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Cultural and Community Interchange |
General Events |
| 1704 |
Robert Jansen, from Waterford, was seized off the coast of Kyushu. With five companions had escaped from the Dutch East India Company in the Philippines and set sail in a small boat hoping to reach Canton. |
Jonathan Swift's 'A Tale of a Tub' is published |
| 1864 |
Thomas James Waters, born in Birr, County Offaly in 1842 came to Japan and stayed until 1877. |
American Civil War (1861-1865) |
| 1868 |
John W.Fenton, born in Kinsale, County Cork, bandmaster of Britain's 10th Foot Regiment arrived in Yokohama |
Meiji Restoration. The transfer of the capital to Tokyo. |
| 1869 |
Fenton composed the first version of Kimi ga Yo, the national anthem of Japan |
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| 1871 |
Japan Mint in Osaka designed by Thomas James Waters |
First Rugby Union International, Scotland beat England 4-1 |
| 1872 |
The Iwakura Mission, over 100 Japanese Government experts and students eager to learn about the latest technology and educational practices for the Meiji government's programme of modernisation, visited Dublin |
First official Soccer International, Scotland and England draw 1-1
Mary Celeste found empty |
| 1873 |
After Ginza was devastated by fire in 1872, Thomas James Waters was asked to design and build a new, modern street plan by government. He designed the two-story Gregorian brick buildings, influenced by the architecture of Dublin. |
Levis Strauss start making Jeans
Heineken Brewery Founded |
| 1882 |
Charles Dickinson West, born in Dublin in 1842, was hired by the government of Japan as a foreign advisor, to teach steam engine mechanics, mechanical drawing, engineering, and naval architecture at Tokyo University. |
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| 1890 |
Lafcadio Hearn arrived in Yokohama, and became a teacher of a school in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture |
Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Grey is published
First Election of Japanese Diet |
| 1891 |
Lafcadio Hearn married a Japanese woman and became a naturalized Japanese, taking the name Koizumi Yakumo. They move to Kumamoto. |
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| 1894 |
Koizumi took a journalism position in Kobe |
First Sino-Japanese War (to 1895) |
| 1897 |
Koizumi introduces the word 'Tsunami' to the English speaking world, through his literature |
The word "computer", meaning an electronic calculation device, is first used |
| 1896 |
Koizumi began teaching English literature at Tokyo University |
The first international Olympic Games held in the Modern era in Athens |
| 1904 |
September 26, Koizumi died of heart failure at the age of 54 in Tokyo |
Russo-Japanese War (to 1905). |
| 1906 |
Revd William Thomas Grey, who was a missionary at Keio University,former member of Trinity College hockey team introduced hockey to Japan. |
'The Story of the Kelly Gang', the worlds first feature film is released |
| 1914 |
The Hearn Society was established in Matsue |
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| 1957 |
Ireland and Japan formally established diplomatic relations on 5 March. |
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| 1963 |
Japan-Ireland Society was established |
JFK Assassinated |
| 1964 |
Residency of Japanese embassy was opened in Dublin |
Tokyo Olympics |
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Sapporo Breweries starts importing Guinness to Japan |
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| 1965 |
The Yeats Society of Japan was established |
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| 1971 |
The Bernard Shaw Society of Japan was established |
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| 1973 |
Residency of Irish embassy was opened in Tokyo |
Ireland joined the EU |
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Japan Ireland Economic Association (JIEA) is formed |
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| 1974 |
CTT (Coras Tractala, the Irish Trade Board) established its Tokyo office |
-Rory Gallagher plays his first gigs in Japan
-Japanese World War 2 soldier finally surrenders in the Philippines
-FIFA World Cup West Germany |
| 1975 |
The Oscar Wilde Society of Japan was established |
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| 1976 |
IDA Ireland established its Tokyo office |
Montreal Olympics |
| 1980 |
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Thin Lizzy toured Japan for the first time
Moscow Olympics |
| 1983 |
President Hillery visited Japan |
U2's first concert in Japan during their "War Tour" at the Nakano Sun Plaza.
