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Yuka Butter|Illustrator
Categories Interviews

Yuka Butter|Illustrator

Japan FansPosted onSeptember 14, 2023September 17, 2023

Yuka Butter|Illustrator is the name of one of our favourite profiles on Instagram! Therefore, we asked Yuka whether we could interview here and not only did she say “hai”, she also made a beautiful drawing especially for Japan Fans to support our dream of a Japanese Cultural Centre Utrecht. Thank … Yuka Butter|Illustrator

Mukashi Banashi
Categories Japanese Events in The Netherlands

Mukashi Banashi

Japan FansPosted onSeptember 12, 2023September 17, 2023

Mukashi Banashi is the title of our mini event, this Sunday, where we will read a Japanese fairytale.

Taiko Stairmaster Workshop
Categories Japanese Events in The Netherlands Japanese Music

Taiko Stairmaster Workshop

Japan FansPosted onAugust 27, 2023August 27, 2023

Read more about the Taiko Stairmaster Workshop.

Japanese flute music about birds
Categories Japanese Events in The Netherlands

Japanese flute music about birds

Japan FansPosted onAugust 3, 2023September 17, 2023

On 16 September, Japanese flute music about birds will be heard in the Dom Church in Utrecht. This concert is supported by the Japan Fans foundation.

Mika Horie
Categories Japanese Paper Arts

Mika Horie

Japan FansPosted onJuly 15, 2023August 4, 2023

An interview with Mika Horie, an artist passionate about Japanese paper and cyanotype printing. She tells about her journey, traditional gampi papermaking, and captivating blend of Western photography with Japanese handcraft.

Utrecht Haiku Encounter Day
Categories Japanese Events in The Netherlands

Utrecht Haiku Encounter Day

Japan FansPosted onJuly 7, 2023September 26, 2023

An Utrecht Haiku Encounter Day? Yup! Behind the scenes, Japan Fans have been working on it for a while: the Haiku Meeting Day with the theme “wabi-sabi together”. Read more about it in this little blog!

Origami Workshops
Categories Japanese Events in The Netherlands

Origami Workshops

Japan FansPosted onJune 29, 2023August 4, 2023

Last Friday, the Japan Fans Utrecht hosted two origami workshops at De Wilg, for their summer festival. Here’s a recap of that pleasant afternoon!

K-Pop vs. J-Pop
Categories Cool Japan Japanese Music

K-Pop vs. J-Pop

Japan FansPosted onJune 27, 2023June 27, 2023

K-Pop vs. J-Pop, this blog post explores the vibrant worlds of Korean and Japanese pop music. Join us as we embark on a musical journey!

Japanese Art vs Chinese Art
Categories Japanese Arts & Crafts

Japanese Art vs Chinese Art

Japan FansPosted onJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023

What are the key differences of Japanese art vs Chinese art? And what influenced them? While both traditions hold immense cultural significance, they possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. A guest blog by Joost.

Origami Workshops at De Wilg
Categories Japanese Events in The Netherlands

Origami Workshops at De Wilg

Japan FansPosted onJune 8, 2023June 27, 2023

On Friday afternoon 23 June (after our Japanese classes), the Japan Fans are organising two Origami Workshops at De Wilg.

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Japan Fans – Japanese Arts & Culture from the Centre of Utrecht

From the centre of Utrecht in The Netherlands, we welcome Japan enthusiasts from all over the world, to form an inclusive and open community where people feel connected, supported, and heard.

On this website, you can get to know more about the culture and history of Japan en participate in our Study Group, Book Club and Haiku Group… and much more!

Our dream is to realize our own Japanese Cultural Centre in Utrecht, so keep an eye out on our website and stay up-to-date of the latest news by following us on our social media channels.

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From the centre of Utrecht in The Netherlands, we welcome Japan enthusiasts from all over the world, to form an inclusive and open community where people feel connected, supported, and heard.

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