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2015/8/4

Our Activities (July 2015)

30 July 2015 - Secondary school students from the Great East Japan Earthquake area visit Ireland

On 30 July, a group of 10 secondary school students from the Tohoku region staying in Ireland on a homestay programme organised by the Japanese charity “Support Our Kids” visited the Embassy and spoke about their experiences of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Accompanied by Ambassador Atsumi, the students met Cllr Críona Ní Dhálaigh, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, at the Mansion House.
 
11 July – Irish JET Pre-departure Orientation & Farewell Reception

The Pre-departure orientation and farewell reception for new JET participants took place at the Ambassador's residence on 11 July.
 
4 July – Irish National Kendo Championship and Japanese Ambassador’s Cup

On 4 July, the Irish National Kendo Championship and Japanese Ambassador’s Cup were held by the Irish Kendo Federation and the Embassy of Japan in Galway with around 40 competitors taking part.