Irish people in Japan
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1,247 (in December, 2022)[1][2] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Tokyo · Osaka | |
| Languages | |
| English · Irish · Japanese | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Irish diaspora |
The community of Irish people in Japan is estimated to constitute 1,000–2,000 people.[3][4]
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[5][6]
- Sowelu
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.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "【在留外国人統計（旧登録外国人統計）統計表】 | 出入国在留管理庁".
- ^ [1]
- ^ 各国・地域情勢：アイルランド
- ^ Consular support for Irish with relatives in Japan
- ^ McIntyre, Niall (2018). "The story of Gaoth Dobhair's centre forward: Born in Letterkenny, raised in Japan and Australia". Archived from the original on 5 December 2018.
- ^ McNulty, Chris (3 December 2018). "'Just get the ball and run' - Naoise Ó Baoill and the journey from there to here". Donegal Daily. Archived from the original on 6 December 2018.
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