Thursday, 10 February 2022
Time: 1 – 2.15 PM
Online: Zoom – link will be shared with all registered on Eventbrite
Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/what-we-do-in-smbc-aviation-capital-tickets-256865310057?aff=odclrlmeitc

Guest Speakers:

Orla Benson, SVP Communications and The Nest (UCD BA in English & French)

Orla 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.

Brian McArdle, SVP Aircraft Trading (UCD BEng in Electronic Engineering)

Brian 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.

For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/what-we-do-in-smbc-aviation-capital-tickets-256865310057?aff=odclrlmeitc

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When Manga Meets Science | Online Webinar

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You are invited to join an online webinar ‘When Manga Meets Science’ presented by Science Manga artist Hayanon on Saturday, 25th March.

Date: Saturday, 25th March 2023
Time: 1 -2.15 p.m.
Location: Online – previous registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ej-seminar-when-manga-meets-science-tickets-576332575247

 

 

Hayanon is a mangaka – a master of Japanese manga – holding a BA in Physics and Masters in English Education. She writes and illustrates comic strips about science topics such as auroras, global warming, cosmic rays and many more. These comics are mainly aimed towards children and non-scientists, though she has written for many audiences.

Over the past twenty years, Hayanon has produced science comics for magazines, newspapers, universities, research institutes, JAXA and NASA.

During her talk she will look at the crossover between Science and Manga looking at how different approaches can be used to get scientific information across to different audiences. In addition Hayanon will look at her career, her approach to different topics and the influences on her professional work.

For more information and to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ej-seminar-when-manga-meets-science-tickets-576332575247

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Science Manga Artist Hayanon Blog: https://www.hayanon.jp/
Hayanon Science Manga Studio: https://www.sciencemanga.jp/

Experience Japan 2023

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You are invited to attend this year’s Experience Japan Hanami Festival on Sunday 30th April 2023, from 12–4pm. The festival is a free, family-friendly day out where you can enjoy and celebrate Japanese – Irish culture in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House, and witness performances, demonstrations, seminars, and traditions both old and in the making!
The festival takes its name from ‘Hanami’: the traditional Japanese custom of viewing flowers, especially cherry blossoms, to mark the arrival of Spring. Each year Experience Japan brings families and friends together in the beautiful setting of Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park, to enjoy music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, seminars, and a variety of traditional arts and crafts, and to discover Japanese culture, including lots of delicious Japanese food. Many festival-goers dress for the occasion: in traditional styles, following Japanese fashion subcultures, or in cosplay.
Festival team also is looking for volunteers who could help at the festival. Volunteers are invited to complete the application form to register as a volunteer for the 2023 festival. Any questions can be emailed to volunteers.experiencejapan@gmail.com
For more information and latest updates, please check Experience Japan website: