[Tokyo : 17 February 2006]
The Irish Network Japan (INJ) is pleased to announce this year's plan for
the annual St. Patrick's Day parades in Japan. This year, the parade will
be held in 6 cities; Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto, Ise, Nagoya and Sendai.
Saturday, 4th March The 2nd St.Patrick's day parade in Nagoya
Following the Expo year, the first parade of 2006 launches in Nagoya. The
opening ceremony will be held from 12:30 prior to the Parade with local
Irish music bands.
For the further details : http://www.geocities.jp/nagoyastpatricks/
Saturday, 11th March The 3rd St.Patrick's day parade in Yokohama
With the full support of Yokohama Motomachi Arcade, the Parade has been
now regarded as the inevitable event in Yokohama.
For the further details : www.inj-yokohama.com
Saturday, 11th March The 3rd St.Patrick's day parade in Ise
Since Ise is known as the good Oyster producer, just like Galway, Ireland,
Oyster festival is also held together with the Parade. Anybody can join
the Oyster Recipe Contest.
The further detais : http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~yuusyu-b/newpage4.htm
Saturday, 12th March The 4th St.Patrick's day parade in Kyoto
All the Ireland fans in Kyoto/Osaka area get together on this day every
year. Like Dublin, many street performers entertain and tell you the party
in the air. The tourism of Ireland will join the parade of Kyoto for the
first time.
For the further details : www.inj-kansai.com/.
Sunday, 19th March The15th St.Patrick's day parade in Tokyo
15 years ago, the approximate 100 people took part in the lines of the
march in Tokyo to enjoy the most important holiday in Ireland and to make
Ireland better known in Japan. This small seed has spread out all over
the Japan and made not only the size of the parade but also the friendship
between two nations bigger. This year 1,000 participants led by Saint Patrick
will join the parade in Tokyo, which feature a variety of ideas marking
the traditions of Ireland. There will be traditional Irish dancers and
musicians, such as CCE, who is also welcoming the 15 th anniversary in
Japan. There also will be exciting bands and cheerleader groups.
For the further details : www.inj.or.jp
Sunday, 26th March The 1st St.Patrick's day parade in Sendai
The group of Irish exchangees are now ready to join the circle of the Parade
in Japan and organize the first parade in Sendai.
For the further details : www.inj.or.jp.
Contact details:
For further information on the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Japan, please
visit the INJ website: www.inj.or.jp or contact Ougushi by e-mail: 
About Irish Network Japan (INJ)
INJ is the executive committee of the St. Patrick's Day parade and Ireland
Festival 2006. Established in 1987, the INJ is a non-profit organization
staffed by a group of Irish and Japanese volunteers. Its main goal is to
promote Irish culture in Japan and promote cultural exchange between Ireland
and Japan through regularly held events.
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