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.
Expo 2025
Ireland will be one of 160 countries participating in Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan
PDSA awardee: Mitsuko Ohno
Her work as a scholar and translator of Irish poets helps create global awareness
Asia Pacific Strategy to 2025
Renewing our commitment to delivering in the Asia Pacific Region to 2025
Ireland House in Tokyo
The new Ireland House will be a showcase, state-of-the-art platform to promote Ireland.
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.
€23 billion
in annual two-way trade
1957
Diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan were established
1500
Irish citizens living in Japan
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.