Irish people in Japan

The community of Irish people in Japan is estimated to constitute 1,000–2,000 people.

Notable people Shane Berkery Matt Heafy Francis Brinkley Eileen Lynn Kato Robert Cullen Lafcadio Hearn Colin Killoran Niall Killoran John Gunning Anna Tsuchiya Naoise Ó Baoill Sowelu Maura O'Halloran.

History

Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (小泉 八雲) is a well-known Irishman in modern Japanese history. In addition, many foreigners of Irish descent were hired, led by Irish-born Thomas Waltles, and they have a history of contributing to the modernization of Japan. The Japan-Ireland Society is established. In recent years, Irish people from all over the country have paraded on St. Patrick's Day.

See also

Ireland–Japan relations Irish diaspora

References