Experience Japan is a series of events designed to celebrate Japanese culture and the Japanese community in Ireland. Our events promote integration and cultural understanding between all communities.
Experience Japan is an entirely non-commercial, community organisation operated by volunteers. The EJ organising committee are representatives of the Japanese and Irish-Japanese communities in Ireland.
The Festival Day in Farmleigh House and associated events are supported by:
Committee Members
Nobuko Ijichi
Mary Ruane
Jenny O’Keeffe
Evan Spendlove
Yurie Maeda
Aidan O’Reilly
Koryu Budo Seifukai and Jikishinkage Ryu Shutokukai
Simon Tunney
Subcommittees
Working with the main committee, we have a number of subcommittees which lend their voices and help with planning our events each year.
Programme | Coordinates community groups from around Ireland to participate in our events and have a wonderful experience. |
Stage | Organises and schedules our stage events, including live performances and music. |
Health & Safety | Ensures our events are safe and pleasant for all our visitors and volunteers. |
Promotion | Communicates about our events across various channels, and helps others to understand our identity as an organisation. |
Finance | Manages the budget for our equipment, events, and running costs. |
Higher Education | Keeps us connected with universities and colleges, which are a valued source of volunteers and fresh energy! |
Do any of these areas catch your interest? → Get Involved!
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