Thin Lizzy performed in Japan in mid year, before breaking up soon after |
| 1984 |
The first 8 participants of the FÁS Overseas Graduate Programme come to Japan, Over the years 700 Graduates have been places all around Japan |
Los Angeles Olympics |
| 1985 |
Crown Prince and Princess visit Ireland |
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| 1986 |
Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co. (now called Astellas) established a factory in Ireland |
FIFA World Cup Mexico |
| 1987 |
INJ was established |
250th Anniversary of World's First St. Patrick Day's Parade (in Boston) |
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Rugby World Cup New Zealand |
| 1988 |
The first Irish JET ALTs came to Japan. Since then 1000 have arrived here |
Ray Houghton scores a great goal (At Euro'88)
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Seoul Olympics |
| 1989 |
Taoiseach Charlie Haughey comes to Japan |
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The James Joyce Society of Japan was established |
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| 1990 |
Fujisawa Pharma set up in Ireland. |
"My Left Foot" was released in Japan
FIFA Italia '90, Ireland gets to the Quarter Finals |
| 1991 |
The first Irish Pub in Japan opened in Osaka |
"The Commitments" was released in Japan |
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CCE Japan was established |
Hothouse Flowers perform in Japan |
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The Chieftains came to Japan first to take part in a musical festival
Rugby World Cup Britain/France/Ireland |
| 1992 |
The first St. Patrick's Day Parade in Tokyo (Also first in Japan and Asia) |
Irish topic became a trend of Hollywood movies |
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"Far and Away", "Patriot Games", "Bram Stoker's Dracula" was released in Japan |
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First Gaelic Game played in Japan, at the INJ Sports Day |
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Barcelona (Summer) /Albertville Olympics (Winter) |
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The first Celtic Festival |
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| 1993 |
The INJ Hibernian Players' first show |
"The Crying Game" was a hit with Boy George's song |
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The Ireland Fund of Japan (IFJ) and Emerald Ball founded |
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Kanto Celts Football Club was established |
J League (soccer league) started |
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Eddie Irvine comes 2nd in the Japan F3000 Championship |
Roddy Doyle won the Booker Prize for the novel "Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha" |
| 1994 |
The Celtic Society of Japan was formed |
Success of Irish movie directors continues: |
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"In the Name of the Father" , "Interview with the Vampire" released in Japan |
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Kansai Airport opened / FIFA World Cup America / |
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Lillehammer Olympics |
| 1995 |
The first Irish Pub in Tokyo opened in Roppongi, serving the first Draft Guinness in Asia imported from Dublin |
The Cranberries' first concert in Japan |
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Pierce Brosnan became 007 and "GoldenEye" was released in Japan |
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President Mary Robinson visited Japan |
Great Hanshin Earthquake |
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Harry Sweeney is first non-Japanese to get a Horse Breeders licence here |
Rugby World Cup South Africa |
| 1996 |
Japan representitives attend the first Asian Gaelic Games in Manila |
Clannad's first concert in Japan |
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Irish Culture Society was formed |
The Corrs' first concert in Japan |
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Taoiseach John Bruton visited Japan for the 5th EU Summit |
Atlanta Olympics |
| 1997 |
Travel writing on Ireland by Isao Moriyasu (Tokyo Shoseki) attracted many Japanese to Ireland |
"Michael Collins" was released in Japan; A film about Irish history became a major Hollywood movie. |
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"Titanic" was released in Japan, which interested many Japanese people in Irish dancing and music |
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A band from Tokyo community, "Yer Mot's a Dog" made the first gig |
"The Boxer" and "The Devil's Own" also released in Japan |
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Hong Kong Handover |
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Takeda Ireland Ltd was established in Bray |
Death of Princess Diana |
| 1998 |
Arrival of Irish bobsled team for Nagano |
Enya won Japan Gold Disc Award |
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Altan performed in Japan |
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Japan GAA is officially formed |
U2 came to Japan for Popmart Tour |
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Enterprise Ireland established , through the amalgamation of the Irish Trade Board and other Agencies |
Nagano Olympics |
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A Japanese book [Crazy About Dancing in Ireland] by Rieko Yamashita (Tokyo Shoseki) boosted popularity of Irish Dancing |
