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Irish People In Japan
* Naoise Ó Baoill
* Sowelu
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 is a Japanese singer, actress and semi-retired model. Since 2005, she is primarily known as a singer.Oricon pr ... History Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (小泉 八雲) is a well-known Irishman in modern Japanese history. In addition, many foreigne ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 million residents ; the city proper has a population of 13.99 million people. Located at the head of Tokyo Bay, the prefecture forms part of the Kantō region on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. Tokyo serves as Japan's economic center and is the seat of both the Japanese government and the Emperor of Japan. Originally a fishing village named Edo, the city became politically prominent in 1603, when it became the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate. By the mid-18th century, Edo was one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of over one million people. Following the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the imperial capital in Kyoto was moved to Edo, which was renamed "Tokyo" (). Tokyo was devastate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Killoran
is a Japanese football player for Vonds Ichihara. Club career Killoran is a product of Tokyo Verdy's youth system, first entering the club as a ten-year-old. He was a member of the All Japan club youth tournament winning team in 2010. On 8 January 2012, Killoran joined Giravanz Kitakyushu on a season-long loan deal. His first league appearance came on 4 March 2012 against Tokushima Vortis. On 15 June 2013, Killoran made his league debut for Tokyo Verdy, coming on as a 29th-minute substitute in the 2-1 loss to V-Varen Nagasaki. Killoran spent a year in Germany (2015/6) with German club SC Kapellen-Erft In 2017, Colin joined to Suzuka Point Getters. In 2021, Colin joined to Vonds Ichihara after left from Suzuka Point Getters. International career In August 2010, Killoran was selected to Japan U-19 team for the SBS International Youth Tournament. Personal life Killoran was born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and Irish father. His twin brother Niall is also a former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Diaspora In Japan
European, or Europeans, or Europeneans, may refer to: In general * ''European'', an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to Europe ** Ethnic groups in Europe ** Demographics of Europe ** European cuisine, the cuisines of Europe and other Western countries * ''European'', an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to the European Union ** Citizenship of the European Union ** Demographics of the European Union In publishing * ''The European'' (1953 magazine), a far-right cultural and political magazine published 1953–1959 * ''The European'' (newspaper), a British weekly newspaper published 1990–1998 * ''The European'' (2009 magazine), a German magazine first published in September 2009 *''The European Magazine'', a magazine published in London 1782–1826 *''The New European'', a British weekly pop-up newspaper first published in July 2016 Other uses * * Europeans (band), a British post-punk group, from Bristol See also * * * Europe (disam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ireland–Japan Relations
Ireland–Japan relations are the diplomatic relations between the Republic of Ireland and the State of Japan. Both nations are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. History The oldest record of an Irish person visiting Japan dates back to July 1704, when an Irish sailor, Robert Jansen, was seized off the coast of Kyushu. Jansen and five companions had escaped from the Dutch East India Company in the Philippines and set sail in a small boat hoping to reach Canton (present day Guangzhou). Initially, Jansen and the others were suspected of being Portuguese missionaries and were held until November 1704 before they were finally released and allowed to join a Dutch ship bound for the city of Batavia (present day Jakarta) in the Dutch East Indies. The first contact between Ireland and Japan took place in December 1872 when members of the Iwakura Mission (while visiting England) traveled to Dublin which became a symbolically significant moment in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sowelu
better known by her stage name, Sowelu, is a Japanese pop/ R&B singer signed onto Avex Group's label Rhythm Zone. History Her career started in 2002 with the release of her first single ''Beautiful Dreamer'', a soft love ballad which did very well in the charts, and was later featured on the ''Relaxin’ with Japanese Lovers'' compilation album. Her first single was modestly successful, and it wasn't until the release of her album ''Geofu'' in the summer of 2003 that she gained recognition. ''Geofu'' did exceptionally well in the charts, scoring a number 4 position with more than 300,000 copies sold. Her first single after ''Geofu'', "Rainbow" was used as the theme song for the Japanese drama ''Netsuretsuteki Chukahanten'', and the other A-side song on that single, "breath ~Omoi no Youryō~" was used for the national promotion campaign of JFN Radio. She performs under Sony Music Japan's DefSTAR Records label. Her next big single "Glisten" was used in a make-up commercial f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoise Ó Baoill
