New Year Reception for the Japanese community in Ireland
2026/1/22
(From the Left) Dr Peter MacMillan, Ambassador MIYAGAWA and his wife, Noriko, and Mr ASADA Yuichi, Chairperson of the Japan Business Society in Ireland.
Ambassador MIYAGAWA welcoming guests
On 22 January, Ambassador MIYAGAWA Manabu and his wife welcomed guests to the 2026 New Year Reception（賀詞交換会 ‘gashikoukankai’）for the Japanese community in Ireland at their official residence.
Following Ambassador MIYAGAWA's welcome remarks, Dr Peter MacMillan, renowned translator of Japanese poetry, who kindly hosted karuta tournaments for Irish students at the residence on the same day (please see our Facebook post from 27 January), and Mr ASADA Yuichi, Chairperson of the Japan Business Society in Ireland made speeches on behalf of the guests.
The Embassy of Japan wishes a happy and fruitful new year to all.
Following Ambassador MIYAGAWA's welcome remarks, Dr Peter MacMillan, renowned translator of Japanese poetry, who kindly hosted karuta tournaments for Irish students at the residence on the same day (please see our Facebook post from 27 January), and Mr ASADA Yuichi, Chairperson of the Japan Business Society in Ireland made speeches on behalf of the guests.
The Embassy of Japan wishes a happy and fruitful new year to all.
Staff of the Embassy of Japan in Ireland who prepared for the New Year Reception 2026