Feel the Craic

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this month span a whole week it seems. The Ireland Festival in Osaka 2014 (see events p.27) features two family-friendly events on Mar 9 and 22, with live music, food and festive costumes. Then, on the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day itself, Mar 14–17, join in the celebrations at one of Kansai’s Irish pubs, as they unite to celebrate in style.

Murphy’s in Shinsaibashi, The Gael in Kyoto, Irish Pub Dublin Bay in Namba and The Blarney Stone in Umeda and Shinsaibashi all have special treats in store for St. Patrick’s Day revellers.