Japanese Arts & Culture from the Centre of Utrecht
Mrs. Yoshie Itakura is a very dear friend of Japan Fans and… a fan of everything Dutch! She teaches Japanese to Dutch students online, is designing business cards for the Japan Fans, and sent us some wonderful smartphone stands.
Behind the scenes, we’ve been working on it for a while: Nihongo Matsuri Oudegracht Utrecht! Read all about this upcoming event below.
This blog post about robots in Japanese culture explains how Japan has long been at the forefront of technological innovation. Its unique cultural relationship with robots offers a fascinating window into the future of human-robot interaction. Unlike in many Western cultures, where robots are often depicted as menacing or dystopian, …
Can’t wait for the next Creative Meetups for Japanese (inspired) artists in Utrecht? Then join us for an immersive experience in the captivating art of Japanese Calligraphy in Nijmegen, taught by LANKA, on February 18, 2024, at 13:00 PM.
On Sunday 4 February 2024, Selene & Martine will play all kinds of Japanese sea music in Nieuwegein, at Keep in Mind, in the series “Gluren bij de Buren”.
As we stride into 2024, the Japan Fans proudly announce one of their ambitious goals: to enrich and diversify its culinary workshops under the banner of “Kuchi Matsuri.”
Do you remember our Japanese Language Festival in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn? If you liked that one, you will love to read that a similar event will be organised in Leiden!
Coffee & Korean is a pilot for a new study group, about Korean language & culture. Will you join us?
One of the (many!) plans that Japan Fans have for 2024 is to organize free kintsugi workshops in their own Japanese Cultural Center – the “Atelier” of the Leidsche Rijn library. In this blog post you can read more about kintsugi – repairing ceramics with gold. Kintsugi, also called kintsukuroi, is an ancient …
The Blue Zone of Okinawa, Japan, is one of the world’s five Blue Zones, where people live longer and healthier lives than the global average. Their secrets to longevity include a focus on Ikigai (finding your purpose), Hara Hachi Bu (eating in moderation), Moai (strong social connections), movement and mindfulness, …