FIFA World Cup France |
| 1999 |
Japan Rose entered Rose of Tralee competition. |
Riverdance made the first show in Japan |
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Nuclear accident in Tokai-mura |
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Rugby World Cup Britain/France/Ireland |
| 2000 |
Japan team's first victory for Asian Gaelic Games tournament |
"Angela's Ashes" was released in Japan |
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"Ordinary Decent Criminal" was released in Japan |
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Japanese national Rugby team went to Ireland |
Sydney Olympics |
| 2001 |
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Westlife's first concert in Japan
Events of September 11 |
| 2002 |
Izumo and Chiba hosted the Irish national soccer team for the World Cup |
Irish team for FIFA World Cup (Korea-Japan) came and made it to second round |
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Ralph Firman wins the Motor Racing Nippon Championship |
"Gangs of New York" was released in Japan
Introduction of Euro coins and notes / Salt Lake City Olympics |
| 2003 |
Special Olympics Japan team went to Ireland for Summer games |
Hibernian Players' director, Stephen J Martin published the first book, "Superchick". |
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"The Magdalene Sisters", "In America" was released in Japan |
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Popularity of Irish Pubs increased noticeably after the World Cup |
Miss Ireland was crowned Miss World 2003 |
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Iraqi War / Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster |
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The first St. Patrick's Day Parade Kyoto |
Rugby World Cup Australia |
| 2004 |
The first Irish Trad Festival |
Ireland was named best country in a quality of life survey by the Economist magazine |
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Irish U-16 soccer team came for Toyota International Youth soccer Championship |
Blooms Day 100th Anniversary |
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Taoiseach Bertie Ahern visited Japan for the 13th EU-Japan Summit |
Athens Olympics / Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami / Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake |
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The first St. Patrick's Day Parade Yokohama, and Ise |
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| 2005 |
President Mary McAleese visited Japan |
Irish National Rugby team came to Japan for friendly matches |
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"Intermission" was released in Japan |
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The Japanese Emperor and Empress visited Ireland |
The Pogues were reunited and had concerts in Japan |
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Expo 2005 Aichi Japan |
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The first St. Patrick's Day Parade Nagoya |
Shunsuke Nakamura joined Celtic Football Club of Scotland |
| 2006 |
The first St. Patrick's Day Parade Sendai |
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" based on C. S. Lewis' novel was released in Japan |
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"The Wind That Shakes the Barley" , "Breakfast on Pluto" released in Japan |
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The 100th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Beckett |
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Japan became the first champion of World Baseball Classics |
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FIFA World Cup Germany / Torino Winter Olympics |
| 2007 |
50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations. Tokyo Tower, Ise Grand Shrine Torii and other monuments turned green to mark this. |
"Once" was released in Japan |
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Ireland and Japan concluded a Working Holiday Visa Agreement, which allow for the exchange of young people between the two countries |
Rugby World Cup France |
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The first St. Patrick's Day Parade Matsue/Kumamoto/Okinawa |
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| 2008 |
The first St. Patrick's Day Parade Tsukuba |
Beijing Olympics |
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Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC) replaces the JIEA |
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| 2009 |
Taoiseach Brian Cowen visited Japan |
Irish U-20 Rugby Team came for Junior World Championship |
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First Annual Celtic Ceili in Kanagawa |
250th Anniversary of Guinness |
| 2010 |
1st Rory Gallagher Festival in Japan |
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Princess Mako visited Ireland to study English at University College Dublin. |
Vancouver Winter Olympics / FIFA World Cup in South Africa |
| 2011 |
1st Parade in Osaka, rebirth of Kyoto Irish festival, 1st Parade Queen Gala. Many events cancelled because of Tohoku Disaster |
Great Tohoku Earthquake on March 11th |
2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Tokyo was 19th Anniversary. So, we put
together a list of events made an impact on Irish and friends community
in Japan. If we are forgetting something please forgive us.
St. Patrick's Day in Japan
