{"id":968,"date":"2024-09-24T13:58:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T13:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomat.ie\/?p=968"},"modified":"2024-09-24T13:58:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T13:58:43","slug":"japan-and-ireland-a-conversation-with-ambassador-maruyama-norio-at-mtu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomat.ie\/index.php\/2024\/09\/24\/japan-and-ireland-a-conversation-with-ambassador-maruyama-norio-at-mtu\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan and Ireland: A Conversation with Ambassador Maruyama Norio at MTU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday (Monday 23rd September), His Excellency Maruyama Norio, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland, visited the MTU Kerry Campus where a special discussion was hosted about the relations between Japan and Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>Moderated by Professor Muiris \u00d3 Laoire, a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health and Social Sciences at MTU, the discussion focused on the cultural, economic and educational ties between Ireland and Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Guests included students and staff of MTU, the Mayor of Kerry, Chair of the MTU Governing Body, local schools, TDs and local government representatives as well as representatives from Japanese companies based in the region, including JRI American, Astellas and ALPS in addition to Dingle-based food company Dingle Sushi.<\/p>\n<p>In her welcome address, MTU President Professor Maggie Cusack commented on the impact of the Japanese companies in the region saying, \u201cthese companies provide a significant contribution to our region and local economies by providing consistent employment and career development. 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