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Recente Blogs

“People love to stay surrounded by happy and playful dogs. There are many beautiful, smart dogs, and one very special type of them is the Shiba Inu!” writes animal blogger Farah. Therefore, in this first part of our series on Japanese pets, she tells you all about the Japanese dog … SHIBA INU + MEET TENKO!

Japanese Events in The Netherlands News & Updates

Mini Matsuri in Culemborg

Japan FansMay 10, 2022June 2, 2024

Most of the Japan Fans’ events are in the centre of Utrecht, but last Friday, we had a “mini matsuri” (in Dutch, we call that a “matsurietje”) in Culemborg.

Japanese Culture & History

4 TED Talks To Learn About Japanese Art, Culture And History

Japan FansApril 29, 2022August 2, 2022

As many members of the Japan Fans group on Facebook know, YouTube is a goldmine for learning about Japanese art, culture and history. These four videos are the favourites of TED Talk enthousiast Peter Ajuchi, a Japan Fan from London, who is currently pursuing his degree in Marketing at London … 4 TED Talks To Learn About Japanese Art, Culture And History

Japanese Matcha

Matcha: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

Japan FansApril 15, 2022August 9, 2022

A quick introduction to matcha, Japanese green tea, and how to use it in Japanese cooking and baking!

Japan Fans Community

Japan FAQ #1

Japan FansApril 6, 2022August 2, 2022

In this first-of-its-kind video of frequently asked questions about Japan, Japan specialist Nicki answers the five questions she currently receives most often. Nicki van Ingen Schenau has lived in Japan for 10 years where she set up her successful company, Tokio Tours. She currently lives in Amsterdam and is chairperson … Japan FAQ #1

Japan Travel

Hidden Gems in Japan

Japan FansMarch 30, 2022October 10, 2022

People often think of Japan as the quintessential tech-savvy and overly modernized country, but there are still many hidden gems in Japan that will leave you wondering how you never knew about them before. From traditional Japanese inns to century-old onsen (hot springs), here are ten places that might just … Hidden Gems in Japan

Japanese Music News & Updates

Japan Fans in Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad

Japan FansMarch 29, 2022December 28, 2022

As a result of the concerts with Japanese flute music, which Japan Fans Utrecht organised at CAMERA JAPAN festival and the Manga and Japanese Culture Week, among others, founder Martine was interviewed by Simone Langejan for the national daily paper Algemeen Dagblad. An English translation can be found below, with … Japan Fans in Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad

Japanese Food & Drinks

Why Sushi is Loved in Japan: A Look at the Popular Cuisine and its Origins

Japan FansMarch 18, 2022August 2, 2022

Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese dishes, and it is loved by people worldwide. But what makes sushi so unique? And where did it come from? In this blog post, chef Brian from London explores the origins of sushi and why it has become so popular in Japan. … Why Sushi is Loved in Japan: A Look at the Popular Cuisine and its Origins

Japanese Book Reviews

“The Travelling Cat Chronicles” by Hiro Arikawa

Japan FansMarch 11, 2022August 2, 2022

This month, the Japan Fans Book Club is reading “The Travelling Cat Chronicles” by Hiro Arikawa. Iqra is a Japan Fan from Pakistan who read this book (in English) and shares her impressions below. Thank you, Iqra! As John Butler explains (source), cats enchant the Japanese, who have a variety … “The Travelling Cat Chronicles” by Hiro Arikawa

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Japanese Study Group with Hiromi sensei

Japan FansMarch 9, 2022February 10, 2023

Join our free Japanese Study Group with Hiromi sensei. Japanese Language & Culture in Utrecht Every Friday afternoon, several members of Japan Fans Utrecht get together. On sunny days in the Majellapark, on less sunny days in community centre Rosa or in the studio of our teacher Hiromi-san. We learn … Japanese Study Group with Hiromi sensei