Ireland in Japan
As two island nations, Ireland and Japan enjoy a strong relationship as partners with shared values. These links continue to deepen with growing people-to-people connections, robust economic relations and a vibrant cultural heritage and exchange.
Ireland Japan 2025
An exciting year for Ireland in Japan, with a full programme of projects and events
Brigid of Ireland
A manga-style illustrated short story of St Brigid the fearless female leader of ancient Ireland
Expo 2025
Ireland was one of 160 countries participating in Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan
Ireland House in Tokyo
Officially opened by Ireland’s Taoiseach (prime minister), Micheál Martin T.D. in summer 2025
During more than 60 years of diplomatic relations, ties between the two island nations have traditionally been close, and this strong relationship continues today.
These links continue to deepen between our peoples, through economic relations and cultural exchange.
Our two countries engage on the world stage in multilateral fora, like the United Nations, and are strongly committed to a rules-based international order and an open global trading system.
Discover Ireland in Japan
1,500
Irish citizens living in Japan
1992
The first St Patrick's Day parade in Asia took place in Tokyo
€23 billion
In annual two-way trade
Embassy of Ireland, Japan
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Japan, strengthen political and economic relationships, support the Irish community and promote cultural ties and the Irish arts.
Our partners
The Embassy works closely with Irish State Agencies in Japan and at home, to promote trade, tourism and inward investment.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
IDA Ireland
Promoting foreign direct investment into Ireland through a wide range of services.
Tourism Ireland
Marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business tourism destination.
Bord Bia
Acting as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers, and customers throughout the world.