Total population | |
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1,247 (in December, 2022) [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]
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]