Nihon Geijutsu Bunka Sentaa Yutorehuto
We just added a new page to our website, called 日本芸術文化センターユトレヒト (Nihon Geijutsu Bunka Sentaa Yutorehuto). For those of you who do not read Japanese yet, below is a translation.
Author: Japan Fans
Creative Meetups for Japanese (inspired) artists
In the lead-up to their own Japanese cultural center, the Japan Fans Utrecht are organizing free artistic & creative meetups for Japanese (inspired) artists. These are a great way to learn new skills, hone your craft, and connect with other makers!
Standing on the Miraculous Field
“Standing on the Miraculous Field” is a new performance by storyteller Terra, made possible with the support of the Japan Fans Foundation.
Kendo by Ivo de Haard
A blog full of beautiful photos of kendo by Ivo de Haard. Ivo is a Dutch photographer who, among other things, shot a beautiful series about the budo called “kendo“, the Japanese form of fencing. Japan Fans founder Martine spoke with him about his inspiration and background.
Volunteer for Japan Fans
Would you like to volunteer for Japan Fans and help us to realize a Japanese Cultural Centre in Utrecht? We are calling all Japan enthusiasts, as the Japan Fans are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us promote Japanese culture, both live and on this website and social media.
Otaku & Autism
At Heroes Made in Asia, a prominent Dutch cosplay event celebrating Asian pop culture, Japan Fans founder Martine delved into the narratives of people who identify as autistic otaku. Their accounts echo a broader sentiment within the autism community – a profound sense of solace and understanding found within the …
Japanese events at Neude Library
There are often Japanese events happening at the Neude Library! As a community of Japan Fans, we are fortunate to be able to participate in some of these events and also contribute to the library’s offerings.
New European Ensemble plays Toshio Hosokawa
Are you a fan of Japanese music? Then we have an interesting announcement for you! Jacob Kellerman (guitar) and the New European Ensemble will be playing world premieres of Toshio Hosokawa (Japan) and Pasi Lyytikäinen (Finland), on Sunday the 12th of March in ‘De Nieuwe Kerk’, Den haag.
Interview with Ivo Smits & Martine Mussies
For his Journalism studies, Job Wierikx conducted an interview with Ivo Smits & Martine Mussies, which was published on SVJMedia. The occasion was the death of Leiji Matsumoto.
Shodo Workshop in Utrecht
The Japan Fans are organising their first Shodo Workshop in Utrecht.