Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2014

The first of its kind in Japan, this one-day fest is about more than celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a pint of Guinness—it is a chance to learn about the Emerald Isle through its culture, sports and food. Pubs including the Dubliners and Shannon’s will offering fish and chips and Irish oysters. Performances include the Trinity Dancers, lead by world Irish dancing champ, American Tyler Schwarz, singer Seamus Begley with Téada and Irish-flavored rock from Johnsons Motorcar. The full range of activities and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicking off at 1pm in nearby Harajuku are enough to make anyone feel Irish for a day.

March 16, 10am-5pm, free. Yoyogi Park.
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