Naoise Ó Baoill (born 1997) is an Irish-Japanese Gaelic footballer, reared in Japan and Australia and currently playing for Gaoth Dobhair. He formerly played for the Donegal county team. He has also played Australian rules football and association football in the past. Early life Born in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ó Baoill's mother, Kumi, is Japanese and he spent much of his early childhood in her home country. He has two siblings, both of whom were born in Tokyo. His father Colm, an Irishman originally from Bóthar na Trá in Machaire Chlochair, got a job in Australia and the family moved there in 1998. Ó Baoill preferred playing association football while living there and admired the Liverpool and England player Steven Gerrard; however, he showed some interest in playing Australian rules football as well. The family moved from Sydney to Gaoth Dobhair in 2009 when Ó Baoill was twelve. His father is close to the father of Odhrán Mac Niallais and Ó Baoill was thu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Tsuchiya
is a Japanese singer, actress and semi-retired model. Since 2005, she is primarily known as a singer.Oricon profile Retrieved March 25, 2012 Biography Early life Tsuchiya was born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father of Irish and Polish descent (the surname of her father is Hider). In her earliest years, she spoke English and Japanese. Tsuchiya's parents divorced when she was seven. She has an older sister, Angela.Modeling career Tsuchiya's modeling career began at the age of fourteen after her older sister Angela, a former fashion model, suggested it. She entered her sister's former agency and was picked up by an agent who specialized in magazine-modeling. Her first jobs consisted of modeling for an open collection in |
John Gunning (journalist)
John Gunning is an Irish sports journalist and sports commentator living and working in Japan. He is particularly known for his coverage of sumo, in which he previously competed at amateur level. Early life and education Gunning is from Castlerea, County Roscommon, Republic of Ireland. He developed a fondness for American football as it was exotic to him. Gunning attended Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, where he earned a degree in media and communications. While at university, he and some classmates were in a rock band named Libido. Gunning lived in both the United States and Italy for a time. Career Gunning first visited Japan in 2000 for a two-week holiday with a friend and fell in love with the country. He quit his job upon returning to Ireland, and nine months later was living and working in Osaka teaching English. In order to make friends and facilitate learning the Japanese language, Gunning joined a local sports team called the Red Flags, not knowing that they were t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niall Killoran
is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for TIAMO Hirakata. He also holds Irish citizenship. Career Killoran made his professional debut for Tokyo Verdy on 26 July 2014, playing the full ninety minutes in a 1–1 draw with Matsumoto Yamaga. Personal life Killoran was born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and Irish father. His twin brother Colin Colin may refer to: * Colin (given name) * Colin (surname) * ''Colin'' (film), a 2008 Cannes film festival zombie movie * Colin (horse) (1905–1932), thoroughbred racehorse * Colin (humpback whale), a humpback whale calf abandoned north of Sydney, ... is also a professional footballer. Career statistics Club References External links * 1992 births Living people Association football people from Tokyo Japanese men's footballers J1 League players J2 League players Tokyo Verdy players Giravanz Kitakyushu players Matsumoto Yamaga FC players Japanese people of Irish descent Japanese twins Twin sportspeople Men ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Cullen (footballer)
is a former Japanese footballer of Irish descent. Club career Cullen is a forward, Cullen made his senior football debut for Júbilo Iwata on 5 May 2004, Oita Trinita being the opponent. Cullen started training in the youth ranks at Kashiwa Reysol before eventually joining the team at Funabashi Municipal High School. After his graduation, he signed with Jubilo Iwata in 2004. Although mostly limited to substitute appearances and the occasional league cup start in his rookie year, big things were expected of Cullen as he matured and gained experience playing with such seasoned professionals as Masashi Nakayama and Toshiya Fujita. He left Júbilo in 2010 to join Roasso Kumamoto of J2 League. In January 2011 it was announced that Cullen joined Dutch Eredivisie club VVV-Venlo, best known in Japan for featuring another Japanese, Maya Yoshida, and having been Keisuke Honda's first European club. In July 2018, Cullen signed for English non-league side Leatherhead FC. National team ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 million in the 2020 census, it is also the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, which is the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants. Osaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub. By the Kofun period (300–538) it had developed into an important regional port, and in the 7th and 8th centuries, it served briefly as the imperial capital. Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture. Following the Meiji Restoration, Osaka greatly expanded in size and underwent rapid industrialization. In 1889, Osaka was officially established as a municipality. The construc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
