June 2025
Special gathering was organised by senior members of S-Celts at Shinshu University, welcoming senpai musicians (alumni/ae) back to Matsumoto Campus
S-Celts is a highly active and well-known student society devoted to Irish / Celtic music in Japan. Contacted by Assoc. Prof. Naonori Kodate (Director, UCD Centre for Japanese Studies/Public Policy Programme in UCD), senior members of the Society led by Chisaki organised a special practice session.
With some senpai (S-Celts alumni/nae) joining on this special occasion, the first-year students, still new to Irish music and their instruments, listened and learned from them, while senior members lead a very lively jamming session. Prior to the session, Dr Kodate met with some of the members, talking about their love of everything Irish and dream visit to Ireland one day.
Special thanks to Chisaki, Takato and all the members of S-Celts!