On 25th June, the Ireland Japan Association was delighted to celebrate Isabelle Emily Bates and her outstanding achievements at the 2026 Ushioda Scholarship Award Ceremony in Dublin.
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Isabelle Emily Bates, Award Winner of the 2026 Ushioda Scholarship, and Raymond Hegarty, IJA Chairperson
The ceremony opened with welcome words from Peter Vambeck, Director of Investment at Fitzwilliam Capital, and Raymond Hegarty, Chairperson of the Ireland Japan Association.
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Welcome words by Peter Vambeck, Director of Investment, Fitzwilliam Capital
We were honoured to welcome H.E. Mr. Manabu Miyagawa, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland, and Mrs Miyagawa, together with members of the Ushioda family and other guests, who joined us in celebrating this special occasion.
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Speech by H.E. Mr. Manabu Miyagawa, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland
We wish Isabelle every success as she prepares to begin the next chapter of her journey at Rikkyo University, Tokyo, and hope that her time in Japan will be an inspiring and unforgettable experience.
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Our sincere thanks go to Paula Kelly, Ushioda Scholarship Coordinator, for all of her dedication and support in coordinating this year’s scholarship programme and to our Corporate Member, Fitzwilliam Capital, for kindly hosting the award ceremony.
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From L-R: Sean Bates, Cian Ushioda, Isabelle Emily Bates, Award Winner of the 2026 Ushioda Scholarship, H.E. Mr. Manabu Miyagawa, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland, and Georgina Gaul
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Isabelle Emily Bates, Award Winner of the 2026 Ushioda Scholarship, with her parents, Sean Bates and Georgina Gaul
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Front: Paula Kelly, Coordinator of the Ushioda Scholarship and Mrs Miyagawa at the event with other guests
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Isabelle Emily Bates, Award Winner of the 2026 Ushioda Scholarship, and H.E. Mr. Manabu Miyagawa, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland
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L-R: Raymond Hegarty, IJA Chairperson, Helen Ryan, Richard Ryan, Mrs. Miyagawa and H.E. Mr. Manabu Miyagawa, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland
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Photos: IJA and Embassy of Japan in Ireland
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