9 June 2019 – Irish National Kendo Championships and Ambassador’s Cup
The Irish National Kendo Championships and Ambassador’s Cup was held in Dublin this year with approximately 30 competitors and Mr. Sou Watanabe, First Secretary, Culture and Information, attended the event.
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Our Activities (June 2019)
14 June 2019 – “Sayonara” Book Launch at Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Gardens
Mr Kenichiro Sasame, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, and Mr. Watanabe attended the book launch of the Irish language version of “Sayonara” by Lafcadio Hearn held in the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Gardens in Tramore, County Waterford.
Mr Kenichiro Sasame, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, and Mr. Watanabe attended the book launch of the Irish language version of “Sayonara” by Lafcadio Hearn held in the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Gardens in Tramore, County Waterford.
26 June 2019 – Ceremony of Conferment of the Decoration of “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” on Father Jude McKenna
In recognition of his achievements in contributing to the promotion of Judo in Zambia, a Ceremony of Conferment of the Decoration of “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” on Father Jude McKenna, former President of the Zambia Judo Association, was held at Ambassador Miyoshi’s residence.
In recognition of his achievements in contributing to the promotion of Judo in Zambia, a Ceremony of Conferment of the Decoration of “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” on Father Jude McKenna, former President of the Zambia Judo Association, was held at Ambassador Miyoshi’s residence.
29 June 2019 – JET Programme Pre-Departure Orientation and Farewell Reception
A pre-departure orientation and farewell reception for the 32nd group of Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme participants from Ireland (43 in total) was held at the Ambassador's residence. With major events, such as the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, coming up, it is expected that these young Irish people will become a bridge between Japan and Ireland.
A pre-departure orientation and farewell reception for the 32nd group of Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme participants from Ireland (43 in total) was held at the Ambassador's residence. With major events, such as the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, coming up, it is expected that these young Irish people will become a bridge between Japan and Ireland.
