Japanese Arts & Culture from the Centre of Utrecht
The ONK Japanese Language Festival (日本語まつり, Nihongo Matsuri) is back! This marks the 6th edition of this vibrant event, organized by the Dutch Association of Japanese Language Teachers (ONK) in collaboration with Japan Fans Utrecht. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 at …
In Utrecht, Japan Fans celebrate Oshōgatsu with Japanese games and, most importantly, a wide array of delicious Japanese treats. But how do the Japanese themselves traditionally observe this cherished holiday?
This January, the Japan Fans Book Club in Utrecht invites you to explore one of Japan’s most iconic novels, The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima.
A Dutch version of this blog was published in various local news outlets.
Vegan ramen? Here is an easy recipe with ingredients from your local supermarket!
Dagblad Utrecht, a Local News Outlet, published this article about the upcoming season 2024-2025 of Japan Fans and the Japanese Cultural Centre Utrecht. Thank you!
An announcement of a karate seminar with sensei Shimura in Leusden (the Netherlands), by Tsuru-do Kan.
Mea, a Vietnamese residing in Utrecht, penned this delightful account exclusively for our website, recounting her experience at Nihongo Matsuri on the Oudegracht in Utrecht.
Explore the poetic beauty of “Hanakotoba – The Japanese Language of Flowers” at Aalsmeer’s Flower Art Museum, featuring diverse artworks that reveal the hidden messages of blooms. This unique exhibition runs from 26 May to 15 September 2024.
Last Sunday, volunteers from the Japanese Cultural Centre Utrecht and Japan Fans organised a Kodomo no Hi event in the centre of Utrecht.
