Japanese Honour, Order of the Rising Sun, conferred upon Irish Woman Agnes Aylward
The Cabinet Office of Japan has announced the recipients of the Autumn 2025 Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals. The Embassy of Japan in Ireland is delighted to share that it has been decided to confer upon Ms Agnes Aylward the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, in recognition of her work introducing Japanese culture in Ireland & contributing to friendship and good will between Japan and Ireland. Ms Aylward is the founder and chairperson of the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens
Halloween at Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens
The very popular ‘Spirits of the Kwaidan Forest’ will once more take place in the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens Tramore, Co. Waterford from the 17th – 31st October 2025. This very unique Halloween experience is perfect for 'little monsters' or younger children who would prefer a daytime experience. There is no doubt this year’s garden will be one ‘The Adam’s Family’ would just love to have, filled with Ghosts, ghouls, witches, skeletons, spiders and eerie sounds it is a very spooky woodland walk at
