About UsOur Activities (May 2010) |
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24/5/10Ambassador Urabe attended launch of new Electric Vehicle projectAmbassador Urabe attended the launch of a new Electric Vehicle project held in Trinity College Dublin. The Irish Government and the ESB signed a memorandom with Mitsubishi Motors to promote the development of the Electric Vehicle industry in Ireland. The Irish Government will actively develop the infrastructure and the know-how required to strengthen its Electric Vehicle promotion sheme. 16/5/10Centenary of Japanese Gardens, KildareAmbassador Urabe attended the centenary celebrations of the Japanese Gardens at the Irish National Stud in Kildare on Sunday 16 May, and planted a cherry tree in commemoration of the centenary. The Japanese Weekend celebrations took place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May, and a programme of Japanese-themed events supported by the IJA including a tea ceremony, ikebana and kimono demonstrations was organised. |