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Irish people in Japan

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Irish people in Japan
Total population
1,313 (in December, 2023)[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

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History

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "【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".
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  3. ^ 各国・地域情勢:アイルランド
  4. ^ Consular support for Irish with relatives in Japan
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.